Tag: language
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The Island Flamingo: Part 11
The next morning at 9, I stuff my drawstring backpack with essential supplies (phone, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.) and dress for my secret journey to the island. My clothes consist of beige capri shorts, a blue and white floral tank top, and white strappy sandals with a floppy sun hat. One of the fashion tips in ... -
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Universal Language: A Haiku
Bright innocent eyes Speak universal language Sparking connections -
English Classes Need Revising
English classes need revising in this growing sea of muddy language as well as to keep the love of reading alive in students. -
A Gibb’s Smack Upside the Head on Anti-Semitism
Everyone knows when a word gets distorted, I tend to get a bit upset. Especially when it is a powerful word, such as anti-Semitism. So, you can expect this not to be a pleasant lesson. Somehow modern society has taken the term anti-Semitism and changed its meaning. Anti-Semitism is meant to describe prejudice or hostility towards ... -
Applying to VIPKID: My Experience Part 2
Read Part 1 here. July 14 It’s the Big Day!! My husband is off, so we get up early and grab a bite to eat. I pick out a gold top and put a little makeup on. I like the natural look, especially for something important like this. Just a bit of foundation, mascara, eyeliner, ... -
Applying to VIPKID: My Experience Part One
Like many looking for a job, I subscribed to a few sites which send emails with various places hiring at the moment. You know, the ones that send you all the jobs you’re not qualified for because you were too lazy to fill out another profile and upload, again, a copy of your resume. As ...