The holiday season can be tough for vegetarians if they are not resourceful. A meal can quickly turn into an assembly of side dishes with no main focus and this gets tiresome by the time New Year’s rolls around. While a Tofurkey is always an option, a nut roast is […]
Not all horror movies are created equal. There are some out there that are so bad, they’re good. This list is a guide to some of the best worst horror movies. They might not scare you, but you’ll definitely be entertained. Road Kill (2010) is a completely nonsensical Australian horror film […]
Many teachers find themselves faced with limited resources either due to budget cuts or lack of initial funding. This is especially true in the ESL classroom. Teaching English as a Second Language can be challenging when you lack resources like a copier, projector, or computers, but it is not impossible. […]
Beginners learning English often struggle with the multitude of tenses and the minute differences between them. The past simple and the present perfect are two of the most troublesome tenses. They each describe the past but by emphasizing different aspects of it. Nonetheless, learners can distinguish these tenses with a […]
As one of the world’s leading languages, more and more people are studying English and for a variety of reasons. One of the first things beginners learn is the present simple tense. This is the simplest tense and it serves as the base for the tenses that learners will encounter […]
Egypt is home to treasures and history from thousands of years ago. However, it can also be a daunting place to visit without the cover of a tour company. With the right preparation and research, the independent traveler can also feel at home there and have the vacation of a […]
Cupcakes have always been popular with children, but in recent years they have been gaining ground with adults. Cupcake bakeries are sprouting up all over the country, elevating cupcakes from a child’s snack to an elegant dessert for grown-ups. However, they are easy enough to bake yourself and you don’t […]
The cozy mystery community is incredibly tight knit. Authors and readers regularly interact not only on Facebook and Twitter, but also via blogs. Most mystery authors maintain their own websites and blogs, but some have joined ranks to create truly special sites. If you are new to the cozy mystery […]
When creating a grammar exam it is important to consider the type of questions you will ask. Many teachers employ a variety of techniques and questions to appeal to each type of learner. The most popular types of grammar questions are jumbled sentences, multiple choice questions, gap fills, and simple […]
The first day of an ESL course can be intimidating for teachers as well as students. No tone has been set yet and no one is sure what to expect. The first impressions made during this lesson can color the entire course and your relationship with your students. There are […]
Without a doubt, the world is becoming a smaller place and more and more people are leaving their own countries to try their luck abroad. The Middle East has drawn many expatriates to it in recent years for a variety of reasons. Arabic is a growing language and students are […]
Every mystery fan knows Agatha Christie. However, most readers stop at her most famous works with her best known protagonists, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. It’s a shame to not explore deeper into her oeuvre and enjoy some of her works that have been forgotten over the years. The Pale […]
