What does faux pas mean? It’s a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion. How do...

On this day in 1947, Marlon Brando’s famous cry of “STELLA!” first booms across a Broadway stage, electrifying the audience at the Ethel...

In 1251, Henry III was given a polar bear by the King of Norway. He kept it in the Tower of London, on a long chain so that it could swim...

“Actions speak louder than words.” What does it mean? Just saying that you’ll do something doesn’t mean much. Actually doing it is harder...

Some educators are nervous about using games in the classroom or fully implementing all aspects of game-based learning (GBL). However,...

What does annihilate mean? It is a verb that means to destroy (something or someone) completely; obliterate OR to defeat (someone)...

On the fourth Thursday in November, families across the U.S. gather to feast on turkey. Below are some facts about this American holiday....

Octopuses have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood through the gills; the third heart pumps blood through the rest of the body....

“People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.” What does it mean? A phrase one can say meaning people should not criticize...

By Elena Aguilar, Transformational Leadership Coach from Oakland, California This can be a difficult time for new teachers. I know this...

What does bumfuzzle mean? It’s a transitive verb that means confuse; perplex; fluster. How do you pronounce it? \¦bəm¦fəzəl\ Where does...

ATTENTION TEACHERS!! Certrificates for Macmillan Summer Training and Conference are still available until December 2014. To collect your...

At over 2000 kilometers long The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off...

What does it mean? The phrase means that Fortuna, the Goddess of luck, is more likely to help people who bravely go after what they want....

English Book in Georgia English Book in Georgia (EBG) has a variety of resources to suit your needs. The aim of EBG is to facilitate the...

What does floccinaucinihilipilification mean? It is an uncountable noun that is often used humorously. It is the act or habit of...

On this day in 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening...

If you could drive your car straight up at 95km/h (60mph), you would arrive in space in just a little over one hour. To get to the Moon...

On Saturday the 8th of November, English Book in Georgia, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Macmillan Education held a...

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” What does it mean? When you break it down and put it into context, “the going” means...