What do you live on? Are you sure? Here are two words which when you think about them, they can be confusing. So let’s take a bit of a “different” look at them. A star is usually fairly easy to define. It’s that bright light seen in our night sky. But what is it whenContinue reading “Planet’s and Star’s. What’s the Difference?”
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Two Important Things for You
One is a word, the other is related to my other website: Let’s start with a word that you either don’t know, may have heard once or so, regardless, it’s a word you’ll most likely use on occasion. Here’s an an example: Q: So what did he say? A: I’m not sure. It sounded likeContinue reading “Two Important Things for You”
Okay! I Have Two Sites. The Following is the Other!
Common words that sound the same, but are different… Here’s a post I hope you’ll fins valuable and you’ll subscribe to it – I post usually a few times per week over there, and you’ll find the posts valuable! Here it is! View, read and subscribe to it and here also! https://open.substack.com/pub/pandcadvancedenglish/p/common-words-we-use-often-but-sometimes?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3hg8ia
Here’s Information on a Link I Provide for Us and in Long Term, You
A Freebie? Astounding! Here’s information on the link I provide, who it’s from, how it works, and if you like it, how can you use it? Trust me, read this, I really think you’ll like what you read! https://open.substack.com/pub/pandcadvancedenglish/p/about-the-contact-me-link-given?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3hg8ia
Peek, Pique and Peak
Actually, you pronounce them the same Even us English teachers have words that baffle us – few, but they exist! This is one for me; Because of the letter “i” in pique, I thought the word was pronounced, ‘pick’ (welcome to English!), but no! Let’s follow the short order in the title – Peek; PeekingContinue reading “Peek, Pique and Peak”
What Does Abraxas Mean?
Taking the word from a Carlos Santana album… Oddly enough, this is a word that was given as, “The Word of the Day” earlier this month, so here’s the definition: Definition of: ‘abraxas’ is: ”. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/abraxas‘
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Word of the Day? My, Dictionaries are All Inclusive
Two words meaning the same thing Both of these are correct, but each is more common to different groups of people. So what am I speaking of? What got me started on this today is the word of the day in dictionary.com – yarmulke. In my experience, yarmulke is used mostly by non-Jewish people. Why?Continue reading “Word of the Day? My, Dictionaries are All Inclusive”
One Word to Totally Confuse
How would you like that? A word which is common in American English, but not used as much as you may think. SPUD! “Would you like some spuds with your hamburger?” That has a particularly odd ring to it, doesn’t it? 🤨 Truth is, I really don’t know the origin of the usage of ‘spud‘Continue reading “One Word to Totally Confuse”
Two Words That Confused Even Me for a Long Time!
Wow! That’s b…….. Although I’m a native born American, and a teacher since I was literally a late teenager, here is one word that I didn’t use much, hence my inability to choose which is correct for the sentence and to convey the feeling at the time. I didn’t learn this as I’m going toContinue reading “Two Words That Confused Even Me for a Long Time!”
Why Study English at P and C Advanced English?
Learn a lot, have fun learning and get an understandable and valuable certificate! Let me tell you about two things today; 1. What it’s like studying here, and the benefits: 2. Another vocabulary word (with my examples). First: If you’ve seen at least one of my ads so far, and just like most ads, weContinue reading “Why Study English at P and C Advanced English?”
What Does This Word Mean? How Do I Use it in a Sentence?
Your sarcasm is palpable. noticeable – a palpable difference. The attraction between them was palpable. This is a word you may use from time to time.  It is a descriptive word, and the above sentences are just couple of examples with which you can use it. Merriam-Webster’s definition of “palpable”: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palpable • Take some time to learn a new word daily,Continue reading “What Does This Word Mean? How Do I Use it in a Sentence?”
Words that Sound the Same, but Are Different
This has returned! “Yeah, sure, I’d love a lite beer… no, maybe a lite soda… I have to be somewhere later, and the smell of beer on my breath…” “Oh! May I turn on the light?” What’s the difference between: Lite; Definition of: ‘lite’ is: ”. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/lite’ and Light: Definition of: ‘light’Continue reading “Words that Sound the Same, but Are Different”
Improve Your English – Online!
No matter where you are, if you have a working computer that connects to the internet, and some time… you want to feel free to ask questions, and get answers you understand – you’ve found your class and your teacher/professor! Please take the time to view this video – no sound and 10 seconds betweenContinue reading “Improve Your English – Online!”
Raw Electricity in the Sky is?
