Hello from the US!
This month, I’m a tourist in my home country.
So far, I’ve been to Virginia, Las Vegas, Nevada and Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Free Daily Lessons
Isn’t This A Strange Name?
“You, sir, are the greatest athlete in the world.”
-King Gustav of Sweden
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This Is Unusual In America Today. What’s Inside?
How was your weekend?
I took a trip.
I drove about four hours north to meet a friend in a small town in Pennsylvania.
A Spectacular Ending For Vegas
Vegas is a fascinating town.
I wouldn’t want to live there.
But I can recommend a visit.
Hidden History of Fabulous Las Vegas
Monday morning in Vegas.
My niece and her husband and I were visiting the Nevada History Museum.
How can a state that’s only 161 years old have a history museum?
This Is A New Word. Have You Heard It Before?
Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where would you go for a good time?
The casino?
How The Locals Have Fun In Las Vegas
This week, I’m out west visiting my niece and her husband.
They live in one of the most interesting cities in the world.
Sin City…. The Entertainment Capital of the World… The Marriage Capital of the World… Lost Wages…
Hello From Fabulous Las Vegas!
Here I am in Fabulous Las Vegas!
Why is it fabulous?
Because that’s what the sign at the airport says when you get off the plane:
Queen Victoria COULD Have Eaten Here….
Welcome to Virginia!
This is where I grew up.
And this is where I come back when it’s time to visit family.
How Would A Native Speaker Describe This?
There are two types of English.
There’s the English in your school books.
And then there’s the English native speakers use.