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3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights – Belinda Stutzman

Nov, Fri 30th, 2012 Posted in : Blog, Citizenship, Student Posts, Teacher Posts, Videos 0 Comments Tags: Amendments, America, Bill of Rights, Citizenship, Constitution, TedEd
3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights – Belinda Stutzman

Have you spent much time looking at The Bill of Rights? If you have or if you have not, it is always good to review this information from time to time. I found this video on TedEd’s YouTube page. This three minute guide walks you through the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution (The [...]

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What are condolences?

Aug, Fri 17th, 2012 Posted in : Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary 0 Comments Tags: advanced vocabulary, condolences, ell, ESL, learn english, sympathy
What are condolences?

When someone experiences the loss of a loved one to give them your condolences is a way of expressing sympathy for the person in sorrow. Being on the receiving end of condolences eases a bit of the pain of the loss knowing that people are behind you and supporting you in your sadness. Have you ever [...]

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What does compatible mean?

Aug, Wed 15th, 2012 Posted in : Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary 0 Comments Tags: compatible, ell, ESL, harmony, learn english
What does compatible mean?

Often times people say that opposites attract. People with distinctly different personalities are drawn to one another because they complement each other to create a harmonious pair. People who work together well are considered compatible. I would consider my husband and I very compatible partners. Do you have anyone who you feel you are compatible [...]

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What is coercion?

Aug, Mon 13th, 2012 Posted in : Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary 1 Comments Tags: coercion, control, ell, ESL, force, learn english
What is coercion?

Being forced to do something is never fun. When someone coerces you they are using power, intimidation or threats to control you and make you act in a certain way. An example of coercion would be if your boss told you to finish a project by Friday or you would not receive your Christmas bonus. Have you ever been coerced? [...]

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What is castigate?

Aug, Fri 10th, 2012 Posted in : Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary 0 Comments Tags: advanced vocabulary, castigate, punish, verb
What is castigate?

No one likes to face negative consequences for their actions, and the worst of all consequences is to be punished. A severe version of punishment is the verb castigate. You might say that a terrorist is castigated for his crimes. Have you ever been castigated or severely punished? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), [...]

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What is a bobblehead?

Aug, Mon 6th, 2012 Posted in : Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary 0 Comments Tags: basic vocabulary, bobblehead, ell, ESL, toy
What is a bobblehead?

A bobblehead is a type of toy that typically has a stiff body and a large wobbly head that moves back and forth. My dad gave me and my husband a bobblehead toy  on our wedding day that was created to look especially like us. What is your favorite type of toy? Was that video helpful? If so (or [...]

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What does falling apart mean?

Aug, Fri 3rd, 2012 Posted in : Blog, Idioms, Student Posts, Videos 0 Comments Tags: ell, ESL, fall apart, idiom, learn english
What does falling apart mean?

When things fall apart that means the situation is deteriorating or crumbling and not working. An example of this would be if your plumbing, air conditioner, and a window in your house broke all at the same time. Have you ever had things fall apart? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave [...]

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