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Funny Friday – Google Fails The Grammar Test
In case you don’t follow the news, there is a debate going on in the U.S. over pronouns.
Some people say the world will be a better place if we stop using masculine and feminine pronouns, or if we use incorrect plural pronouns, or if we simply invent new pronouns.
If you didn’t think English was already a challenge, here are some new pronouns Princeton University would like you to use:
The Best Way To Ride A Dead Horse?
What’s a dead horse?
Well, you could go to Google, type in “dead horse” and then click on “image.”
But I don’t recommend it.
A Better Way To Ride A Dead Horse?
A better way to ride a dead horse?
Imagine…
You’re riding your horse.
How To Ride A Dead Horse, Lesson 1
Prague, Czech Republic.
Winter, 2005.
I was a new teacher.
Have You Ever Made This Mistake?
“I can’t take your course because I’m already taking a course.”
“Are you satisfied with the course you’re taking?”
“No. I’m not learning anything.”
Mr. Vig’s Top Ten Bands For Better English
Remember the rules?
If you want to improve your English from music, then the songs should be:
- Understandable
- Good English
- You like it
And I’m going to add something else.
Songs For English: Rule #3
Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping?
Brother John, Brother John,
Morning bells are ringing! Morning bells are ringing!
Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.
“Frère Jacques”
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Songs For English – Rule #2
Well I quit my job and I told my boss
I ain’t gonna work no more
Every day’s gonna be my day off
Songs For English – Rule #1
Can you learn English from music?
Absolutely!
I don’t mean, completely, totally, 100% fluent just from listening to Madonna while you drive to work.