On October 31 here in the U.S., we celebrate the holiday of Halloween! It has an interesting history, which you can read about here. For most people – especially kids – Halloween means dressing in a costume, eating candy, and maybe some scary activities like visiting a haunted house or watching a scary movie. PopularContinueContinue reading “Halloween: 5 Phrases”
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English Intonation
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AUDIO OF THIS LESSON (Tip: Listen while you read!) What is Intonation? Intonation is the “music” or “melody” of speech. It’s the way the pitch or sound of a person’s voice rises and falls while speaking. How is it Used in Speech? When someone raises or lowers their pitchContinueContinue reading “English Intonation”
Using “come” and “go”
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Prepositions of Place: A 5-minute guide to AT, IN, and ON
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Friday in a Flash: “Not my cup of tea”
Time for a quick idiom lesson! “It’s not my cup of tea.” For example: A: Do you like watching baseball? A bunch of us are going to a bar to watch the Yankees game this weekend if you want to come. B: Hmmm. Baseball really isn’t my cup of tea…but it’s better than staying home.ContinueContinue reading “Friday in a Flash: “Not my cup of tea””
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