Recently, I was spelling the word that describes the electricity flashing in the sky, and because I ‘second guessed’ myself, I spelled it wrong – yes even English teacher’s second guess themselves. 😜 So, what did I do? What any logical person does, I checked a dictionary. My mistake lies in using, or not, oneContinue reading “Raw Electricity in the Sky is?”
Pant, Pants, Panting; Vain, Vane. Words Pronounced the Same, Yet Different
Continuing on with “Same, Yet Different”, here are some more for you to learn! Pant (panting – with ‘ing’, it’s a continuous action) vs. Pants … one of my students didn’t understand the differences. Definition of: ‘pant’ is: ”. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pant‘ Definition of: ‘pants’ is: ”. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pants‘ Vain vs. VaneContinue reading “Pant, Pants, Panting; Vain, Vane. Words Pronounced the Same, Yet Different”
Here is Something Useful…
First, sorry about the delay. The delay in posting has been due to some personal issues as well as technical. Anyway, here’s something you may or may not use often, but that’s true/indicative in every language – there are words you dont use often, but they’re available when you need them. Here’s one: Definition of:Continue reading “Here is Something Useful…”
Here Are a Couple of Updates You Need to Know
I’m sorry that I didn’t inform you that I’ve created and post English vocabulary and some grammar in a different website. I think its a bit better for students over there. Here’s the alternate website… like it and subscribe; https://pandcadvancedenglish.substack.com/ This last item is not a pretty, nor pleasant topic, but it exists any way.Continue reading “Here Are a Couple of Updates You Need to Know”
My Site in X (formerly twitter)
One of these days, it will just be referred to by its name, “X”. Anyway, this is just a post at present which refers to X only, but may expand. In X, there seems to be many young women who want attention, from anyone that will give it to them, or people wanting some nefarious Continue reading “My Site in X (formerly twitter)”
New Changes that You Need to Know About!
I’ll keep this short! The old classroom that I really liked went paid. To keep my class price’s down, I’ve been using a great online classroom that was free. This year, they went “pay for it!” I tried a few free classrooms, but they didn’t meet my standards, even the ones I tried just beforeContinue reading “New Changes that You Need to Know About!”
Two Words Which Sound Alike, but Are Different
English can be confusing, especially when you’re reading or writing/typing words. It’s easy to find the right word to convey your meaning in spoken context, but putting those words to paper? There’s a challenge. In some cultures, saying some words are difficult, but that’s a story for private conversation. If you need help, contact meContinue reading “Two Words Which Sound Alike, but Are Different”
Enjoy Learning English!
You want to and possibly need to learn to speak, read and write English as a native American, but if you’re associated with a school and or teacher that’s a native of your country, or some other country, you are not learning, nor will you learn to communicate as a native American. Case-in-point; just beforeContinue reading “Enjoy Learning English!”
Learn English. Why Here at P and C Advanced English?
Because, although Yoda was good at things physical, his level of English was barely understandable. Since we don’t live in a movie and most all of our reactions are not requiring a physical response; reading, writing and speaking is pretty much what is considered to be the international language, or at least the language ofContinue reading “Learn English. Why Here at P and C Advanced English?”
Accents in Seattle, Washington
The United States is large, and diverse in many ways. You heard a southern accent yesterday, now listen to a Seattle, or northwestern American accent: More to come!
“Hey Heifer!”
Have a laugh while learnin’! A little Southern (U.S.) speech that actually crosses boarders! Oh! … and the definition of heifer is: Definition of: ‘heifer’ is:” ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/heifer‘
Class Prices!
ONE of the reasons people do or don’t take classes is because of the cost. Very understandable. That is why I post my charges on the webpage, and here! The webpage says what you should know! There is an almost permanent discount of 20%. For those who are thinking more, yes, there are more discounts,Continue reading “Class Prices!”
How Much?
How much are classes here? To perfect your English so you can be understood AND YOU can communicate with native English speaker’s at ANYTIME, here is our LOW prices: From the looks of our societies, our economies aren’t changing soon, so the discount won’t be changing anytime soon. Come! Join or make your classes here.Continue reading “How Much?”
Classes Are Online!
All you NEED to take classes with me are 1. A genuine desire to learn and practice! 2. A computer (cellphone, tablet, laptop and or a desktop). Anything that operates on a typical OS (Operating System) and is connected to the internet. 3. (fairly optional) Something to write on and write with. 4. A schedule,Continue reading “Classes Are Online!”
There isa Mistake…
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