Idiom: to cut a rug; used as a verb First Example: Brie: I saw you dancing with Deb. You guys...
Finding the Right English School When I was a teacher in Tokyo, I saw advertisements everywhere for English language schools....
Context #1: Kirk: We gotta leave soon if we’re going to make the play. Jake: I just made dinner. Kirk:...
Context: Alex: What are you doing over the Thanksgiving break? Armando: Well, I’m spending Thanksgiving evening with my parents, and...
An Open Letter to Current and Prospective Language Systems Students Dear International Students, The recent presidential election has caused feelings...
Context #1: I was married to my husband for 37 years. I miss him so much. He passed away 5...
Context #1: Terrence dials a number on his cell phone. His friend, Will, answers. Will: Hello? Terrence:Will? Where are you?...
Context #1: Jean: Phillip! I’m so tired! Can’t we finish tomorrow? The project isn’t due until 5 pm. We have plenty of...
Context #1 Alex: I’m sure that Cynthia took my candy.Mike: Cynthia? There’s no way she took it.Alex: I think she...
Context #1 Tony: Did you take my book? Jack: What are you talking about? I didn’t see any book. Tony:...
Context #1 Jim: So how did you do on your driving test yesterday? Harry:Oh man, I totally blew it! Jim:...