Archive for the 'Learn English' Category
November 17, 2015
Refractory Rhymes – rhymeless words (words that don’t rhyme)
Here are some words picked by Alisha:
film - another word for "movie"
month - each of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided
oblige - to make someone legally or morally bound to do something
Learn more words that don't rhyme!
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The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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November 16, 2015
Have you heard about Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, North Carolina
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most visited national park in the United States. It's a very popular place for hiking, fishing, sightseeing, horseback riding and bicycling.
Let's go camping at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this weekend!
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The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English... Show more
November 10, 2015
Commonly Used English Onomatopoeia
Here are some words picked by Alisha:
beep - electronic, car sound
jingle - light ringing sound made by metal objects
thump - to hit something heavily, the sound of a beating heart
Learn more onomatopoeia!
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P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of English with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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November 5, 2015
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona/Nevada
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, operated by the National Park Service, stretches from the westernmost point of Grand Canyon National Park all the way to north of Bullhead City, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada. Within its boundaries is Lake Mead, the United States' largest reservoir and includes a vast amount of wilderness and desert terrain.
Let's plan a trip to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area!
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The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range frolture and holidays to grammar, slang,... Show more
October 31, 2015
Baby animals
Here are the words picked by Alisha.
cub - the young of a fox, bear, lion, or other carnivorous mammal
kid - a baby goat or human child/young person
larva - a wingless, often wormlike baby insect
Learn more words about baby animals!
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P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of English with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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October 29, 2015
SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego, California
SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park, located in San Diego.
There are whales and dolphins at SeaWorld!
P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of English with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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October 26, 2015
Attention Everyone: You Can Learn the “ea” Sound Easily!
Hi listeners,
Did you know we've released a new phonics iBook and video recently? And the best part is that they are both free! Check them out and learn how to pronounce the "ea" sound correctly.
1. New Video: Learn Phonics: "ea"
2. Free iBook: Learn Phonics: "ea"
Click here to download the accompanying iBook: Learn Phonics: “ea” for free. Press the sound icon next to each word and repeat after it.
3. Please leave a review and rating!
Click here to rate this book! Your reviews and ratings on iTunes are our driving force and motivation. It takes just 10 seconds and will mean the world to us!
Stay tuned for more announcements on free videos, stories and much much more!
The Kids vs Life Team
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October 24, 2015
New Free iBook & Video: 3 Steps to Learn the “er” Sound in English
Hi listeners,
Want to know how to pronounce the “er” sound correctly? Why not check out our new phonics iBook and video – they are both free! Follow these steps to learn the "er" sound.
Step 1. Watch our new and fun video, Learn Phonics: “er”
Step 2. Practice the "er" sound with this free iBook, Learn Phonics: “er”
Click here to download the accompanying iBook: Learn Phonics: “er” for free. Press the sound icon next to each word and repeat after it.
Step 3. Give us a review and rating so that we can keep creating more books for you!
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October 22, 2015
Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah
Temple Square is a complex located in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. It is one of The United States' National Historic Landmarks.
P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of English with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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October 20, 2015
Commonly Misspelled Words
Here are the words picked by Alisha:
to believe - to accept something as true
a lot - a large number or amount, a great deal
grateful - feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness, thankful
Learn more commonly misspelled words!
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P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of English with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons
The Daily Dose of English is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your English over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the English Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard.
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