A run-on sentence is two or more independent clauses incorrectly presented in a single sentence. They are considered bad because they can be distracting to readers and prevent the writer from clearly communicating information. So what is an “independent clause”? In grammar, a clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a … Continue Reading

It’s very difficult to choose one because I tasted so many delicious foods that I’ll never forget… Do you remember this delicious dish I posted a year ago with spring vegetables of the garden (carrots, onions, green peas (or gourmet peas), turnips) and tender lamb, without forgetting the delicious sauce? It was called “Easter Recipe” … Continue Reading

Yes, this post is about beer, so here is a health warning: Alcohol is bad for your health. A little alcohol is a little bad for your health, a lot of alcohol is very bad for your health. Now let’s talk beer… ;-) Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks … Continue Reading

Think of Japan in the spring, and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “sakura” – white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains, their petals covering the ground. But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, … Continue Reading

Amazon workers have voted to decide whether they want to be represented by a labor union or not. The results are not expected until later this week but if they say yes, it will become Amazon’s first US union. Amazon argues its wages and benefits are industry-beating and has gone into battle to persuade workers … Continue Reading

In the Confusables series, we talk about words that are often confused with each other or other confusing aspects of the English language. This one is easy as I promised. Do you remember the difference between economic and economical? Well, what is the difference between classic and classical? When you are talking about some piece … Continue Reading

In the Question Time series, we discuss your language-related questions and problems. Talking about the way one of her comments was corrected, Blandine asked: But what about “helicopter crash”? I wanted to write it but I thought that helicopter is a noun and not an adjective.

The Talking Point series provides an opportunity to discuss things in English, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. Napoleon Bonaparte is quoted as saying “To understand the man you have to know what was happening in the world when he was twenty.” What was going on in the world when you were around 20 … Continue Reading

In the Writing Workshop series, we work together to improve our writing skills: to learn how to write better and more correctly in English.

Here we have a poorly written text with quite a few mistakes…

In the Reading Club series, we read books together, enjoy them, and learn from them. This is the third part of John le Carré‘s The Spy Who Came in From The Cold. Chapter 1: Checkpoint PART 3 Leamas walked over to the car and said to the woman, “Where is he?” “They came for him … Continue Reading

Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year… These festive occasions are a good opportunity to see our relatives, but we should learn to do it properly…

Here are some interesting reads (and videos to watch): Golden Globes 2021 winners – in two minutes Your round-up of who won what at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, on the BBC. Chadwick Boseman’s widow accepted a posthumous prize for the actor and more Watch this 2- minute video. The above video has … Continue Reading

Let’s learn some English expressions that you can use to encourage someone who is trying, working, or doing a good job. Here are some scenarios to help you use the right expressions in the right situation…