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- News and Current Events
A Fairy Tale for a Princess Not Named Megan
A fairy tale is a story for children about something magical. It always has a happy ending, and many times is about royalty (queens, kings, princesses, etc.).
- News and Current Events
Is Disneyland Really the “Happiest Place on Earth”?
Last weekend I was in the city of Anaheim, California, about an hour from where I live in Los Angeles.
- Uncategorized
Shakespeare’s Theater versus Shakespeare’s Theatre
Today is the birthday of the English language’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. So it is a good time to talk a bit more about British versus American English.
- News and Current Events
To Paris, With Love
By now you have heard the news of the huge (large) fire in Notre-Dame, the Catholic cathedral (main church) of Paris, and one of the finest (best) pieces of architecture in the world.
- Language & Terms
Pushback
If you read American newspapers, you might see the word “ pushback. ” Here’s a recent headline (title of newspaper story) from the website Politico :
- Language & Terms
3 Business Buzzwords for 2019
A buzzword is a word or phrase that has become very popular in a certain field or area.
- Language & Terms
“It’s Not My First Rodeo”
One of the stranger idioms in modern American English is the expression, “ It’s not my first rodeo .”
- Language & Terms
Green is Not Just for the Irish
Last Sunday (March 17 th ) was Saint Patrick’s Day , which millions of Irish and those of Irish descent (came originally from Ireland) celebrated. The color most often associated with (linked to;…
- Life in the United States
Los Angeles is #1, Baby!
Los Angeles has recently been found to have the MOST “aggressive” drivers in the United States.
- Language & Terms
The Elephant in the Room
What does it mean when we talk about the “elephant in the room”? Find out in this English With Your Coffee episode:
