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Author: Mary McKinley

Mary McKinley is an experienced English teacher, editor and content creator. Originally from Southern California, she moved to Bern, Switzerland in 2006 and since then she has helped professionals with all their English needs.
August 20, 2024August 26, 2024Exams, Grammar, Writing

How to Use Commas in English, PART ONE

When should you use commas? When should you absolutely NOT use them? Finally understand the point of commas and how to use them correctly.

July 21, 2024July 25, 2024America, Culture, History, Vocabulary

Why Americans Love Air Conditioning

We’re in the middle of summer right now and for most of Europe and the US, it is hot! Today, we’re diving […]

4th of July
July 3, 2022July 25, 2024America, Culture, History

MAKING SENSE OF THE 4th OF JULY FOR THE SWISS

What’s July 4th about? Why is it such a big deal? And how is it different from the Swiss National Day?

US vs UK English
June 10, 2022July 25, 2024America, England, Vocabulary

US vs UK VOCABULARY DIFFERENCES

What happens when you go to England and speak American English? You get laughed at. A lot. I discovered this personally when […]

Learning English
June 3, 2022July 25, 2024Learning, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

WHAT KIND OF LEARNER ARE YOU?

Do you learn best by listening to your teacher? Or is it better for you to read something yourself? Maybe you just […]

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