The name Karen was a common name for a girl. It reached its peak in popularity in the 1960s where it was the 4th most popular name in America. In 2020, there was a drastic decrease in the number of babies named Karen. A dramatic decrease in baby names has happened before. Since 2005, the … Read More
I find maps very interesting. They can show us a different way of looking at the world. In this lesson, you will work together to try to figure out what each map represents. Additionally, you will decide on a caput mundi (world capital). All Maps are Wrong + Guess the Map Meaning Caput Mundi (World … Read More
In this lesson, we will try some team building games. This will be a nice warm up speaking activity for the semester. You will rank items on your own as well as in a group. We will discover that collective knowledge > independent knowledge. Lost at Sea Arctic Survival Desert Survival
Hello and welcome, Here is my introduction PowerPoint. I’m excited to meet you and start this semester.
Here is a newer English phrase. The first time this phrase was used was on December 31, 2017. Weird flex but ok is a sarcastic remark. It is used to make fun of someone who is bragging about an inappropriate accomplishment. It raises more questions than answers. Example: “I married my best friend’s dad – … Read More
An old wives’ tale is a belief that is generally believe but incorrect. It is a type of urban legend. They are usually traditional beliefs related to “feminine” areas of expertise including health, pregnancy, nutrition, or social relations. However, the phrase can be applied to any situation where the commonly held belief is incorrect. Example: … Read More
Have you seen those satisfying videos? For example, there are some pressure-washing videos that are very satisfying to watch. Well, lately I have been watching some river break videos and it is given me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Let me explain: In some areas, rivers flow into the ocean. A large amount of … Read More
Here is the problem: the next tribe (and your tribe are stealing goats from each other). How would you handle this situation? Would you: Put up large fences to stop people. Talk to the other group and make peace. Cut the head and hooves (feet) off of a goat and turn it into a sport. … Read More
I’ll tell you what is used to introduce an idea or add emphasis to a statement. I’ll tell you what is an informal way to propose a deal. It’s a discourse marker and it’s used to indicate that the speaker is going to make a suggestion. Example: I’ll tell you what, if you … Read More
When I was young, my father enjoyed snacking on pickled herring. Herring is a type of fish. So, pickled herring is quite sour and has an interesting texture. Sometimes my father would share the pickled herring with me and my sisters. It is not a flavor that everyone likes, but I do. In Korea it … Read More
