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In-N-Out and California slang

There’s fast food . . . and then there is In-N-Out. Californians will go on and on about how delicious In-N-Out is: the freshness of the burger, the soft bread, the delicious cheese, the “animal style” grilled onions, the special sauce: the ingredients come together to make one very delicious burger! In-N-Out was founded in...

English tense 4 of 12: The Past Progressive
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English tense 4 of 12: The Past Progressive

The Past Progressive (also called the Past Continuous) is one of the 12 English tenses, and one that is used very often. Today we are looking at this tense and talking about one of the coolest neighborhoods in San Diego: Ocean Beach! Called “OB” by most, Ocean Beach is an area between Point Loma and...

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Pronunciation of “ed” endings

Pronunciation is an important part of learning any language . . . but where to start? And how to practice? CISL teachers agree that one common mistake students from any language make is the pronunciation of “ed” endings on English verbs. It is a great thing for students of any level to practice in order...