As the great writer Bertolt Brecht said, “History is horrible without humour.” In fact, what is humour, if not the ability to understand the comic side of situations in life, even of the most tragic? ...
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It is important to take advantage of all the opportunities that you are presented with to learn and practice English. It does not matter what your tastes or preferences are, especially when it comes to ...
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Perhaps one of the most recognized independence parties worldwide is that of the United States, which is celebrated every 4th of July. Do you know what this American party is about? @abaenglish explains how to ...
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You’ve probably already learned a few English words from watching TV and movies, but have you ever tried using documentaries to give your language skills a boost? Documentaries can be a great way to learn ...
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Any lover of cinema must undoubtedly follow the Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, from the first nominations to the day of the awards ceremony. This final gala is undoubtedly one of the most ...
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It’s finally happened! For the past few months you’ve been in a small English town. Your English may still be in its infancy, but you can’t stop thinking about that girl who works in the ...
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One effective and fun way to learn English is to watch films in their original language with subtitles in your native language. Watching a film in English assists in implicit learning, involves the senses, and ...
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One effective and fun way to learn English is to watch children’s programs or animated films in English. This is the perfect way to learn, not just for the little ones, but for students of ...
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Any excuse is good to organize a party, especially during Christmas and the New Year, when people are normally invited to a lot of parties. If you live abroad, you have many friends and acquaintances ...
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Rule number one for the horror film industry: provoke an emotional reaction in the public. Whether the story line of the film is based on real life events or not, the real purpose of these ...
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