by Andrea Giordano | Dec 12, 2014 | Teacher Posts
Watching ‘Food Network Star’ Changed My Life Every online English teacher I know has a story of how they started teaching. For some, the decision to teach comes after having an international roommate. For others, it’s a trip abroad that opens their...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 23, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Have you ever looked for a safe place to stay? If so, that means you were seeking asylum. Asylum is a place of refuge or safety. A safe haven. It is often found in churches. In the video below I discuss one of the United State’s policies on asylum for those...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 11, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
The verb articulate means to distinctly pronounce your words and speak clearly. It is important to articulate your english so people understand what you are staying. Practicing tongue twisters or reading out loud will help you with pronunciation and articulation. Was...
by Andrea Giordano | May 14, 2012 | Basic, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
What does bizarre mean? Bizarre is another way of saying strange, weird, unusual, out of the ordinary, and odd. Watch the video below as I describe the word bizarre and give an example of its meaning. Can you think of somthing else that’s bizarre? What about...
by Andrea Giordano | May 9, 2012 | Basic, Blog, Student Posts, Videos
What is an arch? An arch is a shape or structure that has straight edges and a curved top. Many buildings and bridges have arches in their architecture. I’m standing underneath one in the video below! Some famous arches are the golden arches of McDonalds. Where...
by Andrea Giordano | May 8, 2012 | Basic, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
What is an armadillo? Watch and learn with Andrea Giordano from ESL Basics. Armadillos are one of the only mammals that have a protective shell like armor! Their name in spanish means “little armored one” – that’s why they are called...
by Andrea Giordano | May 3, 2012 | Blog, Idioms, Student Posts, Videos
What does the idiom “fair and square” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the video with Andrea below, you can get a better grasp on the definition...
