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June 30, 2016 The word of the day is "wait." June 29, 2016 This new video features 50 words that begin with the letter G.
June 28, 2016 When it gets really hot outside in the summer, as it is now, we often use the word "grueling" to describe the intensity of the heat.
June 27, 2016 There are two conjunctive adverbs that I’m recommending students study today: whenever and as soon as. They are similar to the word ‘when," but they can’t always be used in exactly the same ways that "when" is used. June 26, 2016 Click here for this month’s Word of the Day quiz. June 25, 2016 Did you happen to read about the outcome of yesterday’s vote in Britain? We’ll see what the consequences of that will be in the coming weeks and months. The word of the day is "outcome." June 24, 2016 An email was sent to members today. It included an exercise for the verb phrase "have to." Did you get it? If not, make sure you sign up for free emailed lessons from your teacher. The word of the day is "post." June 23, 2016 The word of the day is "reverse." June 22, 2016 The word of the day is "park." This word can be used as a verb when you drive a car, or as a noun when you are visiting a place for recreation. Did you receive today’s email? If you aren’t receiving emailed lessons and exercises, sign up here. It’s free. June 21, 2016 The word of the day is "crawl." A baby crawls, but sometimes adults need to crawl, too. June 20, 2016 This new video provides an overview of how continuous verb tenses are formed:
On Thursday, voters in Britain will have a chance to decide whether or not to stay in the European Union. Are you paying attention to this story? The word of the day is "exit." June 19, 2016 Happy Father’s Day The word of the day is "wise." June 18, 2016 The word of the day is "hinge. A door swings freely on a hinge. June 15, 2016 Do you like to chew gum? Do you like chewing gum? Gum comes in the form of a gumball, a stick of gum, pieces of gum, or gum wrapped in candy. When it’s in your mouth and you start chewing it, gum becomes a wad. There’s a wad of gum in my mouth right now. Occasionally I blow bubbles with my gum. When I’m done with it, I put it in a wrapper and throw it away. June 14, 2016. The word of the day is "fate." June 13, 2016 The word of the day is "coward." June 12, 2016 Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of people who were killed in today’s terrorist incident in Orlando, Florida. Fifty innocent lives were taken by a man consumed by hatred. Where does that kind of evil come from? It’s especially disheartening considering how open the United States is to people from all over the word. I’m proud to live in a country that tries to protect people who are the most vulnerable and the most in need, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical ability. June 11, 2016 Here’s the exercise from yesterday’s email in case you missed it: In the exercise below, write the correct form of the verb "have" for each sentence or question. The verb tenses are indicated in parentheses. 1. _______ you ________ a pen? (present tense)
June 10, 2016 This verb was the subject of an emailed lesson today. It’s also the word of the day. June 8, 2016 The word of the day is "flop." If something flops, it fails.
The word "floppy" is derived from "flop," but it has a different meaning. If something is floppy, it’s usually large and falls over or covers an area. A floppy hat protects you from the sun. Did you receive today’s emailed lesson? If not, make sure you sign up to receive free lessons from you teacher. June 7, 2016 The word of the day is… Click here to listen to your teacher talk about spam. June 6, 2016 The word of the day is "mistake." June 5, 2016 This new video provides a brief overview of the twelve verb tenses found in English. Additional videos will follow with more detailed explanations.
June 4, 2016 The word of the day is "dash." This is a good word to know if you do a lot of work on the internet. June 3, 2016 Yesterday I sent out an email requesting donations to help keep the website online. If you believe that the website is helping you, any small amount would help me pay for the server and other software that keeps the website operating. Just go to the membership page. There are many different options for people who are able to provide support. I understand not everyone can help out, but if you can I would really appreciate it. I only make this request a few times a year, so… thanks!
June 2, 2016 Here’s a new video for embedded questions. I had a really old one posted in the Orange Level, so it was time for an updated version.
June 1, 2016 Many new students will begin studying English on this website for the first time today. If you are one of them, my recommendation is that you start on Lesson One of whatever level you are working in and then complete one lesson per day in the order that they appear. If, for example, you are studying in the Yellow Level, today you will study Lesson One. You should also download the checklist for that level to keep track of your progress. Each level includes a checklist. The word of the day is "study."
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