Self-tutoring about North American culture: the tutor mentions Teddy Grahams. It’s been windy here lately, from the north. Today I went outside and walked straight into a Teddy Grahams wrapper that had blown down the driveway. I picked it up, …
Self-tutoring about humour: the tutor mentions a situation. I’m new where I work. Yesterday someone asked me if an accumulation of hats, running shoes, hoodies, etc, outside an office, was the Lost and Found. I told them it was an …
Self-tutoring about pop culture: the tutor mentions a curiosity. I was in the room when Terrifier 2 was being watched on TV. My back was to it, but I could hear it well enough follow along, more or less. It …
Self-tutoring about pop culture: the tutor begins about how computer science ideas have penetrated everyday life. I watch soap operas with my wife. One evening a few years back, we were watching an episode where two computer experts (on the …
Self-tutoring about the humour of everyday exchanges: the tutor mentions one he overheard. Yesterday, walking through a crowded building, I heard the following dialogue: Person one: “Want some water?” Person two: “Well, that sounds hydrating…sure.” This was one of those …
Self-tutoring about modern English: the tutor mentions Mx. I wrote “Ms.” in a note to someone last year, thinking I was being politically correct: I knew she was a “Miss.” Apparently, I didn’t get it quite right: “Ms.,” she pointed …
Self-tutoring about modern English: the tutor mentions the term “partner.” Nowadays, it seems, couples aren’t necessarily husband and wife; most of the time they seem to refer to each other as “partners.” The problem with the term “partner” is that …
Self-tutoring about lounge entertainment and performance: the tutor mentions karaoke developments. I went to karaoke now and again in the late 90s. Back then, the singer tried their best to render the song well; some did a great job. Yesterday …
Self-tutoring about evolving ways of communication: the tutor mentions one. In the 70s and 80s, it seemed to me people in a discussion were always aware of its subject. One speaker could change the subject, but such was always done …
Self-tutoring about tv shows: the tutor reflects about the role of the commentator. Back in the early 80s, Dukes of Hazzard was a phenom of a show. Virtually everyone seemed to know about it, and numerous of my friends were …
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