Atlanta History Center Field Trip

Last Friday AEI students visited the Atlanta History Center. It was a very cold morning, but thankfully we didn’t have to wait outside very long.We first visited the new exhibit “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta.” There were many interesting objects...

Idiom of the Week – It’s the Thought That Counts

Are you buying any holiday gifts? Remember, “it’s the thought that counts,” this week’s idiom meaning the kindness of the gift is what is important, not the gift itself. The time spent trying to do something nice for someone else is what...

November Potluck Party

Last November AEI hosted a Potluck Party to celebrate the end of another great session. There was lots of food, including some traditional Thanksgiving dishes: mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac ‘n’ cheese, and cranberry sauce. People got into the accessories...

Resource – Sounds of English

If you’re looking for more practice with English pronunciation, this is a fantastic website: http://soundsofspeech.uiowa.edu/english/english.htmlYou can see how all the sounds of American English are made and hear how they sound using examples. There are...

Idiom of the Week – Keep An Eye On

Regarding the storms currently in Atlanta, this week’s idiom is “keep an eye on,” which means to watch someone or something carefully for safety.For example, “Can you keep an eye on my purse while I go to the restroom?”Or, “Keep an...