Monthly Archives: August 2020

Happy 100th Birthday, Women’s Suffrage!

August 26 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Don’t be confused by the term “suffrage.” It has nothing to do with “suffering.” Suffrage means the right to vote in a public election. On August 26, … Continue reading

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In the Line of Duty

Like many of you, I’ve mostly been staying home over the past few months, and I’ve been catching up on (doing what others have already done) some TV series. One I’ve enjoyed is a British series called Line of Duty. … Continue reading

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What Should You Read on Vacation?

August is a popular month for summer vacations, when many people enjoy reading relaxing books. Reading in English, together with (combined with) listening in English, will also help you improve your English a lot. Try to read things you can … Continue reading

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What Should We Do About Unemployment?

American lawmakers (elected representatives) are talking this week about passing (approving) a second stimulus package. A stimulus is some action that provokes or causes a change in something else. A package here means a group of actions or laws for … Continue reading

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