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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...
Friday, February 6, 2026
What Is “Fine Print”?
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Have you ever seen very small words at the bottom of a page or on a contract? Those tiny words are called fine print . Fine print is extra...
Friday, January 2, 2026
Arts & Crafts Architecture: Simple Beauty and Good Design
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Arts & Crafts architecture began in the late 1800s in England. It was a reaction against factories and mass-produced buildings. People...
Thursday, December 4, 2025
What Does “Never Mind” Mean?
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“Never mind” is a very common English expression. You will hear it in everyday conversations, in entertainment, and at work. It is informal ...
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Afraid Of or Afraid About? The Simple Trick to Sound More Natural in English
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Afraid of or Afraid about ? The correct preposition is “afraid of.” Here’s a quick guide to help you remember: Correct: I’m afraid of...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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Margaret “Molly” Brown was an American woman who became famous after surviving the Titanic disaster in 1912. She was called “unsinkable” be...
Monday, September 8, 2025
What to Say After a Sneeze
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When people sneeze, it can sometimes surprise everyone. In many cultures, there are special words we say after someone sneezes. These word...
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