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Author Archives: Dr. Jeff McQuillan
Blood is Thicker Than Water
Americans will celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, June 21st, so it’s a good time to talk about expressions in English related to family and relatives (people related to you by blood). One well-known saying is “Blood is thicker than water.” … Continue reading
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A Day for the Flag
This Sunday, June 14th, is a national holiday (celebration) that even many Americans forget about: Flag Day. Unlike holidays such as the Fourth of July (Independence Day), Thanksgiving, or Christmas, on which most Americans get the day off of work, … Continue reading
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Graduation: Stay-at-Home Style
Here in Los Angeles, we are still being asked to stay at home this week because of the coronavirus. To get some exercise, I take walks around my neighborhood. Recently, I’ve been seeing lawn signs like the one in the … Continue reading
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A Love of Grilling
Yesterday was Memorial Day in the United States, a national holiday on which we remember those who have died for our country. (For more on Memorial Day, see our Cultural English 86 lesson). As in many countries, Americans have a … Continue reading
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How to Get a Date by Lingering
In another edition of English With Your Coffee, I talk about a newspaper headline related to “lingering.” I also explain one of the reasons I wasn’t very good at dating when I was younger. ~Jeff P.S. For more English related … Continue reading
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Dancing With Ghosts: The Mysterious Visions of Wovoka
You may know that the word “ghost” means the image of a dead person who can be seen by the living. When I was a kid, people would sometimes tell “ghost stories” about scary (frightening) places, such as haunted houses, … Continue reading
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English With Your Coffee: Rallies, Momentum, and Mementos
We talk about stock market rallies, momentum, and mementos in this edition of English With Your Coffee. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage (drink) and enjoy! ~Jeff P.S. For useful English about the stock market, check out Daily … Continue reading
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Right Off the Bat
Today I talk briefly about two popular expressions in English: “right off the bat” and “hit it out of the bark.” Both are related to the world’s greatest sport, baseball. Enjoy! For more idiomatic expressions, check out our Daily English … Continue reading
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English at Home: Some Ideas for You and Your Children
If you’re looking for new ways to improve your and your children’s English as you stay at home during this coronavirus crisis, here are two ideas. Simple English Stories: For Beginners and Children For those who are beginners or children, … Continue reading
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How Do You Deal With Stress? Here’s What I Do
Many of us are feeling stress right now because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Stress is feeling worried, nervous, and anxious about something. Aside from the obvious threat of the coronavirus itself, perhaps you’re feeling stressed because your spouse (husband or … Continue reading
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