With the theater release of the quasi-operatic Les Misérables last Christmas, the classic story of redemption by VIctor Hugo receives yet another incarnation, this time based on the successful stage musical. Continue reading
Category Archives: English
The Super Bowl is the Biggest Day of the Year
The Super Bowl, which will happen February 3, is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). It’s also the most popular sporting event in the United States, and one of the biggest media events as well. When football … Continue reading
The French and their Scarves
The importance of accessories in French fashion is paramount. For that je ne sais quoi and irresistible appeal, the French draw on centuries of sophistication. Scarves in particular never go out of style. They are indeed a quintessential element in the everyday … Continue reading
Public Holidays in France: Occasions for Celebration
In France, some public holidays have a religious background; others are just reminders of important moments in the history of France, or simply civic in nature. In some cases, these public holidays can also be an occasion to come together as … Continue reading
Do you speak Denglish?
The term Denglish in German countries refers to the increasingly strong influence of English vocabulary in German. It is not to only popular to use the English in spoken language such as ” Das ist cool” (This is cool) or “Ich … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is one of the America’s most important family holidays. It is a day when families gather to spend time with their loved ones and “give thanks” for all of the good things in their lives. It is also … Continue reading
The Anza Borrego Desert
The United States has many types of landscapes: beaches, forests, grasslands, and mountain ranges. Meanwhile, the southwest region of the U.S. is covered with large deserts that are home to a variety unique plants and animals. One of the most … Continue reading
5 New York Movies
For over a century, New York City has been one of the world’s most important cities for films. Directors such as Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Woody Allen have developed their entire careers on showing New York and its people … Continue reading
Brooklyn Is New York’s Art Capital
For decades, downtown Manhattan was New York City’s art capital. But during the 1990’s the cost of renting an apartment or studio space in Manhattan became extremely expensive. So, many artists moved across the East River to Brooklyn, one of … Continue reading
Watching Movies in English
The most common question students ask their English teacher is, “How can I improve my English outside of class?” In response, English teachers usually say, “Watch movies in English.” But is it really that simple? The answer is both yes…and … Continue reading
