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December 2024

ADVANCED / INTERMEDIATE English: How to be English PART 1

How To Be English (Part One) During January we are going to explore not just the English language and how it is used but how to be English. Over centuries the English set the standards of how to behave in public. Yes of course, the English have many faults as a race and during our […]

ADVANCED / INTERMEDIATE English Lesson “Silent Letters”

20 Words with Silent Letters: A Guide to English’s Hidden Characters READING Silent letters in English are like linguistic ghosts — remnants of how words were once pronounced hundreds of years ago. When the great vowel shift swept through English between 1400 and 1700, many sounds gradually disappeared from speech but stubbornly remained in writing. […]

ADVANCED/ INTERMEDIATE English: Christmas Eve 1914

Always remember that during the lesson we are continuing our RP practice to be able to improve our pronunciation and diction. In this lesson we are going to look at what happened on December 24th 1914 in northern France and Belgium. “COMMON CHRISTMAS EXPRESSIONS” During the first year of the First World War on December […]

CHRISTMAS ONE: Advanced English words related to Christmas

This vocabulary list combines sophisticated Christmas-related words with challenging grammar questions that encourage deeper understanding of English language usage. Each word has been carefully selected to enhance an advanced learner’s vocabulary while maintaining relevance to the Christmas theme. Advanced Christmas Vocabulary Resplendent (adj) Meaning: Shining brilliantly; characterized by a glorious or magnificent appearance Example: The […]

Medical Terms Glossary: 50 Essential Healthcare Terms

Medical Terms Glossary: 50 Essential Healthcare Terms Acute: A condition that develops suddenly and is usually severe but brief. Anesthesia: Loss of sensation, especially of pain, induced by drugs to allow medical procedures. Benign: Not cancerous; a condition that does not pose a serious health risk. Biopsy: Removal and examination of tissue for diagnostic purposes. […]

ADVANCED / INTERMEDIATE / BEGINNER English lesson Review of pronouns

Complete Guide to English Pronouns Personal Pronouns Subject Pronouns I Used as the subject when referring to yourself Example: I went to the store. You Used to address one or more people directly Example: You should try this cake. He Used to refer to a male person or animal Example: He loves playing basketball. She […]