Idiom: Right off the bat – Immediately, Instantly, Without Hesitation Context #1 Tanya: Hi, Suzy. What’s wrong? Suzy: Oh, hi Tanya....
Example 1: Christina: What’s wrong? You look so stressed out! Adam: I am. I have 4 homework assignments tonight, a math test...
Editorial – Summer always ends with good memories By Sylvia Sunada, Program Coordinator at SBLA Does summer really end when you live in...
Example 1: Jin Young: How was your trip last weekend? Dori: Not so good. Someone broke into my car and...
Example: Tony: It’s so hot. I really want a cold treat. Sandra: Too late. I stormed the refrigerator earlier and ate...
Example 1: I’ve been applying to several jobs in the last week. Many of them require advanced degrees, which is...
Example 1: Debbie has been really unhappy recently. I thought she was just busy and maybe a little stressed out....
Idiom: to talk one’s ear off ; used as a verb First Example: Christine: How was the party last night?...
Example: Hanna: Thank you for taking me to see the puppies. Ceasar: I told you they were cute. I just didn’t...
Editorial – International Friendship Day By Carlos Takashima, PC at NELA We have many special days to celebrate, but one we often take...
Idiom: to stop dead in one’s tracks; used as a verb Example: Larry: How was your camping trip? Vickie: It...
Example 1: Katya: Hey,Yuko! What did you learn about in school today? Yuko: Our professor talked about space. We learned...