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Here Are Some of the Best Reasons to Study English Here!

This is a short, but very informative post: Unless you are a “Supreme Being”, you’re not going to know everything, but this is one of the joys of learning, knowing and using English! Purposely using and understanding it in humor, sarcasm or just in regular reading and speech! Do you know what sarcasm is? No?Continue reading “Here Are Some of the Best Reasons to Study English Here!”

That Name Says Male or Female?

My wife and I have a cute little female dog – one of two – and of course we had to name it. My wife named the first dog, so this one became my turn to give a name. Long story short, I called out a few names to see which caught her attention. SheContinue reading “That Name Says Male or Female?”

Critical Thinking, part 2 of 2

Here’s a little, yet important something I forgot to post yesterday on the subject of critical thinking. I shared yesterdays post with a student of mine, and he asked what the secrets are, the ones mentioned in the video. I found something – linked below. What are some value’s that you know or believe toContinue reading “Critical Thinking, part 2 of 2”

Augment and Critical Thinking. What Do These Have to do With English?

Separately or together? How or even why, why would you want to separate the two? Let’s take a look at the word augment from a dictionaries point of view. Remember, read the whole definition: Merriam-Webster’s definition of “augment”: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augment Okay, augment what? Something many, I dare say, most people never learned, let alone, apply. Okay,Continue reading “Augment and Critical Thinking. What Do These Have to do With English?”

Which is the Best and Easiest Way to Learn?

Honestly, there is NO one way that’s best for everyone! Some people need an orderly, no-nonsense learning style; others a more relaxed, a non confrontational style, and while there are others, this one is my favorite – the non confrontational but humorous style. I think, I believe and have proven that when a teacher presentsContinue reading “Which is the Best and Easiest Way to Learn?”

Learning from AI and From Humans, in short, Which is Better?

There is an on going debate about which is the better way to learn English/languages. Here, I have provided you with a few videos which I hope will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages. Continue to learn more: Another… Here is a video that’s explaining what I told you last week. AI will notContinue reading “Learning from AI and From Humans, in short, Which is Better?”

AI, Better for Learning? Here Are a Few Videos to Help You Consider

Here is some (or a lot of) information for you to consider; Learning from AI is learning from a reflection – a mirror: AI thwarts a persons ability to think – AI can do things for you, but people are lazy when someone, something can do it for them. How can AI teach us howContinue reading “AI, Better for Learning? Here Are a Few Videos to Help You Consider”

What Makes a Great Teacher? How Much Do You Learn from Your Teacher?

What does one learn from a teacher? Ummm… let’s see… The subject… How to use the subject matter in the real world… How to communicate with others, especially in the subject studied… This list is long. The teachers and university professors that influenced me the most were the ones that were approachable – those whoContinue reading “What Makes a Great Teacher? How Much Do You Learn from Your Teacher?”

What is Critical Thinking?

Many years ago, I had to take a class to teach in a Mexican school. One of the things the instructor said in the class was that the level of education from K to 12 was great; afterward K thru 12, the level went down, but he didn’t know why. This past weekend, this subjectContinue reading “What is Critical Thinking?”

Are You Discombobulated? Before You Answer, Which is It? Tear or Tear?

I used to laugh at the word, ‘discombobulate’, even the past tense version, ‘discombobulated’. It sounded so weird, so I eventually looked up the word so I’d understand how to use it. Before we get into the pronunciation and meaning of that word, let’s get into a word AI usually gets wrong, which is oneContinue reading “Are You Discombobulated? Before You Answer, Which is It? Tear or Tear?”

How Two Little Slashes Change the Pronunciation and Meaning of a Word

Beside changing the pronunciation and its meaning, one is a verb, the other is a noun. Just two slashes, this is all it takes! Alright, let’s give you an example: “Hurry up! Resume typing your résumé.” Let’s go American first; Merriam-Webster’s definition of “resume“: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resume Merriam-Webster’s definition of “résumé“: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/résumé … or very happy! 😁Continue reading “How Two Little Slashes Change the Pronunciation and Meaning of a Word”

Wound or Wound? Which is it? Refuse or Refuse? Also, Which One? & More!

We’re back to words spelled the same, pronounced differently and that have different meanings! I like audio books! Why? The stories are very nice and my mind creates the scenery. However, the stories are told via AI, which pronounces certain words incorrectly, such as the ones in the title. If you don’t know the words,Continue reading “Wound or Wound? Which is it? Refuse or Refuse? Also, Which One? & More!”