Who will win the 2018 World Cup?
Ok. All of our LOI English students that are watching the World Cup may want to take a break and make a prediction here and do a quick listening exercise: Countries with a large supply of _____ ____ players tend to produce stronger teams. What does the above term mean? Which two countries have the […]
Read More >False Friends: Spanish and English False Cognates
One of the more difficult things that many Spanish speakers have while learning English is that there are many words that look and sound similar but have different meanings. We call these false friends or amigos malos. Learning English can be tough from the pronunciation to the grammar but false friends are not that difficult […]
Read More >Travel English: New York City
Preparing for a trip to New York City? Here are some some travel trips for people who speak English as a Second Language. First off, let me admit that I’ve only been to New York City once in my whole life. I spent 5 days there in May of 2008 for my sister’s graduation from […]
Read More >Fun in the Snow: Talking About Your Winter Holidays with Help from Red Hot Chili Peppers
Fun in the Snow: Talking about your Winter Holidays with Help from Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Read More >English for Geeks, Freaks and Techies
Not surprisingly, a lot of students taking our English classes are into technology. Obviously, if you think that learning English over Skype is a good idea, you probably spend a little time in front of your computer every day. So here are some common words and phrases used by English speaking techies, as well as […]
Read More >Back For Good: Learning English Phrases with Help from Take That
Back For Good: Learning About False Friends with Help from Take That.
Read More >Get Them Reading: A Guide to Books in English for Preschool Children
Get Them Reading: A Guide to Books in English for Preschoolers
Read More >Read, Watch, Touch: How Do You See The Future Of The News Industry?
Read, Watch, Touch: How Do You See The Future Of The News Industry?
Read More >Your Culture, Your Traditions, Your Heritage: Talking About Minority Languages in English
Your Culture, Your Traditions,Your Heritage: Talking About Minority Languages in English.
Read More >Checkmate: Talking About Overcoming Adversity in English
Checkmate: Talking About Overcoming Adversity in English.
Read More >What’s The Craic, Bhoy?: A Guide to the English Spoken in Cork, Ireland
What’s The Craic, Bhoy?: A Guide to the English Spoken in Cork, Ireland.
Read More >I Heard It Through The Grapevine: Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine: Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye.
Read More >The Luck of The Irish: Talking About St. Patrick’s Day in English
The Luck of The Irish: Talking About St. Patrick’s Day in English.
Read More >Yer Bewer’s Well Smart: A Guide To The English Spoken in England’s Lake District
Yer Bewer’s Well Smart: A Guide To The English Spoken in The English Lake District
Read More >Travel English: Help For When You Land In An English Speaking Country
Getting Around: Help For When You Land In An English Speaking Country.
Read More >Come Back, Baby Come Back: Learning About Intransitive Phrasal Verbs With UB40
Come Back, Baby Come Back: Learning About Intransitive Phrasal Verbs With UB40.
Read More >A Fraud and A Scam: Do you Know The Difference?
A Fraud and A Scam: Do you Know The Difference?
Read More >Jobs For The Boys: More Idiomatic Expressions in English
One of my students asked me the meaning of the idiomatic expression Jobs For The Boys this week. Have you heard it before? Let’s look at it in this lesson. What is the meaning of the expression jobs for the boys? Jobs for the boys refers to favoritism in the workplace. The […]
Read More >Definite, Unique, Psychology: Commonly Misspelled Words In English
Having trouble spelling in English? This isn’t just a problem for students of English, it an issue that also affects native speakers. Look and the following images and see if you can spot the mistakes. 25 Commonly Misspelled Words Acceptable (don’t be tempted to end it with ible), Argument, Balloon (remember both lls and both […]
Read More >Poxy Poundstretcher: A Guide To The English Spoken in Galway, Ireland
Galway, in western Ireland, is one of the country’s most popular tourist locations. It is known for its beaches, the Aran Islands and its lively social and cultural life. Here is a brief vocabulary guide if you are planning a visit there. A galwegian is someone from galway. No panic means don’t worry. Knackered means […]
Read More >Reading The Saturday Newspaper With Help From Ted Danson
Reading The Saturday Newspaper With Help From Ted Danson.
Read More >Travel English Classes: A Guide To The English Spoken in The Scottish Highlands
Travel English Classes: A Guide To The English Spoken in The Scottish Highlands.
Read More >Chicks, Bonnets and Chocolate Eggs: Learning About Easter Traditions in English
Chicks, Bonnets and Chocolate Eggs: Learning About Easter Traditions in English.
Read More >Happiness, Fears, Loves: Talking About Existential Questions With Help From Gillian Anderson
Happiness, Fears, Loves: Talking About Existential Questions With Help From Gillian Anderson.
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