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- Language & Terms
Things That Stick Out
It describes something that is easy to see, or is noticeable, because it comes out farther than the rest. For example, “He’s so tall that he sticks out in a crowd (large group of people).” Or, “His…
- Language & Terms
English is a Four-Letter Word
When someone in the U.S. uses the term “ four-letter word ,” they are referring to those words in English that are considered “ obscene ” or “ vulgar ” – that is, bad language that you would not say…
- Announcements
NEW Daily English and Cultural Lessons – March 2017
In the Learning Guide : Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other…
- Life in the United States
The Hello Project
Few of my students had trouble with the first part of the assignment (work given to students):
- Announcements
NEW Daily English and Cultural Lessons – March 2017
DAILY ENGLISH 1294 – Chaperoning a Field Trip
- Life in the United States
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…
- Announcements
NEW Daily English and Cultural Lessons – March 2017
DAILY ENGLISH 1292 – Being a Victim of Extortion
- Life in the United States
The Railroad That Wasn’t
Imagine, if you can, a railroad that had most of the things that railroads have . . .
- Announcements
NEW Daily English and Cultural Lessons – February 2017
DAILY ENGLISH 1290 – Describing Car Speed and Power
- Television and Movies
And The Award For Worst Movie of the Year Goes to . . .
The Academy Awards (also called simply “ the Oscars “) are here again. This Sunday, February 26th, the Academy Awards will be given out (distributed) honoring (recognizing and celebrating) the best…
