Welcome to OFFBEAT ENGLISH, a practice site for intermediate English lovers (and above) who prefer to learn and have a little fun, at the same time. The guiding principles of this site are simple: provide high-interest, sometimes quirky, reading selections in English and enrich the experience with Internet resources. Articles are posted several times a week, so there should always be something new for your enjoyment and English practice. Vocabulary Quizlets are provided for every article.