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Why Would You Want to Break a Leg? Posted by Gary Locke on Aug 1, 2016
I am a thespian, which means that I am an actor. The word derives from the name of the ancient Greek, Thespis, who is said (by Aristotle) to have been the first actor to play a character on stage other than himself. I should add that I am also a stage director, and I have…
What to Do When the Words Get Mixed Up Posted by heather on Feb 4, 2012
So you have been really practicing your English for the past few months. You have fine-tuned your listening skills and can follow most of a conversation. You are ready to take the plunge and start a conversation with a stranger. You pull up your socks, find a friendly looking face and rattle off your question…