The word "pelmanism" is sometimes used as a term for a particular kind of memory card game. Read this post to learn about the original meaning of this word.
Pelmanism
Book review: โGhostland: In Search of a Haunted Countryโ by Edward Parnell
โGhostland: In Search of a Haunted Countryโ is an excellent, genre-blending book, that brings together nature and travel writing, literary and cultural history, exploration of the supernatural, plus the added element of memoir. Itโs filled with the sense of love, wonder, and appreciation for Englandโs landscapes and the ghostly tales that quietly echo through its forests, hills and moors.
Listening tips: Christmas
Want to do some listening practice on the topic of Christmas? Have a look at a small selection of podcasts Iโve been using with my students - one for each level.
Listening tips: Norse mythology
In this instalment of my monthly listening tips, Iโd like to share a few podcasts and radio programmes on the subject of Norse mythology. If you donโt know much about it, some of them will serve as a good introduction to the topic, while others go deeper into very specific aspects of the Norse culture.
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