BBC News – Electronic cigarettes challenge anti-smoking efforts. Its been some time since I’ve posted anything in my blog. I’ve been quite busy teaching English online and studying for my Masters in Microsystems Engineering here in Germany. As summer has…
Check out this fun article from the BBC News – Britishisms and the Britishisation of American English
BBC News – Britishisms and the Britishisation of American English. This is a very interesting article that talks about words and phrases that have “crossed the atlantic” from Britain to become common place in America. I definitely saw this coming,…
Olympic Vocabulary Words
I’ve been talking to my students lately about all the events they can watch on TV having to do with the London 2012 Olympics. Its a good conversation starter and it gives them a chance to learn a bit of…
I hope those visiting the eastern part of France take notice of this: Travel Tip – Europe – France – Guedelon – Building a French castle in the 21st Century with Medieval tools
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR7SI7tzvhA&w=420&h=315] Last summer I was fortunate to stop over at an amazing project that’s been in construction for a few years in Burgundy in the eastern part of France. Guedelon – Official Website At Guedelon artisans, craftsman and architects…
UK vs US English 1 – YouTube
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_g61r06KY] via UK vs US English 1 – YouTube. This is one of my favorite videos comparing British and American English. Do you know of anymore differences? Send me a note to let me know what you think! And…
BBC News – IsAnyoneUps Hunter Moore: The nets most hated man
This story highlights the dangers of online bullying and the recent phenomenon of revenge pornography. The owner of the site IsAnyoneUp, Hunter Moore, made a name for himself by encouraging followers of his sight to post compromising pictures of their…
BBC News – Nicolas Sarkozy says France has too many foreigners
In making this statement did Nicolas Sarkozy set himself apart from his opponents in a positive way? Many might say that he made a good point in this interview. Where do you stand when it comes to immigration in Europe?…
Why French Parents Are Superior by Pamela Druckerman – WSJ.com
Interesting essay about the differences between French and American child rearing. Read for yourselves to form an opinion. Let me know what you think! Why French Parents Are Superior by Pamela Druckerman – WSJ.com.
Merkel, in Speech at Davos, – WSJ.com
This is the latest news on the progress that the EU members are making in coming to an agreement that will bailout the member countries that are suffering from high unemployment and rising national debt. Merkel, in Speech at Davos,…
Hello to my friends! Teacher from NYC ready to help you improve your English :-D
Hi my WordPress friends! My name is Patrick and I’m a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. I moved to Germany last year to finish my Masters studies in Biomedical Engineering. I teach online English lessons and I also…