September 2026

English Lesson 257: Preparing for the worst. Intermediate & Advanced

At the moment in the UK we are being advised that the population should be preparing for disasters. Of course no one knows quite what disasters may come our way other than the fact that there are a number of obvious threats at the moment. Those could include war with Russia, Climate disasters internet disruptions […]

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English Lesson 256: Intermediate / Advanced: Commenting on today’s news

Let’s talk about current affairs. Every day old news resurfaces and new news is shown on our TVs. Does it sometimes seem to you that the world is forever in a state of impending doom? https://substack.com/@thenervewire The UN General Assembly High-Level Debate: Multilateral Diplomacy vs. Bilateral Realpolitik With world leaders convening at the United Nations

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English Lesson #255: Intermediate / Beginner “The World of Japanese Anime”

The Global World of Japanese Anime Japanese anime is a distinctive style of animation that originated in Japan and has gained tremendous popularity across the globe. Unlike many Western cartoons, which are often produced primarily for young children, anime covers a vast range of genres and themes. It includes everything from light-hearted school comedies and

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The Nerve Wire: Peripheral Newsletter 4#

Is Peripheral Neuropathy Reversible? There is no single, universally agreed-upon number of clinical studies that show peripheral neuropathy is reversible. In the clinical literature, peripheral neuropathy is an umbrella term encompassing over 100 distinct etiologies, and the scientific consensus on “reversibility” depends heavily on the underlying cause, the stage of intervention, and how “reversal” is

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The Nerve Wire: The Peripheral Newsletter #3

Navigating Peripheral Neuropathy The Deep Dive: Why Lower Limbs Flare at 10 PM If your feet or calves feel manageable by day but ignite the moment your head hits the pillow, you are not imagining it. Night time nerve flares stem from three mechanical and physiological shifts: Sensory Deprivation: Without daytime visual and physical stimuli

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English Lesson 254: Random Beginner Questions for Beginners

https://substack.com/@portuguese2english   Below are 5 simple questions to ask your English teach and start a simple conversation. “How are you today?” “How was your weekend?” “How is the weather there today?” “Did you have a busy day?” “Are you drinking tea or coffee?” https://www.numonday.com/shop/bentspoonco/ Below are 25 simple questions that a beginner English student with

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THE NERVE WIRE: The Peripheral Neuropathy Newsletter #2

Leave a Comment / General Information / By Prof. Steve. W. Each week I will be publishing a new newsletter entitled THE NERVE WIRE  “The Peripheral Neuropathy Newsletter #” Why:  I believe that there is a growing epidemic of this debilitating disease and nothing is being talked about it.  I also believe that your local GP doesn’t really understand

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THE NERVE WIRE: The Peripheral Neuropathy Newsletter #1

Each week I will be publishing a new newsletter entitled “The Peripheral Neuropathy Newsletter” Why:  I believe that there is a growing epidemic of this debilitating disease and nothing is being talked about it.  I also believe that your local GP doesn’t really understand anything about it. That has to change. Substack Link Amazon Book

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English Lesson 253: The vocabulary of diabetes

https://www.numonday.com/shop/bentspoonco/   INTRODUCTION:  Understanding Diabetes: The Pathological Divide Although both conditions share the hallmark of chronic hyperglycaemia, the physiological genesis of each ailment stems from fundamentally disparate metabolic disruptions. Type 1 diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disorder wherein the host’s own adaptive immune system systematically obliterates the insulin-producing beta cells situated within the pancreatic

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English Lesson 252: Beginner Intermediate Only

  https://www.amazon.com/My-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Self-Help-Managing-ebook/ Food Gives Us Energy (Beginner Intermediate) Paragraph 1: Food Gives Us Energy Every day, our bodies need good food to stay alive, walk, work, and think. When we eat, our system breaks down meals to create fuel. This natural process is called metabolism. Scientists put our main foods into three big groups called

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English Lesson 251: Beginner Only : The Ketogenic Diet and its Health Benefits

https://www.amazon.com/My-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Self-Help-Managing-ebook/ BEGINNER ? INTERMEDIATE  VERSION The Ketogenic Diet and its Health Benefits The New scientific paradigm  Introduction In this lesson, we will learn words about food and health. We will also practice an English grammar point: the Future Perfect Progressive tense (for example: will have been doing). On January 1st, 2026, I changed how I

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Lesson 250: English: The Ketogenic Diet and Health. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Versions

https://www.amazon.com/My-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Self-Help-Managing-ebook/ Why Not Follow Me On SUBSTACK:  Click HERE   The Ketogenic Diet and its Health Benefits The New scientific paradigm  Substack INTRODUCTION: During this English lesson we will use the title above to explore the scientific  vocabulary of diet and nutrition whilst introducing or revising the grammar concept of The Future Perfect Progressive tense

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Peripheral Neuropathy: My Personal Journey

  Peripheral Neuropathy Just how common is this disease and why doesn’t my GP know anything about it? Peripheral Neuropathy: Understanding the Silent Disconnect in Nerves and Healthcare   Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most pervasive, debilitating, yet misunderstood neurological disorders encountered in clinical medicine. Affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, it represents

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