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Follow the 2014 Winter Olympics in English!
One of my study tips on how to become fluent in English is to make English a part of your life. Whatever…
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Vocabulary
Confusing English Verbs – Wear or Dress?
To wear = to have clothes on your body You wear clothes. This is the most common verb used to talk about…
Grammar
Understanding English Verb Forms
English verb forms are one of the easiest things to learn. They are so simple! Unlike other languages, there aren’t long lists…
Vocabulary
New English Word: Glamping
/ˈglæm.pɪŋ/ Every time I turn around, I notice a new English word! In October it was flightmare, and now it’s glamping! I…
Vocabulary
New English Word: A Flightmare!
New words are always being added to the English language. Recently there’s been a trend of making a new word by combining…
Vocabulary
Expressions with ‘Fruit’ and Fruit Names! – English Teacher Melanie
Photo by Christine) If you have watched the video “34 Fruit Names in English,” you know that there are a wide variety…
Vocabulary
Vocabulary – Are You Triskaidekaphobic?
Are you afraid of the number 13? Do you think it’s an unlucky number? If so, you are triskaidekaphobic! [Pronunciation: /,trɪs.kə.dɛ.kə.’foʊ.bɪk/] A…
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Spotlight on: National Election Day!
Monday May 2nd, 2011 is Election Day in Canada! We will elect a new government of Canada. Canada is a constitutional monarchy…
Vocabulary
Expressions with ‘Senior’ and ‘Age’!
A senior citizen = a polite term used to refer to older people; usually it means anyone over the age of 65.…
Canada Fun Facts!
Canada Fun Fact #5: When William becomes King of England, Kate Middleton will be Queen of Canada!
Many countries around the world have a President as their head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government.…