It’s or its? You’re or your? They’re or their or there? Today on the CISL Blog, we are looking at commonly misused words in English. Many of these words are misused by both native and non-native speakers! Commonly confused words in English It’s and its It’s is a contraction and means “it is,” while its is a...
If there is one thing San Diego does not lack, it is beaches. The city has over 70 miles of beaches for students who study English in San Diego to enjoy, and with such temperate weather, these beaches can be enjoyed year-round! But with so many beaches to choose from, how do you pick where...
The temperatures are rising in California, and this means one thing for San Diego residents and CISL SD students: the fair is here!! Each year, cities across the United States put on a local fair. Fairs in the U.S. vary from city to city, but most have a few things in common: Â they must have...
When you think of American cheese, what do you think of? If you answered cheddar, you are not alone: many CISL students associate the word “cheese” in the United States with the yellow, processed cheese that is popular on hamburgers. But this is hardly a representative of true American cheese! CISL students are surprised to...
By CISL SD Student, Linda Sintniklaas (The Netherlands) San Diego’s Little Italy When you are staying in Vantaggio in San Diego, you will live in Little Italy. This is a little village in the centre of San Diego with a lot of restaurants, cafés and bars. People here will speak to you in Italian and...
By Linda Sintniklaas, The Netherlands (CISL San Diego Student) If you think you can’t go to a good baseball match in San Diego, you’re totally wrong! The home stadium of the Padres is located in San Diego, named the Petco Park. This stadium is the property of the much appreciated San Diego Padres, ‘the’ baseball...
