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Improving grammar

How to say “omicron”

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Wondering how to say omicron? The Word Nerd has your back!

Improving vocabulary

What to know about “epidemic,” “endemic,” and COVID

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

We keep learning new words thanks to COVID. Here's another one: endemic. Know what it means? Know what it implies for the future of COVID?

Improving vocabulary

What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine?

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Breaking news this morning: President Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID and are currently in isolation at the White House. I don’t know ab...

Who I Am

Patience and perseverance in COVID

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some words from Mother Teresa to inspire people feeling unappreciated in this challenging time.

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am/Words and Technology

Preserving our humanity

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Humane behavior means compassionate behavior, and I don't think we're seeing enough of it. Why and how to preserve our humanity...

Favorite Authors/Who I Am

Embrace creativity in chaos

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

I’ve been very frustrated this week. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, which means there are fewer places I can go, and yet I still feel like I don...

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