A Short Visit to the Big Apple (Part One) Posted by sasha on Nov 16, 2017
New York City is without a doubt the most famous city in the USA and the most popular for tourists. The Big Apple receives over 60 million tourists every year, who come to see the sights and soak up the culture. In such a big city with so much to do, it’s best if you…
What You Need to Know About You Posted by Gary Locke on Nov 10, 2017
You is one of the most frequently-used words in our language, but everything about it can seem bewilderingly complex. Any native speaker of English understands that the personal pronoun you can be either singular or plural, and a subject or an object of a sentence. Unfortunately, to distinguish which usage is intended, it is imperative…
48 Hours in New York City (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Nov 9, 2017
With only 48 hours in New York City, you have no choice but to make them both busy days. After visiting Central Park and Times Square on day one, there’s lots more to do. Our second day takes in the views of the Statue of Liberty, Washington Square Park, the High Line, and so much…
Phil Ochs, American Balladeer Posted by Gary Locke on Nov 6, 2017
“My pen won’t pour out a lyric line when I’m gone So I guess I’ll have to do it while I’m here” This blog occasionally pays tribute to notable influencers of the English language and its culture. Today we’ll explore a lesser-known, but astonishingly talented and complicated individual – Phil Ochs. In the 1960s…
Linking English Sentences Together Posted by Gary Locke on Oct 26, 2017
As you begin to learn a language, you start small. Words have one syllable. Sentences are short and basic. There is nothing wrong with keeping your words and phrases simple. People will understand you. However, you know that people don’t really speak in short sentences all the time. It just isn’t easy to know…
A Halloween Lesson for ESL Learners Posted by sasha on Oct 24, 2017
Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31st. Many people in countries all over the world celebrate this holiday. Let’s learn some more about this spooky holiday in a Halloween lesson for ESL learners. There’s a reading activity, vocabulary, practice questions, and a video to follow along with. Reading Costumes Many people like to wear…
48 Hours in New York City (Part One) Posted by sasha on Oct 23, 2017
People from New York City often claim it’s the “greatest city in the world.” It’s certainly one of the most famous, as well as one of the most popular for visitors to the US. What can you do with 48 hours in New York City? Let’s find out! Stroll through Central Park, catch a show…