The Drop-In Catalog

Is your desk covered in a tangle of cables or is it perfectly neat? In this lesson, we will look at different workspaces and talk about the area where you get things done. We will watch short videos of other people's desks and learn everyday words for items like headphones and chargers. We will practice using "there is" and "there are" along with simple position words, like "on" and "next to," so you can ask and answer questions about where things belong. Being able to pinpoint and describe these objects makes it easier to talk about your daily environment.

Do endless pop-ups and cookie requests drive you crazy when you browse the web? In this lesson, we will explore the slightly annoying side of the internet and talk about what makes a website easy to use. We will watch a video about a confusing online experience and practice vocabulary for common digital actions, like disabling ad blockers or agreeing to terms of service. You will also have space to share your own biggest complaints about the web. Being able to put a name to these daily digital headaches helps you click through websites with less stress.

Have you ever stared at a message and wondered what "rn" or "dw" actually means? In this lesson, we will look at the unspoken rules of texting and decode some of these modern mysteries together. We will watch a funny video about passive-aggressive texts and talk about your own screen habits. We will practice using common text abbreviations so you can write shorter, more natural replies. Once you know these casual shortcuts, it becomes much easier to chat with others in everyday life.