A perspective (noun) is a point of view. It is how you, as a person, see something at a given point in time and space.
Sidewalk Art:
Check out more sidewalk art here: http://www.lifed.com/8-3d-sidewalk-art-murals-for-gamers-and-geeks
Architectural Perspective
Source: piaart.blogspot.com
While looking for a photo for today’s post, we stumbled upon a fantastic website with loads of great photography. Below, we have included a link to a collection that had a huge impact because it made us realize just how differently we all see the places in which we are and how beautifully they can be captured and remembered, even if they are familiar or mundane.
We then thought about how this idea applies to languages and culture. Each person has his or her own way of ‘seeing’ a language and of learning it, and we must all respect that. Here at EiA, we try to help you learn by gearing our lessons to your specific way of learning. In our posts, you can often see visual cues and hear auditory ones which, we believe, help different learners in different ways. Sign up for a Skype session (your first one is free) to see just what we mean! You can always find us at LearnEnglishinAmerica@gmail.com.
Until then, enjoy the photos:
http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/03/22/50-stunning-examples-of-architecture-photography.html
Keep exploring, keep learning,
The EiA Team
Title: West Village Collage
Author: Anca Ranta
Source: Google Street View
This description will incorporate higher level English concepts and some new vocabulary, including American colloquialisms. Here it goes:
The West Village (Greenwich Village) neighborhood of New York City is a quaint little area that is like nothing else in the city. Maybe it is so lovely because it is like a miniature city within a city, with small, quiet, even cobblestone streets, delightful cafes and restaurants, plenty of places to shop and lots of people-watching. Because of its somewhat secluded beauty, the West Village is a very expensive area in which to live, and is home to many celebrities (hence the people-watching).
A favorite place in the West Village is Bleecker Street. The street stretches through the entirety of the neighborhood (and spills onto Greenwich Village) and is easy to reach with the Bleecker Street 6 line (green) subway stop. The street was once home to the sixties folk scene, a residence of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, and still hosts a mix of bars and shops with that era’s aura. Since the West Village is best seen on foot, you can start with Bleecker Street and then branch off onto the other tree-lined streets you will discover once here. There is a jewel (whether it be an old tree, a hidden cafe, or beautiful townhouse architecture) to find at every corner.
If you are hungry, or are in the mood for a very sweet snack, try Magnolia Bakery at 401 Bleecker Street. Do not get discouraged by the long lines; if you are willing to wait, you will taste the most wonderful lemon cupcakes this side of the Mississippi. If this is your fist time in New York, go have that cupcake (even if you are on a diet!). If you are not in the mood, however, you can pass it up for tasteful bites nearby at Corrado Bakery for breakfast or a quick lunch, or Cafe Condesa for lunch and/or dinner.
And ladies, do not forget shopping! Gentlemen, you can hang around at the multitude of record stores nearby while your lady scours the myriad of boutiques for fantastic deals, especially in the spring.
Until next time when we will feature the SoMa neighborhood in San Francisco!
-The EiA Team-
Vocabulary:
snapshot – n., a short description encompassing or including the most important things about a subject
incorporate – vb., to include
colloquialism – n., a word or phrase utilized in a very informal context
quaint – adj., attractive but also a little unusual
cobblestone street – a street paved with stones rather than asphalt; cobblestone is a noun signifying the type of stone utilized
delightful – adj., wonderful or pleasing
plenty – n., in good supply, a good amount
people-watching – an expression describing watching people and sometimes commenting on what they wear, how they walk, etc. (a fun activity to do with your girlfriends)
secluded – adj., hidden
hence – adv., for this reason, therefore
entirety – n., completeness
on foot – expression denoting or describing motion without any kind of vehicular help
branch off – colloquial expression meaning to go off from a group, and perform an independent activity
tree-lined – expression describing a place lined with trees (as on a street or in a park)
in the mood – idiomatic/colloquial expression denoting that someone is ready to do something; i.e. having the right state of mind to do something
get discouraged – expression meaning to become discouraged, to lose hope
this side of the Mississippi – an very informal expression used to signify the eastern side of the United States
pass it up – colloquial expression meaning to fail to select something or someone
hang around – to stay around
scour – v., to look carefully for something
myriad – adj., very large number
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