What do you think American like to eat the most? (Video) Posted by Gabriele on Jan 23, 2014
Today I have a video for you about some popular American foods. Can you guess what they are? Watch this video to find out and be sure to leave room for dessert!
Why are English words so hard to read and spell? Posted by Gabriele on Jan 21, 2014
Do you have trouble with your spelling in English, don’t worry you are not alone. Read on to find out more about why spelling is so difficult in English. I have read that English has 1,100 different ways to write the 44 different sounds made by the 26 letters in the English alphabet. That is…
Netiquette Posted by Gabriele on Jan 16, 2014
What is netiquette? Netiquette is the etiquette for using technology related to the Internet, which governs what is socially acceptable or not. This word is a combination of the words net + etiquette = netiquette. There are many aspects of netiquette we could talk about, such as, not sitting too long at a public…
One word, two meanings: Differences between British and American English Posted by Gabriele on Jan 14, 2014
If you want to learn about vocabulary differences between British and American English this is the post for you! I have written about differences in British and American English in previous posts, but I recently came across another great review of some vocabulary differences between British and American English I wanted to share with…
Zion National Park Video (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jan 11, 2014
In the second part of our journey through Zion national park in Utah, we hike through the Narrows, visit the Emerald Pools, enjoy a cookout under the moonlight, and finish up with the Canyon Overlook trail. “Our journey in Zion national park continues with a hike into the Narrows. On the way in, you can…
American Wedding Traditions – Part II Posted by Gabriele on Jan 9, 2014
Some American wedding traditions are almost universal, such as the bride wearing a long beautiful dress and the groom wearing a nice suit or tuxedo, the exchanging of rings during the wedding ceremony, the bride carrying a bouquet of flowers, and so on. But there are other wedding traditions in America that are more individual…
American Wedding Traditions – Part I Posted by Gabriele on Jan 7, 2014
I am sure you have seen American weddings depicted on TV or in the movies. Some American wedding customs are also now seen in weddings around the world, but have you ever wondered what the real traditions are for American weddings? That is exactly what I am going to write about in the next two…