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On Point: The Perfect Aspect
Category: Grammar | 2017-03-02
The Perfect Aspect: Looking BackWe are going to take a look into the perfect aspect and how it affects the meaning of verbs. We will look at its composition and uses, as well as some examples. By the end, I ... [Read more]
On Point: Hiring A Translator
Category: Translation | 2017-02-23
5 Things You Need To Know When Hiring A TranslatorMichael Jordan is most likely the best basketball player the world will ever see. However, I would never hire him to write code for my website. The same logic should stand ... [Read more]
On Point: Stiff Upper Lip
Category: Vocabulary | 2017-02-15
A Look At The Phrase "Stiff Upper Lip" Greetings and welcome again to On Point. Today, we start with the first in our series on the origin of English phrases. As a fan of the rock band, AC/DC, the phrase "Stiff ... [Read more]
On Point: Language Apps On The Go
Category: Online Learning | 2017-02-04
English Language Apps On The GoIf you are like me, it is probably hard to find the time to learn all the things you want to learn. Learning a second, or third, language is no different. But you are in ... [Read more]
On Point: New Year’s Eve
Category: English Culture | 2017-02-03
New Year's Eve With The MacPherson Language InstituteGreetings to you all from The MacPherson Language Institute! I would like to welcome you all to the first of our weekly blogs on all things English. New Year's Eve has come and ... [Read more]