Dream Host Mother
The other day I was blown away when one of my students, Yukina wrote about her host mother, Emily–someone she had only known for a couple of weeks–as being one of the people she most admired in her life. With…
Read moreWhether you’re looking for a cozy cafe or a place to go dancing on a Friday night, we’ve got some great local tips for you so that there’s no need to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for the third time or get mixed up in a horde of people in Times Square. From neighborhood guides to off the beaten path destinations, consider our blog your one-stop destination for all things NYC culture.
The other day I was blown away when one of my students, Yukina wrote about her host mother, Emily–someone she had only known for a couple of weeks–as being one of the people she most admired in her life. With…
Read moreIf you’ve ever found yourself lost in a conversation because every other word was some form of alien English, you’re not alone. Most native speakers aren’t even aware of the amount of slang they use in their day-to-day encounters. Nevertheless,…
Read moreBay Ridge is like the shy kid in school who, unbeknownst to everyone, leads a double life as a Broadway singer. In other words, this southern Brooklyn neighborhood has a lot more going on than you might expect. Waterfront parks…
Read moreReading a book in English may seem like a difficult undertaking. However, there are many book options out there for all levels of English language learners. Whether you’re a fan of graphic novels, poetry, or literary classics, there is something…
Read moreLearning a new language takes time, there’s no doubt about it. And while it’s certainly important to take an English course, it’s equally important to use the resources around you to truly grow your English skills. So if you’re studying…
Read moreIf you showed up to work in a striped baseball uniform and dirty cleats, many of your colleagues would probably chose to eat lunch at their desks that day. So if you’re contemplating wearing your hockey helmet or your favorite…
Read moreArtisan mustard shops have replaced corner stores, soulless apartment buildings have taken over the waterfront, and that watch repair store on the corner is now a pop-up market selling CBD-infused soda. In a city that’s constantly evolving, for better or…
Read more1. Party animal: Someone who really enjoys parties and goes to as many as possible. Let’s drop in on a conversation: A: Did you see Jerry at the party last night? B: He was hard to miss. He’s a real…
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Read moreNew York City is not what you’d see if you googled the word, “summer.” What you would see is a bunch of sandy white beaches, coconut cocktails, and those flamingo pool floats that infiltrated Instagram a couple summers ago. And…
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