Word 2 of the Weekend: Memorial Day

Why is it useful? It’s an important US holiday honoring the men and women who have lost their lives serving the country, and those serving now. It’s celebrated the last Monday of May, so tomorrow, let’s all pay respects… Feel free to comment or share any personal stories to honor someone you know… Courtesy: Merriam-Webster…

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Word 1 of the Weekend: gist

Why is it useful ? It’s a type of TOEFL (academic English test) question, and sometimes, especially while learning, understanding the basic idea of something is the most important part. You can use it to summarize main ideas of a long story, or reiterate what was said. How can you use “gist” in a sentence?…

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Improve English with Music and English Outside the Box

Improve your English skills with Music

Love music as much as I do? If the answer is yes, then I really hope you are using music to improve your language skills. If you’re not, or you’re not quite sure how, then this suggestion and these tips will help you make the most out of something you love. A great way to…

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