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 youโ€™re a tea lover, I think youโ€™ll enjoy this post; but even if youโ€™re not, youโ€™ll be sure to find lots of interesting information on different aspects of tea culture.

Essay: โ€œThe Poetโ€ by William Maccall

In this essay, originally published in 1843, the author expounds on the role of poets in the development of a civilized, cultured society. Unavoidably, he has a lot to say on the subject of poetry itself: its origins, character, and purpose. Written almost two centuries ago, Maccallโ€™s view of poets and poetry remains relevant, inspiring, and thought-provoking.

The key vocabulary of Lent and Easter

In this post weโ€™ll get to learn a couple of key words connected with the major Christian holiday of Easter, as well as the days preceding it. Some of them have a really interesting origin, so weโ€™ll also take a quick look at their etymology and cultural background.