Author: NewET

Canada Day on July 1 is basically Canada’s giant birthday party —and Canadians celebrate it in ways that are both patriotic and a little funny. The quick history (with a smile) On July 1, 1867, three British colonies joined together to form the country of Canada under the Canadian Confederation. The colonies were: Province of...

When do I use I am doing?  Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I buy a computer because I need one. b) I am buying a computer because I need one. a)  I am getting a new camera for my birthday. b) I get a new camera for my birthday.   We...

What it is? National Junk Food Day is a lighthearted holiday dedicated to eating your favorite “guilty pleasure” snacks—things you probably wouldn’t eat every day if you were trying to be healthy. Think: burgers 🍔 fries 🍟 candy 🍬 donuts 🍩 chips 🥔 It’s the one day you can throw all nutrition rules out the...

⭐️ The stars themselves Matariki refers to a cluster of nine stars, each with its own meaning. The central star, Matariki, is often seen as a mother figure, surrounded by her children. Each star governs an aspect of life, such as: food from the sea crops and forests rain and wind human wellbeing This connects...

The story (America says, “We’re out!”) Back in the 1700s, the colonies in United States were still controlled by Great Britain. The colonists were getting pretty annoyed because Britain kept adding taxes — on things like paper, tea, and other everyday stuff. The colonists basically said: “Why are we paying taxes if we don’t get...

I did or I have done? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) We have played football yesterday. b) We played football yesterday. a)  I have finished my homework, so I can write to you now. b) I finished my homework, so I can write to you now.   We use the past simple...

When do I add -S to verbs? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) Juan works during the day and studies at night. b) Juan works during the day and studys at night. a)  My computer don’t work very well. b) My computer don’t work very well.   We use the infinitive form of...

The Story (Malta style) Back in 1919, when Malta was under British rule, people were not happy campers. Food prices were rising, the economy was rough, and Maltese citizens basically said: “Excuse me… why is bread more expensive than my patience?” 😤🥖 So on June 7, crowds gathered to protest. Things escalated, shots were fired,...

Do I need a in this sentence? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I went to party last night b) I went to a party last night a) Oxford is a very old city b) Oxford is very old city   We use a with singular countable nouns: I want to buy a...

When: Observed on the last Monday of May. Purpose: To honour U.S. military personnel who have died in service to their country. Historical Background After the Civil War (1861–1865): Thousands of soldiers died, and communities began decorating their graves with flowers as a way to honour the fallen.   Decoration Day: Originally called Decoration Day,...