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Never or Forever?

Penelope and Fredrick have been dating for two years. Tonight, on November 2, Penelope was planning on breaking up with…

Syntax: The Golden Rule to Learning English Grammar

Syntax refers to a language’s word order. In English, the word order is very strict, meaning that it is almost…

A Year in Review: 2020 Snaps

The year 2020 has been quite chaotic and full of unexpected occurrences. Our hearts are heavy as we look back…

Buying New Shoes

Doug walks into a shoe store hoping to find a new pair of sneakers he could use at the gym….

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are never conjugated, meaning they don’t change based on time, person, or number. This should make them easier…

Word-crossed Lovers

Ruth is 75 years old. For the past 40 years, she has started her day by reading the newspaper while…

Debate: Should individuals be fined for not recycling?

With climate change on the rise, it is more important than ever to change wasteful habits. In some countries, you…

Making homemade gifts

Nothing is quite like the excitement of finding the perfect gift for your friend or family member. Around the holidays,…

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…

Asking a Friend for Advice

Marissa is asking her friend Bob for advice. She is considering quitting her job at the bank and going back…

Debate: Is eating out or eating in better?

Cooking is something which some people find enjoyable and relaxing, while other people think of it as consuming and burdensome….

Craving for Spring by D. H. Lawrence

The poem Craving for Spring by D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) anticipates the joy of a new season. Let’s read a…

Debate: Would you rather swim in the ocean or the pool?

Imagine being transported to a beach town. You are staying in a resort with a large room, buffet-style meals, and…

Big Mouth!

Which is better: start-ups or big companies? 

With countless new start-ups opening everyday, many people are faced with choosing between working for a start-up or going the…

Calling in Sick to Work

Bob is feeling very sick. He is calling his boss, Natasha, to tell her that he cannot go to work today. …

New City, New Friends

Anna and Jason are meeting for the first time. Anna: Hello, are you Jason? Jason: Yes, I’m Jason. Nice to…

A Messy 4th of July

Melany and her husband are hosting a July 4th barbecue. Jonathan: Hey honey… how’s the salad going?Melany: Great! Almost done with…

A Fishy Situation