Self-tutoring about sayings in English: the tutor mentions a new one. I still remember the 70s, and the fact that the saying “That’s a lot to unpack” was never used then. In fact, I can’t recall it being used until …
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Self-tutoring about ecology and observation: the tutor makes one. Where I lived in the Annapolis Valley, we had two common pine trees: red and white. Both were common, especially in sandy places. Wondering what ecology might favour one versus the …
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Self-tutoring about adaptation and learning in a social context: the tutor looks into tolerance of change. In the New Testament, Jesus suggests that a prophet won’t be taken seriously in their hometown or among their relatives. I’ve wondered why, and …
Self-tutoring about health and nutrition: the tutor mentions the definition of antinutrient. antinutrient: a molecule that prevents absorption of a nutrient from food. Typically, antinutrients either work against the body’s digestive chemicals to make them less effective, or else they …
Self-tutoring about a lawn at one of my childhood homes: the tutor reflects… The place we lived where my father took most interest in the yard was in the Annapolis Valley. No surprise: It was a beautiful property, with big …
Self-tutoring about Halloween and traditions: the tutor looks into the definition of “witch.” Traditionally, the reason people have been afraid of witches, as I understand, isn’t because they’re scary or evil. Rather, it’s because of the belief that witches can …
Self-tutoring about people and events of the past: the tutor reflects about his most fun Halloween as a kid. In 1975, I lived on a country road where the houses were far apart. I think, that Halloween, I might’ve gone …
Self-tutoring about owls: the tutor mentions an encounter. Barred owls didn’t live on Vancouver Island until, depending whom you ask, the 60s, 70s, or 80s. However, they may be the most common owl here now. I’ve had four encounters with …
Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions pareidolia. pareidolia: the tendency to see a feature in a scene that doesn’t contain it, because the scene contains a visual pattern that suggests it. Pareidolia causes people to see animals …
Tutoring English, you’re bound to encounter hilarities connected with vocabulary. The tutor recalls one from his childhood. In elementary school, my sister had more friends than I. Importantly, she attracted a greater variety of friends. With some of them she …