Category: Everyday Grammar (日常语法)

The New Year comes on different dates for different cultures. And most of the Western world celebrates it on January 1st. One thing many cultures have in common is the…

Many Americans will travel over the winter holidays, often to return to the homes and towns of their childhood. For people from the state of West Virginia, and wider Appalachia,…

We are entering a major gift-giving season in the United States. People purchase goods and services for their loved ones, friends, coworkers, and others. But how do we talk about…

A few weeks ago, we asked our readers and listeners to describe their pets. We asked them to practice using multiple adjectives in a certain order. One reader, Maria from…

We are now in between two major American holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the most important time of the year for giving gifts. So, in the holiday spirit, we…

People around the world have many kinds of pets. Common pets include cats and dogs. Less common pets might include snakes and guinea pigs. Pets differ not only by what…

Americans will soon celebrate Thanksgiving. The holiday involves family, friends and food. A common expression Americans say to each other at this time of year is “Happy Thanksgiving.” In the…

In a recent lesson, we explored a point of connection between grammar and optimism – a good or hopeful opinion of the world and future events. In today’s lesson, we…

How do we talk about events or actions that make us happy or hopeful about the present and future? In other words, how do we talk about optimism? In today’s…

An interesting holiday in the United States is coming up soon. Halloween happens on the last day of October. If you have lived in the U.S., you have probably noticed…

Consider almost any social or political issue. It could be local or international. Some people have one idea about the issue, and other people have other ideas about the issue.…

The war between Israel and Hamas has drawn a lot of international attention this week. News reports, videos, and social media posts have informed people about the latest events in…

Consider an unusual time in your life. Perhaps your country was having a financial crisis or a political crisis. Perhaps one of your family members became sick. In other words,…

Over the last several months, there have been many news reports about possible alien life and strange objects in the skies, sometimes called UFOs. The stories have led to public…

Consider a time you asked someone to drink tea, coffee, or soda. What kinds of terms and structures did you use? In this week’s Everyday Grammar, we will explore a…