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Versatile English Words: Volume 1
Miranda González, a favorite English language instructor and blog contributor for Livemocha, joins us again giving our intermediate and advanced English learners lessons in grammar and syntax. In this...
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More Fun & Funny Ways to Improve Your French
All too often language learners forget to have some fun with their endeavors. They commit to the work, practice their pronunciation, and bury their noses in their vocabulary and lessons. But let’s not...
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If you don’t have anything nice to say… use a euphemism!
Miranda González is back with another lesson in her series about English grammar. You’ve probably heard this old English proverb: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at...
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Versatile English Words: Volume 2
Here we are again with another great English lesson from our good friend Miranda González! Quiz time! Which English word fits ALL four situations below? 1. I only have three dollars for the bus....
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Multilingual Dogs? (An Explanation of Onomatopoeia)
Written by Miranda González You would think that dogs would make the same sound in all languages. After all, dogs don’t speak French, or Italian, or Russian. They just speak, well, dog. So if I’m in...
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Time For Some Idioms With the Word “Fall”
Written by Miranda González Happy first day of fall, everyone! The temperatures will soon begin to drop, and so will the leaves. It’s time to enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything and look forward to...
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Free English Lesson: Over vs. Under
Written by Miranda González If you’re an English learner, I think you’ll agree that prepositions are one of the trickiest parts of the language. But with a little explanation and a lot of practice,...
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Vocabulary Lesson – Cool-Weather Gear
Written by Miranda González It’s fall here in the Northern Hemisphere, so things are starting to get a bit chilly. You should probably grab something warm to wear on your way out the door – a...
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Try This On for Size – Helpful English Words for Halloween
Written by Miranda González Halloween is only couple of weeks away, so if you haven’t started thinking about a costume yet, you should probably start. (That is, assuming you celebrate Halloween!)...
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6 Seemingly Spooky Idioms
Written by Miranda González You know, idioms are a funny thing. By definition, you can’t figure out an idiom’s meaning simply by looking up individual words. At first glance, these idioms might look a...
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Sweets Around the World
Written by Miranda González It’s not officially Halloween until you groan, “Ohhhh, I think I ate too much candy.” Sure, we normally attribute candy-induced stomachaches to children, but adults are...
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Vocabulary Lesson: Syllabic Emphasis
Words with Identical Spelling that are Pronounced Differently Written by Miranda González English is a variable stress language, which means that there isn’t a way to predict which syllable will be...
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Grammar Lesson: Is Cheese Made FROM or OF Milk?
Written by Miranda González Have you ever asked yourself this question? Choosing a preposition to follow “made” can seem a bit tricky, but once you know some basic guidelines, you’ll have no problem...
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The Future is Bright for Livemocha
We—and our hard-working developers—are pleased to share with you some of the changes on the horizon for Livemocha! But before we tell you about all that’s new, we’d like the feedback and knowing eye...
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Top 11 American Football Terms – The Language of Football
If you’re learning American English, you can’t help but get sucked into American culture as well. And something that’s a really big deal in the United States is football. We’re not talking football as...
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5 Shopping Idioms for Black Friday
Written by Miranda González This Thursday is a big deal in the U.S. because it’s Thanksgiving! (Mmm…pumpkin pie!) However, serious shoppers may be even more excited about the day that follows, Black...
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9 American Football Terms Used in Everyday English
A couple of weeks ago, we gave you a crash course in American football terms since we are in smack in the middle of football season. This week, in response to a request from a Livemocha fan and blog...
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5 International Christmas Songs to Ring in the Holidays
by Miranda González Call me a Grinch, but I get tired of hearing the same Christmas songs over and over again. During this time of year, there’s a station in my hometown that plays like 30 or so...
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5 Holiday Food Idioms
by Miranda Gonzalez It’s the holiday season, and that means one thing: food, and lots of it. There’s a reason that so many people complain about putting on weight around Christmas – there’s just...
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Deconstructing “Deck the Halls”– Understanding A Holiday Music Classic
Most Christmas songs are pretty straightforward. It’s fairly clear what songs like “Silver Bells,” “Let It Snow,” and “O Christmas Tree” are all about. But there is one traditional song that perplexes...
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