Hands-On Happiness
What creative crafts are popular among Gen Z? Interested in what your peers may be making in your free time? Read on to learn more about how young people engage with pottery and crochet!
Spill the Tea on Gen Z Slang
Generation Z (Gen Z) describes an age group that includes kids to young adults. There is even a special slang vocabulary used by many members of this generation. Interested in learning more? Here are 15 commonly used words and phrases.
Classic American Literature: The Best Books to Read to Strengthen Your English Skills
What better way to take a break from the hot summer heat than reading a good book indoors? This article explores four classic American novels that are perfect for literature-lovers and English-language learners alike. The four books featured are perfect for all English-language levels: beginner to advanced. Read on and discover your next favorite book!
English Slang Through Valentine’s Day Candy
Conversation hearts are definitely not the most delicious Valentine’s candy in the United States, but it might be the candy with the most history. Conversation hearts are iconic and well-known because they feature cute phrases. Read to discover and decode some of the English phrases!
5 Apps and Websites to Help You with Pronouncing Words in English
These fun websites and apps can help you understand how to pronounce new words and work on your pronunciation of old words.
Dope. Salty. Lit. Add some commonly used American slang words to your vocabulary!
In a nutshell, slang is informal speech. It is most often used amongst young people and has its roots in popular culture, whether that be music, television, celebrities, or Internet trends. Slang changes constantly, so words or expressions that were popular last year or even a couple months ago may not be relevant anymore.
TED Talk: Go ahead, make up new words!
In the Ted Talk “Go ahead, make up new words!”, lexicographer Erin Mckean explains how language adapts and how new words are added to the dictionary. In her opinion, words are created everyday by individuals throughout the world.
RAGBRAI: Cornfields, Wind Turbines, and Concerts
In this article America House volunteer, Philip Kopatz, shares his experience in RAGBRAI (The Registers Annual Great Bicycle Race Across Iowa). Check out how did he enter into the world of cycling that was kind of a fluke accident.
TED Talk Vocabulary: 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation
In just under twelve minutes, radio show host Celeste Headlee will discuss ten ways to improve your conversations with this popular TED Talk. Below you will discover oodles of words, phrases, and idioms mentioned in the video. Feel free to follow along by reading the subtitles or the transcript. Plus, at the end of this article, discover a deck of flashcards containing each vocabulary term!