“The Star-Spangled Banner”: History + Vocabulary for ESL Students
A couple of my in-person students asked me the other day about the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. They go to a lot of soccer games here in D.C., so they hear it a lot. They wanted to understand the history of the song, and the meaning of...
Vocab Jam: Learn 15 New Words with “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat”
Cats were revered in ancient Egypt—harming one could even be punishable by death!—and today, funny cat videos dominate the internet. I’d wager that more people have heard of Grumpy Cat than have heard of Frida Kahlo. Is it any wonder that everybody wants to be a...
Vocab Jam: Learn 10 New Words with the Classic Song “Ol’ Man River”
If you’re a fan of learning English with music, buckle up, because I’ve got a great song for you this week. Learn 10 new vocabulary words with the classic song “Ol’ Man River” from the musical Show Boat. If you want to test your...