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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
One Word, Two Jobs: More Nouns That Become Verbs
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Did you know that many English words can be both nouns and verbs? Learning to recognize these words is an easy way to expand your vocabulary...
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Johnny Appleseed: An American Folk Hero
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A folk hero is a person who becomes famous through stories and legends. The stories may be based on a real person, but they often become b...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
What Does "Savory" Mean?
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In English, we often divide foods into two general categories: Sweet foods Savory foods Most English learners understand sweet , but savory ...
Friday, July 3, 2026
One Word, Two Jobs: English Words That Are Both Nouns and Verbs
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One of the things that surprises many English learners is that the same word can often be both a noun and a verb. Instead of learning two d...
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
A World Tour on Michigan Avenue - Chicago
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If you visit Chicago, be sure to walk along Michigan Avenue, one of the city's most famous streets. There you will find the beautiful ...
Monday, April 6, 2026
Using “enough” After Adjectives
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We use “ enough” after an adjective to say that something meets a need or requirement. It means: sufficient , acceptable , or not too litt...
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
USA Culture: Supper Clubs
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If you visit parts of the United States, especially the Midwest, you may hear about going to a “supper club.” A supper club is not a priva...
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