July 2025

Listening and Understanding is 50% of all languages MOVIES Speaking is only half of learning a language.  Fifty percent is understanding what someone if saying to you.  In reality a student can’t expect to turn on the subtitles every time he or she watches the TV or goes to the cinema. Brazilians are quite used […]

 Here are ten unusual uses of English grammar for intermediate/advanced learners:   Subjunctive moods: 1) Using the subjunctive mood to express wishes or hypotheticals, e.g., “If I were a bird, I could fly.” What is the subjunctive mood?  The subjunctive mood in English grammar is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, demands, or suggestions, often conveying

Welcome to today’s English lesson, where we’ll embark on an exciting journey into the world of unusual and intriguing words. These words, with their unique sounds and meanings, can add colour and flair to your vocabulary, making your speech and writing more captivating. From playful terms like “flibbertigibbet” to vivid expressions like “gobsmacked,” exploring these

Below there are four videos of commonly known subjects.  In the lesson we will listen to the videos with the subtitled or lyrics  if needed and then discuss the meaning of the information in the video and answer the questions below the YouTube link.   The videos are different genres. Video One:  (MUSIC)  Scottish English Questions:

Let’s discuss herbs: But first listen to this canticle and discuss the four herbs used in the song. Questions: What are the four herbs used in the lyrics of the song? What are those herbs in your own language? Do you like cooking? Do you use herbs in your cooking? What is the most common