Pop Culture Explained: What are ‘Extreme Sports’ and the X-Games? January 24, 2012 by Melanie For some people, regular sports like skiing, running, and soccer are not exciting enough. These people need adventure. They need more excitement. They need a bigger thrill. They need extreme sports. What are extreme sports? (Photo by MrClean1982) Kite-surfing Extreme […]
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Gerunds Used for Sports in English
Grammar – Gerunds Used for Sports January 19, 2012 by Melanie (Photo by Sean Molin) A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun. When -ing is added to a verb, it becomes a word that describes a person, place, or thing. In the case of sports, a gerund is used to describe the […]
Understanding English Verb Forms
Grammar – Understanding English Verb Forms January 16, 2012 by Melanie (Photo by calumray) English verb forms are one of the easiest things to learn. They are so simple! Unlike other languages, there aren’t long lists of different conjugations that must be memorized. In English, there are just a few irregular verbs that need to […]
English Grammar: An Explanation of English Verb Forms
English Grammar: An Explanation of English Verb Forms January 16, 2012 by Melanie English verb forms are one of the easiest things to learn. They are so simple! Unlike other languages, there aren’t long lists of different conjugations that must be memorized. In English, there are just a few irregular verbs that need to be […]
Search Results for “label/present perfect”
Search Results for: label/present perfect English Grammar: An Explanation of English Verb Forms January 16, 2012 by Melanie English verb forms are one of the easiest things to learn. They are so simple! Unlike other languages, there aren’t long lists of different conjugations that must be memorized. In English, there are just a few irregular […]
The Ten Best Tips to Get a High Score on the TOEFL iBT!
The Ten Best Tips to Get a High Score on the TOEFL iBT! January 9, 2012 by Melanie (This lesson was updated in March 2017.) The TOEFL is one of the most difficult tests you will ever take in your life! You need to study hard to get a high score on the TOEFL. Here […]
New English Word: Glamping
New English Word: Glamping December 12, 2011 by Melanie /ˈglæm.pɪŋ/ (Photo by Jenni Lloyd) Every time I turn around, I notice a new English word! In October it was flightmare, and now it’s glamping! I first saw this word when I was reading an article about how central Asian-style tents called ‘yurts’ are becoming […]
Remembrance Day in Canada
Remembrance Day in Canada November 9, 2011 by Melanie 2 Comments Lest We Forget. (Beny-Sur-Mer, France) On Friday, November 11th we will observe Remembrance Day across the country. This is a very special day in Canada. We remember and honour our fallen soldiers, the men and women who were killed in war fighting for Canada. […]
Canada Fun Fact #7 – The United States Once Tried to Invade Canada!
Canada Fun Fact #7 – The United States Once Tried to Invade Canada! November 5, 2011 by Melanie 1 Comment Share Tweet +1 (Photo by One lucky guy) Some background information In 1812, Britain was at war with France. The United States, which was less than 50 years old, was trading with the French across […]
Canada Fun Facts!
Canada Fun Fact #7 – The United States Once Tried to Invade Canada! November 5, 2011 by Melanie 1 Comment (Photo by One lucky guy) Some background information In 1812, Britain was at war with France. The United States, which was less than 50 years old, was trading with the French across the Atlantic Ocean. […]