Not quite human: From centaurs to zombies Posted by Gabriele on May 6, 2014
There are a lot of beings that are talked about in books, myths, and shown on movies and TV that aren’t human, but are like humans. Of course, all of these different beings have names and today I am going to present the English words/names for these creatures that are ‘not quite human.’ Creatures that…
Apostrophes are important too! Posted by Gabriele on May 1, 2014
According to Grammar.net, the most common grammar mistake in English is a misplaced or missing apostrophe! Do you believe this? I’m not sure I do, there are just so many grammar mistakes out there, but I do know that learning to use apostrophes correctly in English is very important and many ESL learners make mistakes…
Study more, study better, learn English faster: Transparent Language Tip Posted by Gabriele on Apr 29, 2014
Transparent Language is a company that is passionate about helping language learners succeed. That is one reason we offer this (and many other) free blogs for learning specific languages. We also offer A LOT of other resources to language learners, which you can learn more about at www.transparent.com. Today I wanted to let you know…
How to read more in English, everyday. Posted by Gabriele on Apr 24, 2014
Learning a new language requires practice, a lot of practice. There are many ways to practice of course: taking/attending class, talking with other language learners, talking with native speakers, reading, learning online, watching movies or TV shows, and so on. Today I am going to provide you with a number of resources to help you…
Aye, aye, captain. Posted by Gabriele on Apr 22, 2014
Today’s post is all about the military; the different branches of the military in the United States, some history about the American military, and military related vocabulary. To start I should let you know that I was a “military kid” or “military brat” growing up. “Military brat” is your first vocabulary word of this post. …
American Easter traditions Posted by Gabriele on Apr 17, 2014
This weekend will be Easter weekend for Christians around the world. It is a holiday celebrating the end of Lent and the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Easter, like many holidays in the United States, is a religious holiday, but also a cultural holiday. Today we are going to look at some…
Diplomacy and working out conflicts Posted by Gabriele on Apr 15, 2014
Diplomatic affairs have been in the news a lot lately, particularly related to the United States, Europe, and Russia, which makes it a great time to review some vocabulary related to international diplomacy, as well as words related to speaking in a diplomatic way. First let’s take a look at some vocabulary related to international…