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...
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 | Jul 9, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
The adjective apprehensive is used to describe the feeling of nervousness or fear. For instance you may feel apprehensive about your final exam at the end of a semester. Make sure you study up to shake those jitters! What makes you feel apprehensive? Was that video...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 6, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Apathy refers to a lack of emotion, excitement, or feeling. When you lose interest in something you may start to feel apathetic. For instance, if you have been studying for a big test for 10 hours towards the end you will experience apathy. Have you ever felt...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 4, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
To anticipate means to eagerly look forward to or be excited about something in the future. My brother Nathan and his family have been living in Africa for 2 years and they are coming back for a visit in August. I’m anxiously anticipating their arrival and...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 2, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Vocabulary
An anthology is a collection of various writings or literary works. It could be a book of short stories, poems, plays, or even a group of books that have a common theme or writing style. For instance the book the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is part of the...
by Andrea Giordano | Jun 29, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Anarchy is a state when there is no government or rule of law. If a government is overthrown or collapses that means there is anarchy and as a result there can be chaos or disorder. Anarchy can happen on a large scale when whole governments fall down, or on a small...
