Episodes
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6: Affect vs. Effect
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18AelRBXO1nagSegieHS6qmLYtr4TG46rCKkRg6JTpOA/edit?usp=sharing Example questions: Identify whether affect or effect belongs in the underlined section. Rising ocean levels are an _____ of global warming. Seeing certain colors can ______ a person's mood. The bill…
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5: Commas: Rules and Blunders
Link to the article referenced in episode: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180723-the-commas-that-cost-companies-millions Example problems; place the commas and name the rules: 1. The radiant beautiful angel floated up the stairs. 2. Chicken peppers and rice are all you need for a nice…
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4: Participles
Link to the script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnGSkqlWdcUYkov2TMQZYdM2c4iof53EHCYsEFmJay0/edit?usp=sharing Example problems: Identify the participle phrases in each sentence. 1. Beating the drums, he gave courage to the men in the battle. 2. Eating all of the cinnamon rolls, my mouth…
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3: Sneaky Gerunds and How to Spot Them
This episode covers one of the two major verbals. A future episode will cover the other in more detail. Link to script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzg0e9khHDXNu435hdChrIOmjDJ4a1sIEUZEro1HbKs/edit?usp=sharing Example problems: Find the gerunds in the following sentences. 1. John…
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Quick Grammar: Who vs. Whom- Episode 2
This episode of English Eden focuses on the correct usage of the pronouns "who" and "whom". Some examples of real-life blunders and some fun practice sentences are provided to help the listener understand the proper usage. My source for this episode was a New York Times article found here:...
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Background/Analysis of Romeo & Juliet - Episode 1
This episode discusses Shakespeare's use of source material for Romeo and Juliet as well as the imagery and symbolism to look out for as we read the play. My source for the historical information was: Mabilard, Amanda. Sources for Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare Online. 21 Nov. 2009....
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English Eden Trailer
This is a trailer for the English Eden Podcast where I will be digging into literature and providing audio grammar lessons for anyone to learn from and enjoy. Thank you for listening and Enjoy my upcoming reading of Romeo and Juliet Act 1 followed shortly by an analysis of the first act to this...