English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11 January 6, 2010 by Melanie 1 Comment In a recent private lesson, my student was talking about world events. She talked about the attack on 9-1-1 in NYC. I was confused at first, but then I realized she was talking about 9/11, not 9-1-1. You may hear or see both […]
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English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11
English Vocabulary: 911 and 9/11 January 6, 2010 by Melanie 1 Comment In a recent private lesson, my student was talking about world events. She talked about the attack on 9-1-1 in NYC. I was confused at first, but then I realized she was talking about 9/11, not 9-1-1. You may hear or see both […]
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English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear” December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take […]
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English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear” December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear”
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear” December 10, 2009 by Melanie What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take […]
Pop Culture Explained: The Whisperer
Pop Culture Explained: The Whisperer October 21, 2009 by Melanie (Photo by John Perivolaris) Are you a big fan of the television show ‘The Dog Whisperer’ with Cesar Milan? What about The Ghost Whisperer? Have you wondered what they’re whispering? In popular culture, a whisperer is someone who has an extraordinary ability to understand […]
October 2009
Archives for October 2009 English Vocabulary: Weddings October 15, 2009 by Melanie 2 Comments Note: This was the very first lesson on my website! In English-speaking countries, a typical wedding begins with a wedding ceremony. This is when the bride and groom are officially wed. In the past, the ceremony was in a church, […]
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English Vocabulary: Weddings October 15, 2009 by Melanie 2 Comments Note: This was the very first lesson on my website! In English-speaking countries, a typical wedding begins with a wedding ceremony. This is when the bride and groom are officially wed. In the past, the ceremony was in a church, but it is becoming […]
English Vocabulary: Weddings
English Vocabulary: Weddings October 15, 2009 by Melanie 2 Comments Note: This was the very first lesson on my website! In English-speaking countries, a typical wedding begins with a wedding ceremony. This is when the bride and groom are officially wed. In the past, the ceremony was in a church, but it is becoming […]