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Sunday, July 20, 2025
Itch and Scratch
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Do you know the two English words in this sentence? 🦟 A mosquito bit me last night, and now my arm itches ! I try not to scratch it… bu...
Sunday, July 6, 2025
USA Culture: College Greek Life
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If you visit an American college or university, you might hear about Greek life . This has nothing to do with the country of Greece. In the ...
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Useless (Not Unuseful)
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Many English learners make the mistake of saying “unuseful” when they really mean “useless.” But “unuseful” is not a common or natural word ...
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Funny-Sounding English Words That Make Us Laugh
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English has many words that sound funny when we say them. Some are old, some are new, but all of them can make us smile. Here are a few ex...
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Difference Between “Fall” and “Fall Down”
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Do you ever wonder when to use “fall” and “fall down” in English? These words can be confusing, but don’t worry! Here’s a quick guide. Fall ...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Fluency Trick - Try the One-Two-Three Punch (Guest Lesson)
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I’m excited to share a special guest lesson on the blog today! This lesson was created by Todd Beuckens, who has been an ESL teacher for 25 ...
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Friday, February 7, 2025
February 3, 1959: Buddy Holly and The Day the Music Died
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Buddy Holly was one of the most popular American rock and roll musicians of the 1950s. Born in Texas in 1936, he wrote and sang many hit son...
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