culture. education. literary studies.
Working with students, Iโve realised many of them struggle with tasks connected with art. They are often reluctant to approach the subject because they donโt know much about the history of art, or they feel they lack relevant vocabulary. As they tell me, they wouldnโt know how to describe a painting even if they had …
The names of the days of the week are among the first words English learners get to learn, but probably few ever wonder about their origins and actual meaning. In this post weโll delve into the etymology of this segment of vocabulary, with a little help from cultural history and mythology. First off, the introduction …
My students know how much I keep talking about the importance of listening, as I always making new suggestions on podcasts they could subscribe to or audio content they can access online. So, hereโs a post on that exact topic!
If you love a good spook and want to improve your listening skills, why not listen to some scary podcasts? They are readily available, free, you can listen to them whenever you want, and they are just perfect for the season! Hereโs a list of the top 5 Iโve been enjoying recently.
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