by Mark Pedrin | Apr 8, 2025 | Grammar Guide
Vocabulary: 8 Common English Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins – What do criminals, horse-drawn carriages, and hats have in common? They all helped shape the way we speak English today! English is full of strange and colorful expressions that don’t always...
by Mark Pedrin | Mar 26, 2025 | Grammar Guide
Vocabulary: Using Normal, Typical and Regular Correctly – English has many words that seem similar but carry important differences in meaning and usage. Three such words—normal, typical, and regular—are often confused by English learners. While these words can...
by Mark Pedrin | Feb 17, 2025 | English Skills
Four Common Thesis Statement Mistakes in Academic Essays – A thesis statement is a clearly-worded summary of your opinion about a topic. In my teaching, I encourage students to think of a thesis statement as the ‘heart’ of their essays: just as a...
by Mark Pedrin | Jan 20, 2025 | Living
Great Leaders for Racial Equity in America – The history of racial equity in the U.S. has been shaped by the hard work of both men and women who spent their lives fighting for fairness and equal opportunity. These leaders challenged unjust systems and inspired...
by Mark Pedrin | Dec 30, 2024 | Living
The History of New Year’s Resolutions: Each year as the calendar turns from December to January, people around the world take time to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter and the promise of a fresh start. One of the oldest traditions of welcoming the new year is...
