August, my favourite month in Colombia, “the windy season” this was a new experience for me, in Ireland we only experience this on the (highlands) mountains. Or in winter, but the wind is so cold. Luckily for me, I don’t have to worry about my hair blowing all over the place!

Satire (dark humour)

In the North, there is a new fast food outlet (Burger & Dogs) at a glance, I was wondering... Dogs- as in hot dogs! Or, Are they buying/ selling/offering or eating dogs?

“Hot Dogs” or “Hotdogs” - both forms are correct, also known as frankfurter or sometimes shortened to frank. They have been around in one form or another since the 13th century.

English Books

For beginners struggling to grasp some of the English Grammar rules and explanations, I have found these inexpensive (English/Spanish) books in Armenia. You can buy them in the Book market next to Tigo/Une office, in the centre or on most street corners... Yes, on the street, they cost between 3-5 mil Pesos. Inglés Práctico, Ingles Para Todos, Manual de Aprendizaje.

Subject vs. Object pronouns

The "subject" is the person or thing doing something, and the "object" takes the place of a noun that receives the action.

Subject pronouns- I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

Object pronouns- me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.

Examples - He loves you. “He” is the subject of the sentence. “You” is the object of the sentence and also the object of his affection.

They listen to the teacher. (Subject) She listens to them carefully. (Object)

Asking a question

Who is he/she? Not- Who is him/her? Are you in a hurry? Not- Is you in a hurry?

Wind vs. Wind

The first is used for, the weather and the second (Pronounced YND) is used for: movement, twist, turn or curve.

Example: The wind is strong today, it is very windy.

My watch has stopped, I need to wind it. There is a wind (curve) in the road. The river winds/ meanders through the town.

For other expressions using “wind” Google: wind phrasal verbs.

Whined/Wined/Wynd

These words are homophones, words with the same pronunciation, but with different meanings.

The dog whined all night. (Past/ past participle of whine- high-pitched cry/sound)

We wined and dined until the early hours at the new restaurant. (Enjoyed oneself by eating and drinking lavishly) past tense of wine and dine (entertainment).

Wynd refers to a narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses, mostly in villages and towns, in Northern England and Scotland.

He slowly walked the wynd to his house before stopping to speak to Peter.

In olden days farmers would pass through the wynd on horse and cart taking their milk to the creamery.

Until next Tuesday- Be good.

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