Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Poppies “In Flanders Field”

Today, we observe (celebrate; recognize) Memorial Day, a federal (national) holiday to remember those who died while serving (working) in the military (a country’s fighting forces). It seems fitting (appropriate) to talk about one of the most famous poems of … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (May 30, 2016)

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Saying “It’s a Thing” Is Now a Thing

According to one source, “thing” is among the ten most commonly used nouns in English. It’s so common that if you are able to read this blog post, you probably already know what it means. Or do you? Certainly you … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (May 23, 2016)

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They Voted Them Out

Words come and go. Most words come into English – and other languages – rather quietly. One person uses a new word, then two, then a few. And when a large enough number of people use a word often enough … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (May 16, 2016)

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What to Say When You Get Unwanted Attention

We recently received a question from Victoria living here in the U.S., in New Jersey, who wants to know how to tell a man to stop bothering (annoying; troubling) her. She wants to know what she can say to him … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (May 9, 2016)

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Around The World In 7 Years

Paul Salopek is walking around the world. He started, in 2013, in central Africa where scientists believe they have found the earliest evidence of humans (people) on Earth. He will finish, most likely (probably) sometime after 2020, at the tip … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (May 2, 2016)

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