by Andrea Giordano | Aug 17, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
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...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 15, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
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...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 13, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
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...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 6, 2012 | Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
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...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog, Idioms, Student Posts, Videos
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...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 1, 2012 | Basic, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
In the new batman movie The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Wayne, the main character, has a fear of bats as a child and then embraces his fear as an adult and turns himself into the superhero batman. Bats are winged nocturnal mammals that eat bugs and fruit. They sleep in...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 30, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
The word bereave means to mourn or grieve the loss of something or someone. Many people go through a season of bereavement when a loved one dies. Have you ever been bereaved? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave a comment below with questions, comments,...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 27, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Most everyone has heard of and likes the 1960s band The Beetles because their music was revolutionary and has lasted generations. But, do you like beetles the insect? In the video below I show you many various kinds of beetles. I’m just glad they are behind the...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 25, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Have you ever heard of the famous Romeo & Juliet balcony scene? Well, a balcony is a railed platform on the second level of a building. It can be inside overlooking another room or outside overlooking a garden, yard, or street. Have you ever been on a balcony? Was...
