Canada
Do All Canadians Speak English and French?
I get asked this question all the time: Why aren’t you bilingual? I thought ALL Canadians spoke English and French!? [Someone who…
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Understanding ‘So’ and ‘Too’
This post was inspired by a question my student asked. She wanted to know which sentence was correct: You’ve got to tell…
Vocabulary
English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11
In a recent private lesson, my student was talking about world events. She talked about the attack on 9-1-1 in NYC. I…
Videos
7 Commonly Mispronounced English Words (video)
This English pronunciation lesson will help you pronounce these words clearly and correctly. Trust me: You’re pronouncing at least ONE of these…
What’s the difference between listen and hear in English?
What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs!…
Seasonal
The Story of Christmas
The Christmas season has begun and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit! We wish each other ‘Merry Christmas’ and send Christmas…
Reading
The Olympic Torch Relay
The Vancouver Winter Olympic Games don’t begin until Feb. 12, 2010, but we are already getting excited about it! The Olympic torch…
Vocabulary
Pop Culture Explained: The Whisperer
Are you a big fan of the television show ‘The Dog Whisperer’ with Cesar Milan? What about The Ghost Whisperer? Have you…
Canada
Canadian Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Every year, on the second Monday in October, Canadians gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day! We spend time with our family…
Vocabulary
English Vocabulary: Weddings
Note: This was the very first lesson on my website! In English-speaking countries, a typical wedding begins with a wedding ceremony. This…