Watching TV shows is an excellent way to improve your English. What are the benefits of watching TV? You can: hear real English and learn how people actually use it hear and see […]
Monthly Archives: April 2018
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What are some American and British TV shows I can watch to improve my English listening skills? This question came from one of my students recently. Our conversation went something like this: […]
Georgie and Sheldon in the hallway at school Georgie: Hey. I hope you’re happy. Sheldon: Thank you Georgie, that’s very kind. Georgie: Mom and dad are fighting because you want to get a […]
8 Useful Vocabulary Words Related to Movies Like many other things, movie vocabulary includes special words that you might not learn or use in other situations. Here are 8 terms that are used […]
Buddha Lines and Buddha’s Birthday Not far from where I live in Seoul, one can walk and find more than half a dozen Buddhist temples set into the slopes of Bukhan Mountain (북한산). These […]
To elaborate (‘rate’ pronounced like ‘date’) is “to add more details” or “to explain something more.” Someone might say, “Please elaborate,” which means, “Please tell me in more detail.” or “Please give me […]
How and Why to Use Tag Questions Tag questions are used to confirm information. They are often used to ask for agreement. Tag questions are often answered incorrectly by Koreans speaking English. This […]
Authenticity is defined as “the quality of being authentic.” This definition is one of those types of definitions that gets under my skin (irritates or annoys). It can become a wild goose chase […]
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