by Andrea Giordano | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog, Idioms, Student Posts, Videos
When things fall apart that means the situation is deteriorating or crumbling and not working. An example of this would be if your plumbing, air conditioner, and a window in your house broke all at the same time. Have you ever had things fall apart? Was that video...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 1, 2012 | Basic, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
In the new batman movie The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Wayne, the main character, has a fear of bats as a child and then embraces his fear as an adult and turns himself into the superhero batman. Bats are winged nocturnal mammals that eat bugs and fruit. They sleep in...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 30, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
The word bereave means to mourn or grieve the loss of something or someone. Many people go through a season of bereavement when a loved one dies. Have you ever been bereaved? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave a comment below with questions, comments,...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 27, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Most everyone has heard of and likes the 1960s band The Beetles because their music was revolutionary and has lasted generations. But, do you like beetles the insect? In the video below I show you many various kinds of beetles. I’m just glad they are behind the...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 25, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Have you ever heard of the famous Romeo & Juliet balcony scene? Well, a balcony is a railed platform on the second level of a building. It can be inside overlooking another room or outside overlooking a garden, yard, or street. Have you ever been on a balcony? Was...
by Andrea Giordano | Jul 23, 2012 | Advanced, Blog, Student Posts, Videos, Vocabulary
Have you ever looked for a safe place to stay? If so, that means you were seeking asylum. Asylum is a place of refuge or safety. A safe haven. It is often found in churches. In the video below I discuss one of the United State’s policies on asylum for those...
