by Mark Pedrin | Jan 16, 2024 | Resources
Pronunciation and Grammar Resources – Pronunciation and Grammar can be a very useful combination for English Language Learners. Whether you are learning English on your own or you are working with an instructor, you’ll find a few of my top resources for...
by Mark Pedrin | Jan 4, 2024 | Living
3 Steps to Reduce the Risk of Cyber Kidnapping: On December 28, Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang ran away from his host family out into the cold wilderness of Utah state. He told no one where he was going or the frightening reason why: Zhuang was being threatened...
by Mark Pedrin | Dec 28, 2023 | Living
The History of New Year’s Resolutions: Each year as the calendar turns from December to January, people around the world take time to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter and the promise of a fresh start. One of the oldest traditions of welcoming the new year is...
by Mark Pedrin | Dec 21, 2023 | English Skills
4 Steps to Confident Conversations – It happens quickly: At a small gathering of people, you suddenly find yourself face-to-face with someone you’ve never met. You smile awkwardly for a moment, wondering if you should try to start a conversation or simply...
by Mark Pedrin | Dec 8, 2023 | Grammar Guide
Understanding Clauses and Phrases – Developing advanced language skills requires understanding the structures and rules that are working inside sentences to create meaning. Language learners need to know the jobs that words can do both individually and when...
