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The Benefits of Studying English Online

“I want to study a language, I just don’t know where I can find the time.” “My schedule changes too much to commit to a class schedule.” “I am already trying to balance work, family, friends, and LIFE. How can I add something else?” “The closest language school is still too far.” “I don’t have…

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Free Friday: Share your Secrets

What is your deepest, darkest secret? Is there anything you haven’t told anyone? If you had the opportunity to tell your secret anonymously, do you think you would do it? Now is your opportunity to do it, similarly to the way you see above. You can learn more about sharing your secrets and improve your…

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Free Friday: Grammar with MODAL review

Modals Modals Modals! Wait. First, what are they? Modals are auxiliary verbs, also known as “helping” verbs. These aux. verbs help change the meaning of main verbs to express a variety of things, such as: ability, possibility, obligation, etc.. Review some of the most common English modals with this fun infographic! When you feel you’ve…

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Free Friday: Vocabulary Lesson

As if I don’t have enough on my plate as it is, I’ve decided to re-introduce a weekly component of the blog and add “Free Friday,” in which I will be uploading some free lessons. I already post learning resources and opportunities as it is; however, this has a fun name! First, did you notice…

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Understanding 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…

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