by Mark Pedrin | Nov 2, 2024 | Living
4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions: Each November, Americans from all kinds of backgrounds celebrate Thanksgiving, a U.S. national holiday centered on friends, family—and lots of food! The modern American Thanksgiving includes a wide variety of traditions, and...
by Mark Pedrin | Oct 22, 2024 | Living
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents: Taking Your Kids Trick-or-Treating Halloween is an exciting time of year in the United States, especially for children. Schools, churches, and community organizations offer all kinds of fun activities during the Halloween season,...
by Mark Pedrin | Oct 1, 2024 | Living
Your First Halloween in the U.S. – 5 Things to Expect: Halloween—there is no denying that this October celebration is an important part of American culture. Although not an ‘official’ U.S. holiday, Halloween is a fall tradition that many Americans...
by Mark Pedrin | Sep 23, 2024 | English Skills
Academic Writing: The 4 Basic Parts of an Essay – Writing a clear, convincing essay is an important English skill, whether it’s for school, college, online articles, or many other purposes. Because every culture and language family has its preferred ways...
by Mark Pedrin | Sep 5, 2024 | Resources
Book Recommendations: American Immigrant Stories – Crossing between cultures is an experience of deep, lasting change. Life in a new country (or sometimes, even in a new part of the same country) can bring all kinds of differences and opportunities, both...