Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

How to Talk about Your Habits in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Mar 17, 2014 @ 10:38 AM

Do you have any bad habits?

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Topics: Vocabulary Workshop, English grammar

Pesky Prepositions! How to Talk about Locations in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Sep 16, 2013 @ 07:37 AM

One of the most confusing grammar points for adult English learners is trying to figure out whether to use "in," "on," or "at" when you talk about locations and places.

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Topics: English grammar

Are these 6 Common English Challenges Holding You Back?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Sep 09, 2013 @ 08:30 AM

Are you making the exact same English mistakes again and again?

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Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop, English grammar

Don't Make These 7 English Mistakes Ever Again!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Aug 15, 2013 @ 10:04 AM

Are you frustrated??

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Topics: common mistakes, English Lessons, English grammar

Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For"

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jul 29, 2013 @ 11:26 AM

The English language can be complicated sometimes!

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Topics: English Lessons, English grammar

5 Mistakes You Are Making in Everyday English Conversations

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 @ 08:54 AM

Today's lesson is a video quiz! Do you tend to make the same mistakes again and again?

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Topics: English Lessons, Video Lessons, English grammar

4 Big English Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Apr 01, 2013 @ 03:41 PM

What happens when you have an idea, put it into your native language in your head and then try to translate it directly into English and say it aloud?

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Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop, English grammar

Do English Prepositions Stress You Out? Try this Video Quiz

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jan 07, 2013 @ 07:16 AM

Do you struggle with English prepositions?

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Topics: English Lessons, English grammar

Quick English Tip: How to Use "So" and "Such"

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 @ 08:39 AM

Quick look at the picture of the fox!

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Topics: English Lessons, English grammar

How to Use "For" and "During" in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 @ 11:04 AM

Do you ever get confused about when to use "for" and when to use "during" in your everyday English conversations or in your writing?

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Topics: English Lessons, English grammar

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