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English Quiz: House-Hunting, Results
So, First, The Theme Perfect time to buy a home – but we’re too scared The theme of this article is simple enough in basic terms: people who would otherwise be expected to purchase homes are too frightened to buy. Having said this, the context of this spin – being “frightened” – includes two aspects…
English Quiz: Nervous House Hunters
Practice Your English Since I am doing this for free, I cannot grade anyone’s answers. Instead, I am conducting a thought experiment that will challenge your English comprehension. You do not need to think of this in terms of “marks” or “grades”; the goal is to improve, and feel good about it. That is all….
English: Public Relations (PR)
A Common Media Term Public Relations, referred to as PR for short (not “per,” but P (pause) R), is the interaction between an organization (such as a government agency, a corporation, a school board, a church, etc.) and the public. Most organizations have a Department of Public Relations or something similar. This branch is tasked…
English: Tapping People
Not A Physical Tap Obama Taps Geithner, Lew to Help Resolve Tax Cut Debate In this context, to tap (someone) does not mean physically tapping them. Historically, tapping someone on the shoulder is an action done to select someone or to designate someone, either to assign membership in an organization or to delegate a task…
English: Engaging Your Opponents
Ripped From The Headlines President Obama has been accused of “not engaging with his opponents” in his efforts to pass the new START treaty (STrategic Arms Reduction Treaty) with Russia through the United States Senate. Whether this is true or not is unimportant here. This is an opportunity to explain part of the English language….
English: Food Services Industry Exercise
Review & Deepening This presumes you have followed along with the first two posts of this series, here and here. — [Audio clip: view full post to listen]download In the food services industry, workers provide food related service to customers at different kinds of stores. Some are simply grocery stores where food is served, especially…