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Chuck Norris doesn't fear Death. Death fears Chuck Norris.

amritaraja wrote 1 month ago: Continuing in the tradition of class cancellations, six of my twelve hours of teaching this week nev … more →

Tags: All things french, France, French, Teaching Assistantship, English, Teaching, lycée, Queen Elizabeth, David Beckham

mind your own bee's knees6 comments

M. E. Wickham wrote 3 months ago: I snapped this photograph a couple of weeks ago, and only looking at it full screen did I realize I … more →

Tags: atlanta floods, bees knees, BUMBLE BEE, cucumber blossom, female forager bee, Lovely, old colloquial expressions, Picnics, Pollen

speak up, but speak right

melski wrote 5 months ago: We had a company meeting few days ago and I can’t help noting these down: For lack of other terms to … more →

Tags: Communication, leadership, Grammar, toastmaster

Loose Lips

bluebicicletta wrote 6 months ago: This expression has always cracked me up: “Loose Lips,” 4 x 6 inches, pen and ink, avail … more →

Tags: Art, Drawing, Life, Inspiration

Give Me a Hand1 comment

bluebicicletta wrote 7 months ago: Here’s another body-related idiomatic expression drawing for you today: “Give Me a Hand, … more →

Tags: Art, WorDs, Drawing

Private Eye2 comments

bluebicicletta wrote 7 months ago: 4.5 x 5.5 inches, pen and ink, available in my shop I was riding my bike the other day, and I saw a … more →

Tags: Art, WorDs, Drawing

Idiomatic Expressions

alainh wrote 7 months ago: I have the privilege of being able to teach English at a middle school in South Korea. Some of you m … more →

Tags: South Korea, Idiotic, Sword, pen, barrel, fleas, Food, Teach

A Little Tempted1 comment

annawencl wrote 8 months ago: This postcard was put on postsecret a while back. It still makes me laugh uncontrollably. Any ideas … more →

Tags: Travel, post-secret, English, Teach

Comparando expressões idiomáticas:

philgeland wrote 10 months ago: A abusar da sorte to push one’s luck sein Glück herausfordern acertar em cheio to hit the nail … more →

Tags: auf Deutsch, Em Português, in english, language, Sprache, expressões idiomáticas, Redensarten, Homo Typographicus

Serving English on a Food Plate

Omar Upegui R. wrote 10 months ago: For those of you who are struggling to learn the English language, let me help you out a little with … more →

Tags: English, languages, Communication, Idioms

Flagpole

Cory wrote 1 year ago: The Adlai Stevenson Game described in an earlier pencilgeist entry was not the first time a story ha … more →

Tags: Anecdotes, Disagreements, everyone being in on it, Flagpoles, metasocial games, taking things too far

Idiomatic Expressions #21 comment

rumplestilskin wrote 1 year ago: A still tongue keeps a wise head Wise people don’t talk much. … more →

Idiomatic Expressions #12 comments

rumplestilskin wrote 1 year ago: A watched pot never boils Some things work out in their own time, so being impatient and constantly … more →

Expressions to learn

migmartinez wrote 2 years ago: To be at pains to do something. Page 1 pargraph 1: He is at pains not to be late Many are called, fe … more →

Tags: Language I want to learn, Students' posts, language

Lesson Plan: 12/10/07

bylime wrote 2 years ago:  UPDATE: I’ve put together this worksheet:  Dec. 10 worksheet, which covers most of the topics … more →

Tags: lesson plans, Worksheets, Dear Abby, <prepositions>

Class Log: 12/03/07

bylime wrote 2 years ago: Students: 7 Native Languages: 3 (Spanish, German, Czech) We had the biggest crowd we’ve ever h … more →

Tags: Class Logs, <prepositions>, Vocabulary


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