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Author Archives: Dr. Jeff McQuillan
How to Cross the Street (in English)
Yes, you already know how to cross the street. You don’t need an English lesson for that. But what about understanding the language on a crosswalk sign? Watch the short video explanation below. It could save your life someday! Jeff … Continue reading
Posted in Language & Terms
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Free English Lesson: Daily English 190 – Taking a Phone Message
Are you thinking about joining our Select English Membership but aren’t quite sure what you’ll get? Watch this FREE episode of Cultural English which shows you exactly what is included in our PDF Learning Guide! Get started on your first … Continue reading
Posted in Discussing the Episodes
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Free English Lesson: Cultural English 490 – Muhammad Ali & the Golden Gate Bridge
Are you thinking about joining our Select English Membership but aren’t quite sure what you’ll get? Watch this FREE episode of Cultural English which shows you exactly what is included in our PDF Learning Guide! Get started on your first … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements
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You Think You’re a Genius? Ditto.
You will sometimes hear Americans use the word “ditto” in a conversation. Ditto is used as a response to what someone else has said to mean “That is true for me, too” or “The same with me,” as in: Edmund: … Continue reading
Posted in Language & Terms
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Free English Lesson: Daily English 867 – Talking About Attractive Men and Women
Are you thinking about joining our Select English Membership but aren’t quite sure what you’ll get? Watch this episode of Daily English which shows you exactly what is included in our PDF Learning Guide! Note: The lessons themselves are not … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Let’s Chat
Another video experiment for today’s blog’s post! Here I explain the meaning and usage (the way we use) the verb to chat. ~Jeff
Posted in Uncategorized
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A Rock versus a Stone: A One-Minute Video Lesson
Here’s a one-minute video lesson on the difference between a rock and a stone in English. Enjoy! -Jeff
Posted in Language & Terms
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Color or Colour? Spelling as a Political Act
If you’re an English learner, you may be annoyed at (bothered by) the differences in spelling in American English and British English. We Americans use “color” and the British use “colour.” We write “realize” and they write “realise.” You might think … Continue reading
Posted in Language & Terms
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Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll
We can thank the inventor (person who creates new things) Thomas Edison for many inventions, including movie cameras, phonographs (early record players), light bulbs, and so many others. In his lifetime, he had near 1,100 patents (government licenses for an … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the United States
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It’s Spring – Let’s Party!
Spring is here, and in the next few weeks U.S. students will be getting one week of vacation from elementary (kindergarten to 5th grade) and secondary schools (middle school/junior high school and high school), and from colleges and universities. For … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the United States
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