Even though spring is technically here (well…in the Northern Hemisphere anyway!), that doesn’t mean that winter weather has said goodbye. Read on for seven useful winter weather phrases. snowed in This phrasal verb is used when you cannot leave (usually your house) because there has been too much snow. We went on vacation in the mountainsContinueContinue reading “Brrrr! 7 Winter Weather Words”
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How do I say it nicely: Giving polite feedback
Sometimes in school or work, or even between friends, we are asked to give feedback on a project, assignment, work-related item, or more casual things. In more formal settings, giving specific feedback on why something is good or bad can be helpful for your classmate or co-worker. Often it is difficult to give this feedback,ContinueContinue reading “How do I say it nicely: Giving polite feedback”
Video: Structuring an essay for an American audience
Get a quick tutorial on how an academic essay for an American (North American / Western) audience is structured in this 4-minute video lesson from Teacher Amanda. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4SAUtaLyRc (Check out the Teacher Amanda YouTube page!) Learn more about academic English reading & writing Learn more about university-level English reading and writing in my (upcoming) 9-unitContinueContinue reading “Video: Structuring an essay for an American audience”
It’s the Olympics! Let’s talk sports idioms
Last week we talked about a few American football idioms, and in honor of the Olympics, let’s keep the ball rolling (continue) with more sports-related idioms! Read the idiom / phrase, followed by the example. See if you can guess the meaning of the idiom before moving on to reading the definion. 1. neckContinueContinue reading “It’s the Olympics! Let’s talk sports idioms”
American Football Idioms
If you’re not a fan of sports – or at least American sports – some common American idioms might confuse you! And so, in honor of yesterday’s Super Bowl, check out these idioms related to American football. “kick off” The kick off is the beginning of the game, and as you might guess, to “kickContinueContinue reading “American Football Idioms”
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