17 March, 2020 at 1:39 PM
ELC is proud to provide virtual options for new and existing students to continue their English learning without disruption as we follow recommendations from health experts to practice social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Utilizing Readmore... updated and innovative online teaching methods, ELC invites English language learners from around the world to join us for our online classes, which continue to be taught by our most experienced and veteran teachers. In addition to our online courses, our School Directors will be available in person, to provide drop-in hours and any additional support that may be needed for local students.
If you have any questions about ELC, current courses, or are a new student looking for options to enhance your English skills while typical daily activities are disrupted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Special offers are currently available for new students!
The health and safety of our students, staff, and host families are our first priority and we look forward to moving our community online temporarily while prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 takes place.
17 March, 2020 at 1:39 PM
ELC is proud to provide virtual options for new and existing students to continue their English learning without disruption as we follow recommendations from health experts to practice social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Utilizing updated and innovative online teaching methods, ELC invites English language learners from around the world to join us for our online classes, which continue to be taught by our most experienced and veteran teachers. In addition to our online courses, our School Directors will be available in person, to provide drop-in hours and any additional support that may be needed for local students.
If you have any questions about ELC, current courses, or are a new student looking for options to enhance your English skills while typical daily activities are disrupted, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Special offers are currently available for new students!
The health and safety of our students, staff, and host families are our first priority and we look forward to moving our community online temporarily while prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 takes place.
Now that it is April, spring has sprung, and for Americans… it’s baseball season!
The first professional baseball league was born in 1871, and has been a classic American pastime. With baseball being such an important part of American culture, it has even influenced our English language. Learn some new baseball idioms to impress your friends and get ready for the season!
Meaning: To surprise someone with something unexpected or a problem
Example: My teacher threw a curve ball at our class by giving us a pop quiz on our readings
Meaning: An approximate number that you feel is close to the real number
Example: “How many students attended the event? It doesn’t have to be the actual number, but a ballpark estimate will do”
Meaning: Immediately, first thing
Example: Right off the bat, I could tell that Conversation class would be my favorite one.
Meaning: To come forward and take responsibility for something
Example: Since my classmates didn’t want to do their presentation first, I decided to step up to the plate and volunteer.
Meaning: To fail
Example: “Were you able to get talk your way out of skipping class?” “No, I struck out. I’ll go to class like a good student.”
Check out an American baseball game at Dodger’s Stadium to see how these terms are used in real baseball settings too!
