Curricula
This curriculum includes lessons, vocabulary and quizzes that focus on the lives of John and Marie, a typical couple navigating life together. We begin the story before John and Marie met, going back in time to the 1990's. From there we will follow their journey through their early working years, how they met, their relationship, and well, we shall see where the story leads!
There will be many idioms included in the lessons that are used very commonly by native English speakers. Knowledge of idioms should be a priority for advanced English learners.
Here are the chronicles of my adventures in Japan. Living in western Tokyo, I've had the opportunity to visit all the major tourist hotspots, and some places off the beaten track. The latter category is normally saved for a person's second or third trip to Japan, but if you want to spice your first trip up a bit, you can try one of these.
Traveling has become a major focus in my retirement years.
Follow the travels and travails of the wanderers as they travel here and there, and check out new and interesting sights and restaurants.
Interesting news items from around the world, and some of my views about the world we live in, culture, society, life, or frankly anything that will stimulate discussion.
In 1982, I quit my Job at the Social Security Administration to travel to Europe. I took out all of my retirement pension money, and together with my meager bank savings account, embarked on a summer long journey to as many countries as my money would carry me to.
I traveled very cheaply. With Europass in hand, I visited over 15 countries during my summer of adventure. It was truly a life changing experience, because it gave me the confidence to continue my travels, most notably my move to Japan in 1984.
Flash forward to 2018. The wife and ...
This curriculum provides a high level review of the hardware, software, and network components of a personal computer.
This curriculum of lessons will focus on healthcare in many different facets. Follow Dr. Tanaka as he works his wonders, providing the best care for his patients.
Please note - these lessons should not to be used for the diagnosis or treatment any any real illness. They are intended to get you familiar with common ailments and their English descriptions. If you are ill, consult a real doctor or website that specializes in medical information instead of this website. Thank you for your attention!
Sometimes we want to get away from it all, right? We want to go to a place where we are isolated from the daily grind, pressure, and well, life in general. That is where VR and AR come in. We'll explore the latest technologies and products out there, and learn some new English words too!
Published: 2021-03-05
On Wednesday, we drove up to Sonoma for lunch. We visited Sonoma quite a few times last year, but have not gone there this year. So, it was time.
Published: 2021-02-23
Today we went on a drive up to St. Helena, one of our favorite little towns in wine country. The weather was glorious, which made lunch taste even better!
Published: 2021-02-12
Well, the holidays have been over for a while, and the Super Bowl was last Sunday. So, it was time to start thinking about doing a little wandering up in wine country.
Published: 2020-08-23
John and Marie have been dating for weeks. John decided to splurge and invite Marie to dinner at Vetri Cucina, a very expensive Italian restaurant in the city. John picked Marie up at 30th Street Station, and drove to the restaurant, which is on Spruce Street.
New Lessons
It is rare that a little league team from where I grew up makes it all the way to the Little League World Series. It brought back a bunch of memories for me, especially about the last game in which I played.
Niagara Falls Canada vacation during the summer of 2024. Niagara Falls located at the southern end of the Niagara Gorge, is a breathtaking natural wonder that spans the border between Canada and the United States.
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is often referred to as the "City of a Hundred Spires" due to its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Nestled on the Vltava River, Prague boasts a rich history that dates back over a thousand years, making it a treasure trove of medieval, Renaissance, and modern history and culture.
This is Part Two of our road trip in Europe. Our route continues in with a stop for lunch at Verona on our way to Balzano. Next is Innsbruk, and then back to Zurich.
For this year's trip to Europe we decided to rent a car. Our route starts with Zurich, Switzerland. Next is Milan - with a quick stop at Lake Como. Then we'll stop for lunch at Verona on our way to Balzano. Next is Innsbruk, and then back to Zurich. This leg of the journey is featured in Part 2. Lastly, we'll fly to Prague; not part of the road trip per se, but probably the destination I most look forward to visiting.
This spring we decided to visit Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. At the same time we wanted to visit a few other cool spots in Arizona. So, our itinerary looked like these stops: Phoenix -> Sedona -> Grand Canyon -> Page's Antelope Canyon -> Flagstaff -> Scottsdale -> Phoenix. A big look around much of Arizona gave us a great feel for what desert living is like. And people are so nice in Arizona! California, take notice!
The National Park Service describes Glacier National Park as "a showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes." We were sold! In the fall of 2023 we explored Glacier National Park, one of America's renouned public lands in the heart of Montana.
I found the Apple Vision Pro to be a wonderful first iteration of a VR/AR device from Apple. Sure, it has its downsides, such as its weight and price. But it gives you a glimpse into what these kinds of devices are capable of now, and where they are heading.
As a Temple alum, I have to wonder what is going on with my former university. In 2020 the Dean of the Fox School of Business was indicted on charges of submitting false data to U.S. News & World Report, a publication that ranks all universities in the nation. The basketball program is now mired in a supposed gambling scandal. What is going on?
This past fall we signed up for a bus and ferry tour of Shodo Island and Shimanami Kaido, which you can read about here. To start the tour we had to take the Shinkansen to Nagoya. So, at the end of the tour, we decided to stay an extra couple of days in Nagoya to see the sights. I had always wanted to see Nagoya Castle, so this was my opportunity!
