by Mark Pedrin | Apr 1, 2024 | English Skills
Understanding American Humor – Part 2: Knock-Knock Jokes – Understanding what people think is funny—and why—is difficult in any language. The goal of this short series of articles is to help you recognize American humor, and maybe even join in the fun!...
by Mark Pedrin | Mar 28, 2024 | Resources
Resources for Vocabulary Building – These are some of my resource picks for students who want to focus on building vocabulary. I’ve used all of them in the classroom with great results. Whether you are beginner or advanced, young or old, there is...
by Mark Pedrin | Mar 18, 2024 | English Skills
Understanding American Humor – Part 1: Puns – Understanding what people think is funny—and why—is difficult in any language. In fact, one sure sign that you are developing fluency in your second language is when you realize you are able to appreciate its...
by Mark Pedrin | Feb 28, 2024 | Grammar Guide
4 Apostrophe Rules: Grammar Guide – Apostrophes may be small, but they have a big impact on grammar! Correct usage of the apostrophe shows your reader that you care about the details. They may seem easy, but there are plenty of places where any of us can have...
by Mark Pedrin | Feb 1, 2024 | English Skills
English Pronunciation and The Magic of Vowels: Every language learner knows the uncomfortable feeling: You just started a friendly conversation with a neighbor, coworker, or some other native speaker when their warm smile is suddenly replaced by an empty look of...
