Are Stories a Cultural Universal?

ReadOasis Step 4 The following is a short excerpt from a video with story expert Jonathan Gottschall. See the video [...]

Reading Power Wins Big on TOEIC Test

ReadOasis Step 2 Kenta looked at the envelope. His test score was inside. He opened it and read the words: [...]

A Test of Values ? You Make the Call

ReadOasis Step 2 Jordan stood in line waiting for the doors to open. He felt nervous, but ready. Today's test [...]

How to Avoid Stupid Cultural Mistakes!

ReadOasis Step 2 On his first meeting in Korea, Earl came late. But he entered the meeting room with a [...]

How to Do Big, Easy Reading!

ReadOasis Step 1 English learners make language mistakes. And that's fine, we can learn from mistakes. But learners also make [...]

Enjoy Your Freedom — Remember Juneteenth

ReadOasis Step 3 Solomon Northup enjoyed his freedom. He owned land. He read great books. He played music on the [...]

The Festival of Lights

ReadOasis Step 3 The sky is filled with fireworks. And the home is bright with the light of candles. Little [...]

Number 42 Forever

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Words for Breaking Stereotypes

ReadOasis Step 2 When Steve met Mariko in Tokyo, he was in for a surprise. She shook his hand. She [...]

Write with Classic Style

ReadOasis Step 3 Regarding writing, maybe you have heard your teacher say, "Don't use 'I' in academic writing." Is this [...]