Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

6 Awesome Places to Walk and Talk in Boston and New York

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:58 AM

Boston and New York are walking cities!

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

25 Vocabulary Words You Need to Take a Walk in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Mar 04, 2013 @ 07:32 AM

Spring is almost here in Boston! Are you getting excited?

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Topics: Phrasal Verbs, English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop, English Idioms

Driving in English: Read this Before You Hit the Road

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Feb 26, 2013 @ 08:15 AM

Do you have a car in your new life in the United States?

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Got the Midwinter Blues? 6 Things to Do in Boston and New York

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Feb 21, 2013 @ 07:35 AM

It's the middle of the winter in the Northeastern United States!

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Infographic: How to Clean Your House in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @ 08:23 AM

One of your biggest challenges in your life in the United States is probably knowing how to ask for certain things in stores.

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, Vocabulary Workshop

Advice and Support for International Professionals in Boston!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 18, 2013 @ 07:47 AM

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Daily Life in the US, Cross Cultural Coaching, Life in Boston

How to Make Him or Her Fall in Love with You in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Feb 14, 2013 @ 07:42 AM

Happy Valentine's Day! In United States culture, February 14th is a day for lovers! Today you will probably see many women carrying roses with smiles on their faces and men snatching up candy in the grocery store to give to their dates.

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Topics: Phrasal Verbs, Vocabulary Workshop, Video Lessons

One Change You Can Make Today to Speak English Better

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 11, 2013 @ 07:19 AM

Do you know what a crutch is?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

When Is an English Class the WRONG Choice?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Feb 05, 2013 @ 07:23 AM

 Is taking a traditional English class always the right choice?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How to Talk About Winter Weather in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jan 30, 2013 @ 01:52 PM

 How is the weather where you live? Here in Boston this winter we have had a crazy mix of mild and extreme weather! We have had a few snowstorms and some bitter cold weather, but today the temperature is almost 60 degrees fahrenheit!

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Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop, Life in Boston

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