Monthly Archive for: "August, 2015"

A metaphor compares one thing to another but it does not use the words, and it does not use like or as to compare, as a simile would. A metaphor is a little like written magic.  The word metaphor [...]

When studying abroad, TALK English Schools students may find it hard to make new friends during their study period. Making friends is an important part of the college experience, and sometimes [...]

Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia in the USA. This city was first established in 1837 at a two-railroad intersection and has since become a thriving center of different cultures and [...]

Hyperbole is an exaggeration of speech to create emphasis or effect. Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration in speech, in order to create a strong impression, but it is not meant to be taken [...]

For TALK international students who opt for a homestay program, this can be a most rewarding and exciting experience. During your homestay adventure you will be able to enjoy home-made cuisine, [...]

Boston is the largest city and capital in the state of Massachusetts. This city is one of the oldest in the USA, and was the location for many key events in American history including the Boston [...]

TALK Boston’s downtown location opened in March, 2014.  Located in the Financial District in Boston’s historic heart, the school has drawn international students from all over the world, [...]

Aventura is a city just north of Miami.  Its gleaming modern high rise residences which line the ocean front and waterways inland give this new planned city an air of glamor and opulence.  The [...]

Labor Day in America is celebrated on the first Monday of the month of September. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882, Tuesday September 5th, to honor and recognize the contributions by [...]

A cliche is defined as such: cli·ché noun a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting, something that is so commonly used in books, stories, [...]