In this English vocabulary post you'll get to learn about "guilty pleasures." What's the meaning of this phrase? Are all guilty pleasures bad? What's one of my favourite guilty pleasures? Click to find out!
Guilty pleasures
Book review: โElizabeth and Her German Gardenโ by Elizabeth von Arnim
This book is a very nicely written novel, with gorgeous descriptions of a quiet, provincial life, offering glimpses into the lives of northern German landed gentry of the late 1800s.
โThe Yearโs at the Springโ by Robert Browning
The poet alerts us to small, mundane details from everyday life that we would otherwise most likely overlook or take for granted. Once we regain our focus, it just may turn out that "allโs right with the world". Or is it?
Listening tips: Tea culture
A beverage so simple, and yet with such a complex and intriguing history, cultural presence, and plenty of health benefits. If youโre a tea lover, I think youโll enjoy this post; but even if youโre not, youโll be sure to find lots of interesting information on different aspects of tea culture.
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