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English Lesson & Quiz: In spite of, despite, although, even though

Michael — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:16:12 +0000

One of the things I love about my new office is that it is close to the commuter rail station and I can walk there. In fact, although it was raining today, I walked to the office. And in spite of the...

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English Lesson: Meet Vs. See

Michael — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:37:50 +0000

I met Yalcin about ten years ago when I was working in a language school. He lived here in New York for almost six years, and then he moved back to Turkey. The last time I saw him was last December....

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English Idiom Lesson from Happy English

Michael — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:05:46 +0000

Here are some idioms that can be used to talk about cross cultural experiences: an eye opener / a fish out of water / get along / break the ice / put your food in it / see eye to eye / be...

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English Grammar Lesson: Using Must

Michael — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:27:31 +0000

Have a look at this conversation between two friends Joe: Hi Jim. What’s up? Jim: Hey Joe. I just finished working a double shift. Joe: You must be tired. Jim: Yeah, I am. But I must get this project...

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English Lesson: Fun Vs Enjoy

Michael — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:15:47 +0000

Hi Everyone. Sorry for the long silence. It has been a while since I posted a lesson here. It’s because I have been really busy getting ready to open Happy English’s new location on Madison Ave in...

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English Vocabulary Lesson: Fun Vs Funny

Michael — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:02:29 +0000

I went to a party last night with some of my friends from high school. The party was really fun. My friend Ed is a funny guy, and he always makes us laugh. Having fun and enjoying yourself is...

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English Vocabulary Lesson: Sign Vs. Signature

Michael — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:45:22 +0000

When I applied for my driver’s license, I needed to fill out the application form. Then, I brought the document to the window. The clerk said he needed my signature at the bottom of the form. So I...

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English Lesson: Stop Doing Vs. Stop to Do

Michael — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:01:59 +0000

Do you smoke? I stopped smoking when I was in my mid-twenties, and I am glad I did. I used to stop to have a cigarette several times during the day. Now, when I walk by buildings in NYC, I can see...

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English Lesson: Talking about your job & work

Michael — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:23:37 +0000

Let’s talk about work today. Here is a conversation I have had quite often: Michael: Hi. I’m Michael. Nice to meet you. Thom: Hi Michael. I’m Thom. It’s nice to meet you too. Michael: So Thom,...

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English Lesson & Quiz: During vs While

Michael — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:20:31 +0000

It was warm during the day today. During work, I looked out the window and noticed people were carrying their jackets while walking on the street. It wasn’t so warm early in the morning while I was...

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