Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

This week's puzzle celebrates Black History Month . Each answer is the last name of a notable Black American, past or present, hidden inside a two-word phrase. For example, if I gave you the phrase SWELLING TONGUE you would give me the name ELLINGTON, as in Duke Ellington, the famous musician and composer.   The two-word phrases won't necessarily be real dictionary phrases, but each will hide the surname of a famous person.   1.) BATHTUB MANUAL   2.) PUMPKIN GRANOLA   3.) GERBIL ESCALATOR   4.) MANITOBA MAILBOX   5.) ALABAMA HOMESTEAD   6.) ARCHANGEL OUTSIDE   7.) KANDAHAR RISING   Answer Keys           1.    Tubman (Harriet Tubman)     2.   King (Martin Luther King Jr.)     3.   Biles (Simmone Biles)     4.   Obama (Barack Obama)     5.   Mahomes (Patrick Mahomes)     6.   Angelou ...

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet. As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.   #8. Walnuts Are you a nut lover? Eating unsalted nuts is one good way to keep yourselves healthy in many ways. Today, we are going to crack walnuts!   Walnuts are one of the richest dietary sources of antioxidants. These include ellagic acid, ellagitannins, catechin, and the neurohormone called 1. __________________ which helps regul...

Does language learning feel fun or intimidating to you? Some may say it is a never-ending journey due to the vast quantity of vocabulary to work on and the endless amount of newly coined words. Where are you standing in terms of vocabulary and the correct usage of easy words on a scale of 10 (with 1 being the beginner level and 10 being the most advanced level)? Give it a try to test your English usage of vocabulary (either easy or difficult words) through the following questions. Fill in the blanks with proper words using the context of each sentence.   1.    A: It is easier said than done. B: Agreed. Talk is __________________.     2.    I could hardly understand the hidden meanings in her novel. The author used ob_____________. (=meaning “indirect” instead of straightforward expressions)   3.    The president’s speech did not make sense to most level-headed people out there in the event. His pointless and insincere r...

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet. As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.   # 7. CARROT Carrots are bunnies’ or mares’ favor ite vegetable. Are you a big fan of this bright orange-colored food? Let’s explore the world of this versatile veggie ingredient! How would you like to eat carrots? Do you love munching on the hard, raw baby carrots as your in-between snack? Otherwise, are you more on the softer side of carrot ...

Sunday Puzzle: You'd better sit down for this one. have a game of Categories based on the word CHAIR. For each category I give, name something in it starting with each of the letters C-H-A-I-R. Any answer that works is OK, and you can give the answers in any order.   Example: Parts of the body — C hest, H ead, A rm, I ntestine, R ibs (Note: In some cases, there may be other answers. Any answer that works will be counted as correct.)   1) COUNTRIES WHOSE NAMES END WITH A VOWEL   2) BIRDS   3) SITCOMS       Answer Keys       1.   C olombia, H aiti, A rgentina, I taly, R ussia    2.   C ardinal, H ummingbird, A lbatross, I ndigo Bunting, R obin    3.   C harles in Charge, H appy Days, A bbott Elementary, I Love Lucy, R ick & Morty  

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet. As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.   #6. Seaweed Do you often enjoy seafood? When you visualize yourself dining at a gorgeous seafood restaurant, you might easily think about having steamed lobster with some sweet, buttery sauce on the side or a beautiful plate of grilled salmon steak with some savory crabcakes. How about having some vegetarian dish filled with fresh scent and hue...

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health   It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.   As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.   # 5. Purple Yam This vegetable belongs to the group of tuberous roots that originates from Southeast Asia. It is indigenous staple of the Philippines, but today cultivated worldwide. These sweet potatoes have noble color: PURPLE! The texture of purple yam’s flesh becomes soft like regular potato when cooked. Its sweet and nutt...

I'm going to give you some three-letter words that are found inside the names of countries. You name the countries.   Ex. MAR / Den mar k (7 letters)   1. WED (6 letters)   2. HAM (7 letters)   3. GAS (10 letters)   4. BOD (8 letters)   5. WIT (11 letters)   6. LAW (6 letters)   7. RUG (7 letters)   8. LIP (11 letters)   9. ROC (7 letters)   1o. OAT (7 letters)   11. HUT (6 letters)   12. BAN (7 letters ) (two answers)     Answer Keys     1.   S wed en         2.   Ba ham as     3.   Mada gas car     4.    Cam bod ia     5.   S wit zerland     6.   Ma law i     7.   U rug uay     8.   Phi lip pines     9.   Mo roc co     10.   Cr oat ia     11.   B hut ...