It is time for the Grammar Lesson of the Month! This May, CISL is focusing on Tag Questions, beginning with today’s post on two of the more common Tag Questions: those using the “be” and “do” verbs. Before we talk about Tag Questions . . . . what does tag mean? “Tag” Definitions “Tag” is...
“Sunday Funday” is an expression Americans know well . . . especially the fun-loving residents of Mission and Pacific Beach! If you are looking for a great way to spend your Sunday, we suggest beginning with brunch at the beautiful Catamaran Resort in Mission Beach. Located on Mission Bay, the resort offers beautiful views of...
This month, CISL is celebrating one of the coolest tourist attractions in San Francisco: Alcatraz! In honor of this historic locale, we have a list of some common English expressions that are associated with crime and jail. How many of these do you know? English “jail” expressions “Ball and chain” Originally the name for the...
Of the 220 parks and green spaces that San Francisco boasts, Golden Gate Park is perhaps the most well-known: 13 million people visit each year! Music theaters, museums, botanical gardens, lakes, tennis courts, bird watching areas . . . there is something for everyone in San Francisco’s most famous park. Following are suggestions for a...
Sailing in San Diego . . . try saying that five times fast! It is true that San Diego has its share of beautiful hiking trails, amusement parks, shopping, and restaurants, but what keeps students coming back again and again to study English in San Diego is the water. What better way to see San...
Moolah, Dinero, Cheddar, Bucks . . . there are so many slang words for “money” in the English language! If you are studying English in San Diego or San Francisco, you will probably be shopping often, whether it be buying clothes, souvenirs, or tasty meals at local restaurants. Each of these shopping experiences is an...
Sometimes it is difficult to express love in words . . . but these slang words do a great job of expressing amor! Learn all about how to describe relationships, and then read our recommendations for places to take your love on a date. English Dating Slang Exclusive Definition: not dating other people Clingy Definition:...
Seattle may be the U.S. city most often associated with coffee (it was the birthplace of Starbucks!) but San Francisco’s laid-back coffee shops serving up delicious roasts give Seattle a run for its money.* Check out some of these excellent coffee shops while you are studying English in San Francisco. *run for its money =...
Every Tuesday, two of the museums in Balboa Park are free to San Diego residents. But this February, tickets to over 40 San Diego museums are half off! Thanks to Macy’s, the store that is presenting this event, residents can pick up a free pass to San Diego’s museums. The pass is good from February...
Everyone seems to have a different idea for the perfect first date. A fancy steakhouse and the theater? Dinner and a movie? Or . . . some burgers and the sunset? Although it is difficult to say exactly what the dating traditions are in the United States (everyone is different!) there are some things which are...
