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Streets, Beats & Eats – Bend Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2016
If you love the great outdoors, delicious food, craft beer, and live music, then Bend is one American town you should definitely check out. Spend days out in the mountains, at the lake, or hiking by waterfalls. Back in town, you’ve got plenty of choices for wining, dining, and entertainment. See what Bend has to…
Homonyms: The Scourge of the English Language Posted by Gary Locke on Sep 9, 2016
In spite of technological advances, which have made the life of the modern writer so much easier, sometimes even the most sophisticated software program is of no help whatsoever. Writers can format, layout, and review their work almost instantaneously. Spell check is like having an extra pair of eyes on the page at all times…
Exploring the Biltmore Estate Posted by sasha on Aug 29, 2016
The Biltmore Estate is one of the most famous homes in the United States. This beautiful mansion is a great example of the Gilded Age and is a very popular place to visit. Take a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate in this short video. Then, answer a few questions about it and study the…
At the Bookstore – Nonfiction Posted by Gary Locke on Aug 22, 2016
If you are looking for a specific book, or even just something you’d like to read, it would help to know the various categories that bookstores use for shelving their products. Walk into a typical bookstore and you will always be faced with aisles upon aisles of shelves of books. Some books will…
East Coast Road Trip Video Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2016
The East Coast of the USA is a great place to travel. There are many famous cities and sites you can visit, and public transportation makes it easy to get around. Explore four iconic American cities on an East Coast road trip – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. In this short video, explore…
Important Historical phrases in America Posted by Gabriele on Jul 5, 2016
Today I have some famous phrases or quotes from American history to present. These quotes are each representative of important people and events in America’s past and they are all often re-quoted by others. These particular phrases are generally related to American politics or politicians. Along with each quote below I share some context about…
International Workers’ Day Posted by sasha on May 2, 2016
Countries all over the world celebrate May 1st as International Workers’ Day. Also known as May Day or Labor Day in some countries, this is a day to honor the working class and the struggle for workers’ rights. The day was chosen to commemorate the Haymarket Affair, which took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886…