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I have a Dream

On August 28th, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered one of the world’s most iconic speeches. It targeted major human…

The Anxiety of Learning a New Language

For many people, learning a new language causes a lot of anxiety. Will I sound unintelligent if I make a…

Small Talk on the First Day of Classes

Rebecca and Santiago are sitting next to each other on the first day of the semester.  Rebecca: Hi, I’m Rebecca. …

Brussels: City Guide

Brussels is a city lined with architecture which is neither fully French nor fully Dutch. This city is a mix…

Small Towns vs Big Cities

Laura and Garrett are meeting at a coffeeshop in Mola.  Garret: So, do you live here in Mola? Laura: No,…

How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue

The Handsomest Drowned Man in The World by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Asking for Help at a Store

Linda is at a store and cannot find her size for a shirt she would like to buy.  Linda: Hi,…

Ordering Food at a Restaurant

Macey walks into a restaurant. She walks to the counter and orders food.  Employee: Hi, what can I get you?…

Quiz: Is it good or well?

Quick! Is it you bake good or you bake well? Is the bread good or is the bread well? Good…

Debate: Are cellphones bad?

Nowadays it’s quite common to walk into a public space and see a sea of bright blue screens. For many,…

Rethinking the Brazilian Amazon with Márcia Wayna Kambeba

A Fishy Situation

Flight Services

Lindsay is a flight attendant. Claire is a passenger in economy class.  Lindsay: Ladies and gentlemen we have now reached…

New Year Resolutions

Don’t Think of the Elephant by George Lakoff

Too tired!

Studying English in School

The Morning Routine of a Night Owl

Martha has a consistent morning routine. Being a mother of two sons, and not exactly a morning bird, Martha set…

Debate: Should teens be allowed to have (voluntary) cosmetic surgery?

In the height of lip fillers and injections, many teenagers have gone under the knife. Should teenagers be allowed to…