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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 we’ll 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, always making new suggestions about podcasts they could subscribe to or audio content they can access online. So, here’s another post of that variety! Let me first briefly explain why I’m so obsessed with listening. Firstly, it was mainly through listening that …
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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! Here’s a list of the top 5 I’ve been enjoying throughout the past year. …
Podcasts are a very simple and easily accessible tool that can do wonders for your language learning. Now that almost everyone has a smartphone and access to the internet, there's also access to a vast array of audio resources for your listening pleasure. As the whole idea of podcasting may sound a bit too abstract, …
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