Pagan origins of English weekday names

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 weโ€™ll delve into the etymology of this segment of vocabulary, with a little help from cultural history and mythology.

Listening tips for the Halloween season

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! Hereโ€™s a list of the top 5 Iโ€™ve been enjoying recently.