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

How do you pronounce “eleven”? You know how difficult it is to write in English without making any mistakes. It’s also hard to pronounce words in the right way. Just have a look on this short video and please…

I have a question. How do you say in English somebody that likes talking a lot? Of course we are not speaking about me ;-) Thank you in advance for your answer…

When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls! ― Ted Grant, Canadian photojournalist Do you agree?

In the Writing Workshop series, we work together to improve our writing skills: to learn how to write better and more correctly in English. How would you combine the following information to write one sentence only?

In the Reading Club series, we read books together, enjoy them, and learn from them. Let’s read a bit of John le Carré‘s The Spy Who Came in From The Cold together. Chapter 1: Checkpoint PART 1 The American handed Leamas another cup of coffee and said, “Why don’t you go back and sleep? We … Continue Reading

Toponymy is the study of place names (toponyms), their origins, and their meanings, and it can be quite an interesting subject. There are 195 countries in the world today and they have all sorts of names. But where do these names come from?

Here are some interesting reads (and videos to watch): I just knew something was wrong The engine of a Boeing jet failed after take-off, dropping debris over a residential area near Denver, Colorado. Watch a video filmed by a passenger on the BBC.

Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film. It was written by Kevin Bisch, directed by Andy Tennant, and starred Will Smith, with Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta as co-stars. In this film, Smith plays Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, who is a professional dating consultant. He teaches men how to start a romantic relationship with women…