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One Lacrosse Goalie’s Influential Path To The 2028 Olympics
Meet my 29 year old son, Thomas Haitsma, the dedicated goalie for the national lacrosse team of the Netherlands. Currently, he’s also that country’s only male lacrosse sports influencer on social media.… Keep reading
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Useful Words for Applying to University in the United States
Applying to a university in the United States can be an exciting but complex process. From choosing your major to managing applications and financial aid there are many steps involved. Understanding the vocabulary for each part of the process is essential, so let’s dive into the key terms.… Keep reading
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Is Weird an Insult? 30 Words for Different Kinds of Weird
During the summer of 2024, the word “weird” found a prominent place in U.S. politics and media. The Kamala Harris campaign branded the Republicans and their policies as “weird.” It can be argued that this single word helped change the whole power dynamic of the race.… Keep reading
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Phonetic Symbols for 50 English Sounds with Example Words
Introduction: Understanding the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is extremely useful for ESL learners who want to master English pronunciation. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed list of IPA symbols for 50 English sounds, complete with example words to help you improve your pronunciation skills.… Keep reading
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How Does Your Family Teach Cultural Values?
I’d like to share a story about an old and controversial practice for teaching cultural values within the family. My Ugandan friend Betty helped me understand it in ways that surprised me.… Keep reading
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How to know when an -s ending says /s/ or /z/ in English
A common question I get from pronunciation clients is how we know when to say /s/ or /z/ when there’s an -s ending on words in English. Here are rules to help. It’s important to note that the rules for pronouncing the -s ending are different than the rules for pronouncing the -ed ending.… Keep…
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3 Clear Rules for Pronouncing the “-ed” Ending in English
One of the most common errors non-native speakers make is pronouncing the “-ed” ending wrongly. Sometimes -ed adds another syllable onto a word, sometimes it sounds like a /d/ and sometimes it sounds like a /t/.… Keep reading
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Words You Need for Talking About Harassment in the Workplace
Harassment in the workplace is traumatic and hard to measure, so talking about harassment in the workplace is a challenge for anyone, in any language. Whether you are an HR professional handling complaints, you’ve had a complaint filed against you, or you’ve been a victim of physical, sexual or psychological workplace harassment, this post will…
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Useful Words for Talking about Governments
According to Time Magazine, about 49% of the earth’s population will be asked to vote in national elections in 2024. That means more than half the world is talking about governments that might change this year.… Keep reading
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Words You Need to Play Tennis in English
I received a very specific request for English tennis vocabulary from a Russian bank officer in Switzerland who said, “I am starting my tennis lesson next week with my english speaking teacher, can we improve my vocabulary about this theme?… Keep reading
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