The Greatest Blog About Hyperbole Ever Written! Posted by Gary Locke on Mar 15, 2018
One of the most common figures of speech in the English language is the hyperbole, yet I suspect that it is also one of the most misunderstood. It is easy to assume that almost any form of exaggeration is hyperbole but, technically, that’s not true. Recognizing what is, and what is not hyperbole should be…
25 English Expressions About Time Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2018
Time is such an important part of our lives. We set alarm clocks and wear watches to make sure we’re on time. We have calendars to remind us what day or month it is. We’re always thinking about time and how to make the most of it. Of course, time has made its mark on…
Head-First Plural Nouns Posted by Gary Locke on Mar 8, 2018
I was listening to the news on my car radio recently when I heard a reporter say that the U.S. government was being sued by a group of “states attorneys general”. I’ve heard that term before and knew that the use of the plural was correct, but it still sounded odd to me. Then, a…
Academy Award Vocab Posted by Gary Locke on Mar 1, 2018
We go to the movies to have experiences that we can’t have anywhere else, and to share that experience with strangers in the dark. It really is an odd kind of pleasure, but we have been doing it for over 100 years and there are no signs that we will stop anytime soon. The box…
Idioms with numbers in English – Part 1 Posted by carol on Feb 28, 2018
Hey, everyone! How are you doing? We use numbers on a daily basis to communicate. Besides, there are many and expressions that use numbers figuratively to give them another meaning. Today, we are going to cover some of these idioms in English. So give me five and let’s do this! at the eleventh hour –…
Story of an English Meal – Fish ‘N Chips Posted by Gary Locke on Feb 22, 2018
Warning: This blog may induce extreme hunger! Imagine a meal which is a national institution in one country yet is eaten all over the world and owes its origin to several diverse cultures. How you eat it, serve it, and even select one of the principle ingredients is determined by where you live. Yet, essentially…
20 Great American Cities (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Feb 19, 2018
There are plenty of great cities in the USA. We’re visiting many of them through posts and videos to give you a tour of the States and help you practice your English at the same time. In Part One, we took a look at some cities on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and in…