Posts Tagged ‘english’
Word of the weekend: Vicarious
Word of the weekend: Vicarious I’ve been living vicariously through others’ photos and stories during these past few weeks as the summer is ending, and it can be an excellent way to experience adventure! Courtesy of: Merriam-Webster Learner’s…
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Free Friday: Listening Comprehension with TED
Practice Listening Comprehension & Vocabulary with TEDtalks Well, today is an excellent day to not only provide you with my Free Friday lesson…err, umm..Saturday lesson, but to also teach you the phrase, “it’s better late than never!” Something is ‘better late than never’ when that something is worth enough (is important enough) to provide, rather…
Read MoreWord of the weekend: forte
Why is it useful? Use this word to explain what you like and what you’re good at! Or, just the opposite.. Let someone know you’re not up to something, because it’s not your ‘forte’. additional vocabulary: to be up to something – be interested in doing Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
Read MoreWord 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…
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