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Word of the Weekend: productive
Why is it important? This word can be used personally and professionally, and productivity is important for both areas. I am utilizing my surgery downtime to be extremely productive with several projects. How about you? Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
Read MoreUnderstanding Parts of Speech: Word Crimes [Part 2]
Hopefully by now you have heard, seen, read, or been exposed somehow to Weird Al’s new ‘hit’, “Word Crimes.” It’s fun, catchy, and even…educational! If you’re new visiting this site, WELCOME, and I invite you to check out my Word Crimes Part 1 post which reviews the vocabulary in his video. Reviewing the vocabulary of…
Read MoreWord Crimes Part 1: Vocabulary
Weird Al Yankovic is back! Who is Weird Al? Do a quick Google search, and you may recognize his iconic look, or perhaps his song parodies. My memory of his music dates back to the ’90s, and his comical (funny) versions of trendy (popular) songs make it hard not to dance and sing along. One…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: Independence Day & patriotism
Oh yeah, words of the weekend have come early! Happy 4th of July! Why are these words useful? It’s an important holiday here in the States. So whether you’re living here, are interested in American culture, or are just interested in English, it could be helpful for you to know what today is celebrating. Patriotism…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: narrow-minded & bigotry
Why are they useful? These words will be featured in an upcoming blog post for you to practice reading, reflection and writing. They are both ugly words, that can cause harm and reflect hatred…which is something none of us should have in our hearts. Finding ways to open your mind can eliminate any bigoted ideas.…
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