Monthly Archives: April 2019

Is Disneyland Really the “Happiest Place on Earth”?

Last weekend I was in the city of Anaheim, California, about an hour from where I live in Los Angeles. Anaheim is home to Disneyland, which advertises itself as “the happiest place on Earth.” But according to a new poll … Continue reading

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Shakespeare’s Theater versus Shakespeare’s Theatre

Today is the birthday of the English language’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. So it is a good time to talk a bit more about British versus American English. Spelling can be a major problem for people learning English, and it … Continue reading

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To Paris, With Love

By now you have heard the news of the huge (large) fire in Notre-Dame, the Catholic cathedral (main church) of Paris, and one of the finest (best) pieces of architecture in the world. Like millions around the world, I watched … Continue reading

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Pushback

If you read American newspapers, you might see the word “pushback.” Here’s a recent headline (title of newspaper story) from the website Politico: Trump cranks up (increases) his pushback against Dems (Democrats) demanding his tax returns The noun pushback refers … Continue reading

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3 Business Buzzwords for 2019

A buzzword is a word or phrase that has become very popular in a certain field or area. There are buzzwords in science, politics, business, and just about every type of work. Some buzzwords replace more common (and often simpler) … Continue reading

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