Today’s Word of the Day is mellifluous (adjective): sweet-sounding or harmonious. Example: Her mellifluous and smooth voice calmed my nerves. Synonyms: musical, sweet-sounding, rich Antonyms: cacophonous, discordant Mellifluous comes from the latin word “mellifluus,” which means flowing like honey. “Mel” means honey, and “fluere” means to flow. Today, Mellifluous refers to sounds and sometimes flavors … Continued
An introduction paragraph is the foundation of an essay and the reader’s first impression of you, the writer. Without a strong introduction, your essay will fall apart. Starting your introduction isn’t always easy though–we’ve all experienced the dreaded writer’s block. Luckily, we’ve come up with some ideas to get you writing. Stop staring at a … Continued
Today’s Word of the Day is heliotrope (noun): a reddish purple color. Example: The flower was an elegant heliotrope, dark purple around the edges and light purple in the center. The word “heliotrope” comes from plants in the genus Heliotropum, which are perennials with pink-purple flowers. Moreover, Heliotropum comes from the greek word “helios,” who is the Sun … Continued
Learning a new language can be overwhelming, but it can be fun too. Here are 10 English tips you can use to improve your English today. 1. Read as much as you can Read books, news, magazines, websites, and social media–anything you can get your hands on. By reading anything and everything, you’ll soak up … Continued
Today’s Word of the Day is ephemeral (adjective): lasting a short time. Example: Mayflies are one of the most ephemeral insects, living only one day as adults. Synonyms: fleeting, transient, brief Antonyms: eternal, immortal, permanent “Ephemeral” comes from the Greek word “ephēmeros,” which means lasting only one day. Before the 1700’s, the word described … Continued
Preparing for the SAT next semester? Group SAT classes start November 10th. Sign up today to reserve a spot! Starting November 10th, our SAT class will meet on Saturdays from 10:00AM-1:15PM. We’ll also administer three mock SATs throughout the class. During the class, you’ll learn crucial techniques and strategies for mastering the SAT and … Continued
We at Alpha College Prep wish the class of 2018 the best of luck in college. We’re excited to announce that our students enrolled at the following colleges and universities this year: University of Southern California Located in Los Angeles’s Downtown Arts and Education Corridor, USC is a private university that enrolls more international students … Continued
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As an English teacher, I enjoy being able to help developing young writers find their voices and try to find places to publish their work. Since publishing is a vital part of the writing process and I work with some talented, young writers, I wanted to find a place where those developing young writers could … Continued
If you are looking for a fun way to practice your writing and critical reading skills, why not participate in the NY Times’s 8th Annual Summer Reading Contest? Since it’s only week four, you have four more weeks to participate. You could become a published writer by the end of the summer!