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Comment on Halloween vs. Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night. by Denise Wilson

Denise Wilson — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:29:26 +0000

I am 81 years old. My early childhood was spent in the sourh of England At the age of about 5 I can remember Guy fawks night . For weeks before people wouldd dump their burnable rubbish in a huge pile in the local park building it up to a mountainous pile in readiness for Guy Fawkes night. Someone added a huge guy fawkes ephigy on top. Members of the community gathered there with their fireworks at dusk. I can remember being awed by the sight of the huge fire but terrified of the fireworks!. In later childhood guyfawks celebrations continued in my new home country Australia , Now fireworks are banned and Halloween has very much taken over. I guess the was little profit to be made from selling fireworks where they were banned to the general public. People spend hundreds of dollars on halloween costumes, Costumes are increasingly more gruesome and gory. Personally I dislike the commercialised halloween celebration especially for small children. There is enough gore in the world and on TV.

I have not posted this before as your website is saying!

Comment on Confused by ENSURE, REASSURE, INSURE, ASSURE? Learn the Differences! by Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:42:31 +0000

Thank you a lot for this “great” video. I definitely know now the differences of all -sure words. 🙂 You guys are really doing a good job.

Comment on How to use the phrase ‘of course’ – it’s not always polite by kurye

kurye — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:03:59 +0000

I admire your courage in sharing vulnerable and personal stories.

Comment on Ground Control to Major Tom by David Bowie with Lyrics by Ron Stauffer

Ron Stauffer — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:24:24 +0000

It’s a wonderful backdrop to the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” especially when sung by Kristen Wiig — so beautiful and inspirational!

Comment on The Phrasal Verb Rap Video with Fluency MC by Nives

Nives — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:13:42 +0000

Excellent as always! Thanks for this video on phrasal verbs, I will share with my students.

Comment on How to use the phrase ‘of course’ – it’s not always polite by Jayce

Jayce — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:34:46 +0000

In reply to Charlie.

Absolutely! It’s why I clicked onto this site.

When you were young, and a parent reminded you that another adult said “Thank you”….was your response “Of course?” I was taught to say You’re Welcome. WHO IS DIRECTING OTHERWISE? Now, when I hear that 20-something say “of course,” I ask; “Of course…what?” 1) Of course you’re thankful that I served you. OR 2) Of course I’m doing this for you, I have no other choice.

Comment on The Phrasal Verb Rap Video with Fluency MC by Jay

Jay — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:05:47 +0000

In reply to Rose. I've added the transcript to the post. It appears just under the video. I hope that helps.

Comment on The Phrasal Verb Rap Video with Fluency MC by Rose

Rose — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:18:47 +0000

Absolutely wonderful! I wonder if I could get a copy of the lyrics…

Comment on “Look” as a Phrasal Verb and the Sad Tale of Mr. Gerbil by Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:49:29 +0000

Still missing Vicky, but compliments for your videos! They are great, vey helpful and I love them.

Comment on “Look” as a Phrasal Verb and the Sad Tale of Mr. Gerbil by NELSON-COURT, Dedene Mme.

NELSON-COURT, Dedene Mme. — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:56:09 +0000

Love the new lessons! Thank you for the renewed enthusiasm around your site.