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Here’s a weird grammar rule.

My seventh grade English teacher, Mr. Lynn, taught us this is correct: 

“Everyone take out his book.” Read More >

Here’s an interesting article from the American media: 

McKernan uses the pronoun “they” instead of “his” or “her” to call themself. The 37-year-old artist from Nashville, Tennessee calls their works “surreal.” They say they are “dealing with discomfort in the human journey.”

He…? Read More >

Well done! 

Yesterday, I asked you to write sentences with the word “funny.” 

I think you know this word!  Read More >

I’ve been trained. 

Like the German Sheperd at the airport can smell the kilo of cocaine in your underwear…

My eyes can spot grammar mistakes in signs.  Read More >

The police make cities safe.

 The past made cities beautiful.

But another type of person makes them fun…  Read More >

The Beatles flew to India to find enlightenment. 

King Arthur crossed the British Isles to find the Holy Grail. 

Odysseus sailed for 10 years to find home.  Read More >

For two years I travelled the world. 

Like a rubber ball, I bounced around. 

But yesterday, I decided to press pause on this lifestyle.  Read More >

It’s over.

Done. 

Finito. Read More >

Huh?

Is that correct? 

I’m an English native speaker.  Read More >

Yesterday I told you I was under the weather. 

Well, I’m still not feeling fit as a fiddle.

But I am feeling a tad bit better after my cat nap.  Read More >