Asheville Day Two Video Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2018
The second of three days in Asheville starts out with a cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a hike up Mt. Pisgah. After a scenic meal at the Pisgah Inn, it’s time to explore the city’s River Arts District. Wind down the day with some craft beer and live music. Check it out in…
The American Ghost Town Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 19, 2018
Did you know that, in the US, it is possible to buy an entire town? Recently, two friends managed to do just that. For $1.4 million, they purchased Cerro Gordo, California. It consists of 300 acres, abandoned homes, a saloon, a two-story hotel, a general store, a museum, an eight-bedroom bunkhouse, a church which also…
Up and Out on a Date in English Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 12, 2018
As regular readers of this blog know, the English language is full of confusing expressions and terminology which make life difficult for learners. Even native speakers can be excused for shaking their heads in bewilderment sometimes during a simple conversation. I heard a brief exchange between two people the other day which made me wonder…
What Do Americans Do in the Summer? Posted by sasha on Jul 10, 2018
Summer is in full swing in the US. Students are enjoying their nice extended holiday from school, while many adults are taking time off work to travel. With all that free time, what do Americans do in the summer? Let’s take a look at some popular summer activities in the United States. Family Vacations Since…
The Vending Machine Vocabulary Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 6, 2018
Ah, the vending machine! Let us sing the praises of this staple of the office lunchroom, lobby, or dining hall. They may dispense snacks, cold drinks, hot drinks, frozen food, healthy treats, sandwiches, or candy. In the United States, you will also find vending machines in hotels and motels, laundromats, schools, cinemas, hospitals and clinics…
Soccer vocab in English Posted by carol on Jun 30, 2018
Hello, my people! Since mid-June, the whole world has been tuning in to keep up with the 2018 World Cup in Russia! How about you? So how about we take this opportunity to learn some soccer vocabulary. This way, you will be prepared for the upcoming games, root for your country or just watch the…
English Jokes and Idioms for Summer Posted by Gary Locke on Jun 28, 2018
It’s so hot, I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking! There are so many wonderful things about summer that we often ignore the one inescapable downside to this season – It’s hot! Or, at least we ignore it until we no longer can. Then, when the sweltering sun and oppressive…