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Lesson Two: Welcome to your second English lesson ! Today, we will focus on more English sounds that are often challenging for Arabic speakers, such as the “p” and “v” sounds, as well as the “th” sounds in words like “think” and “this.” We will listen carefully to these sounds, practice saying them, and learn […]
Contractions for beginners lesson one (1) In English we use a lot of contractions in our language. For this reason it is important to understand and learn those contractions. Below there is a list of 10 contractions and an example sentence using those contractions. 1. I’m (I am) – I’m happy today. Can you make […]
Common Latin abbreviations used in English Introduction: Welcome to today’s English lesson, where we will explore the fascinating world of Latin abbreviations commonly used in English. These abbreviations have their roots in Latin, often found in formal writing, legal documents, academic papers, and everyday communication, adding a layer of precision and tradition. Understanding these abbreviations, […]
Those difficult sounds in English: Lesson One Introduction: Egyptian Arabic speakers often find the English sounds /p/ and /v/ difficult because these sounds do not exist in Arabic, leading to confusion between words like “pat” and “bat” or “vine” and “fine.” Additionally, the /th/ sounds as in “think” and as in “this” are challenging because they […]
Common Initialisms & Acronyms in English In English, using only the letters like “LOL” or “FFS” to represent phrases is called an initialism or an acronym, depending on pronunciation. Specifically, “LOL” (Laugh Out Loud) and “FFS” (For Fucks Sake) are examples of initialisms, as they are pronounced letter by letter. When the abbreviation is pronounced […]
Common diseases and ailments in English In this class we are going learn about the common diseases and ailments in English. Their names, causes and when possible their cures. Definition: What’s the difference between an ailment and a disease? The words “ailment” and “disease” are similar, but they have some differences: Ailment is a general […]