English Hack: English Slang–Hump Day

English Hack: English Slang–Hump Day

Hello there, Freedom students.  Yesterday, I said it was “hump day”.  What does that mean?  Well, we use the phrase to talk about Wednesday.  Why?   Well, Wednesday is the middle day of the week.  So, we can imagine that if the week was a hill, Wednesday would be...

June 27, 2017: English Mini-Lesson

June 27, 2017: English Mini-Lesson

Hello there, Freedom students!  I hope you had a good Monday and Tuesday!  Let’s get going on another great English mini-lesson!   Choose the correct English words:   “I think Tokyo SkyTree is __________ Tokyo Tower.” Most largest than Biggest than More big...

TOEIC Vocab Monday: Comprehensive

TOEIC Vocab Monday: Comprehensive

Happy Monday, Freedom students!  Let’s kick the week off right with a TOEIC vocabulary word!  Get your flashcards ready!   Comprehensive (adj)--to be complete, to look over everything, to check 100%   “You should get a comprehensive exam from your doctor...

Famous Quotes Friday: Joss Whedon

Famous Quotes Friday: Joss Whedon

Hello, Freedom students!  Today, I have a great quote for you from the very famous screenwriter and movie director, Joss Whedon.   Whedon was born today, June 23rd, in 1964.  He comes from a family of very famous screenwriters and directors.  His grandfather,...

June 20, 2017: English Mini-Lesson

June 20, 2017: English Mini-Lesson

Hello, Freedom students!  I hope the week has been treating you well so far.  Let’s get today going with another English mini-lesson!   Choose the correct verb:   “Wow, it is really _______ out there!”   Rain Rained Raining To rain   This should be...

TOEIC Vocab Monday: precious

TOEIC Vocab Monday: precious

Heya Freedom students!  It’s Monday, and you know what that means?  It’s time for another TOEIC vocabulary word.  So, get your flashcards ready!   Precious (adj)--very valuable, very important to a person or thing.   “The Hope Diamond is a very precious...

English Hack: To Live vs Live

English Hack: To Live vs Live

Hey, Freedom students!  This week’s mini-lesson used an interesting word, so let’s chat about it!   Live (the adjective) is used to describe things that are happening right now, or to describe something that is currently alive.  For example: “We saw a live comedy...