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Word Choice
It's all about word choice. Recently a friend in Sunday School told our class, "My wife says I'm tight...but I tell her I'm thrifty." We all laughed. Why? Because they are saying basically the same thing: my friend is very careful with...
Pourquoi Stories
"Pourquoi" means "why?" in French. Therefore, a Pourquoi Story is a short fictional story that tries to explain why something is the way it is, especially something in nature. These legends, also called "Origin Stories" or "Creation Myths," are common in folklore....
Testimonial & Advice
A testimonial is a kind of writing where you explain something you have bought, done, believed, or somehow experienced. Businesses use them all the time; they love to quote "happy customers" who explain how the product or service is so wonderful. Check our website at...
The Role of Religion in the USA
At DreyerCoaching.com, not only do we help students learn English, but also learn about life in the USA. Not long ago, Dave, one of my outstanding online students in Beijing, China, asked me: What was the role of Christianity in forming the United States? That...
Testimonials
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