Word of the Day

breed [briːd] n.
A breed is a group of animals within a species.
I like small dog breeds, such as terriers.

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Idiom of the Day

(to be) down on one's luck
in a period of bad luck (especially regarding finances)
Example: After being down on his luck for months, Ken finally got a new job and has started dating a lovely woman.

Speak English Around Town » LESSON 24 - Down on One's Luck

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James Monroe: Likeable

James Monroe: Likeable

James Monroe easily won election in 1816. He had a relaxed, likeable personality and was popular with voters. In addition, many saw him as a last connection to the country’s founding generation.

Unlikely Love Stories
Unlikely Love Stories
Unlikely Love Stories

People often say that love turns up in the unlikeliest of places or that love will serendipitously find you when you least expect it. In some love stories, those old cliches couldn’t be more accurate.

Leave Only Footprints
Leave Only Footprints
Leave Only Footprints

Burn it or bury it. In most places around the world, that’s what we do with our garbage. Pretty grim choices that present disheartening ecological challenges. Incineration emits harmful gases and dust, exacerbating pollution of the air, land, and water, ...

The Crane Wife
The Crane Wife
The Crane Wife

Youhei was a poor farmer. One day he found a wounded bird at his door. Youhei brought the bird inside and cared for her until she was strong enough to fly away.

James Madison: Scholar
James Madison: Scholar
James Madison: Scholar

James Madison was elected in 1808. He was a capable president who served two terms. But most Americans do not remember Madison for his presidency. They remember him for work he did earlier.

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Vocabulary

Dating and Marriage Vocabulary in English

Dating and Marriage Vocabulary in English

This dating and marriage vocabulary guide provides common expressions used in English to speak about romance, going out and getting married including the verbs, nouns, and idioms used with these expressions.

Dating and Marriage Vocabulary in English

Dating and Marriage Vocabulary in English

This dating and marriage vocabulary guide provides common expressions used in English to speak about romance, going out and getting married including the verbs, nouns, and idioms used with these expressions.

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Reading

Going Nuts? It May Be a Mast Year

Going Nuts? It May Be a Mast Year

Trees in some regions are going nuts this fall. Acorns are bouncing off houses and heads. Walnuts are covering walkways. Pecans are hitting parked cars.

The Chapel
The Chapel
The Chapel

She was walking lazily, for the fierce April sun was directly overhead. Her umbrella blocked its rays but nothing blocked the heat - the sort of raw, wild heat that crushes you with its energy.

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