At first glance, this might seem very simple. Then, in just a moment, you realize that you don’t know which to choose. Is it at or in? Don’t worry! With a little study and some ...
Read More »Learn English with News: “Message in the bottle!”
Dear you, Today is Friday and the class today is about a message in a bottle that was opened 76 years after it was written. Isn’t that amazing? 1. Read the text 2. Understand the ...
Read More »Learn English with Songs: “Grown Ocean”
Hello, hello, hello! How is everyone this Thursday? Let´s start getting ready for the weekend by listening to this beautiful Fleet Foxes song called Grown Ocean. Remember what you have to do? 1. Read lyrics ...
Read More »Reading Comprehension: “To accent or not to accent?”
Good morning! Today we are going to learn about accents in singing and speaking with an article from mentalfloss. Ready? Reader Jared wrote in with this question: “Why do singers I perceive as having accents ...
Read More »You just have to…
… One step at a time is the only way we move forward. Some days are harder than others, we understand. Simply take a deep breath and keep going. You can do it.
Read More »Learn English with the News: “Clouds”
Good morning! Today’s news will make you want to visit museums. We do! Let’s remember the steps: 1. Read the text 2. Understand the vocabulary 3. Watch the video Text You wouldn’t call this exhibition ...
Read More »Excuses, excuses
Do you make excuses? Before we read the article and learn some new English words, remember: Here are the four common excuse-making patterns and how to avoid them. 1. Time & condition excuses Being late ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
Do yo u know this nursery rhyme? A nursery rhyme is a short poem or song for children. The Itsy Bitsy Spider is a very well known poem: The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “Piano Stairs”
Howdy, How are you today? We have a very musical news story for you to help you learn some English! Are you ready? You know what to do: 1. Read the text 2. Understand the ...
Read More »What is your favourite sandwich?
Howdy! We found a great quote today: “Life is sometimes about making difficult sandwiches”. We had many different interpretations. Some of us believe this means that we must be must make complicated situations fun, some ...
Read More »The Present Simple and The Present Perfect Simple
As requested by Joan Carla Deseles from our Facebook page, today we are going to explain when “I’ve, you’ve, she’s…” is used in a sentence. It can be used as the present simple such, for ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: The Longest Cuban Cigar in the World!
José Castelar decided to beat the world record and make the longest cigar in history. Five assistants, forty-two kilograms of quality tobacco and forty hours is what he needs to make this dream come true: ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “A Giant Squid”
Good morning! Remember that movie about a giant squid? The Beast. Well, now scientists have managed to film a real giant squid for the first time! Please follow the steps: 1. Read the text 2. ...
Read More »Reading Comprehension: “King’s Day!”
Good morning people! Santa Claus may have gone back to the North Pole to rest, but it doesn’t mean the gift-giving (and receiving) is over – at least not for the thousands of children in ...
Read More »The Law of Attraction
Dear English Lovers, The law of attraction is the name given to the belief that “like attracts like” and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results. So, remembering ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “A new sport?”
Hi people! Do you like doing sport? Here is a different type of sport that has originated in Japan. It’s called “cup-stacking” and consists of stacking cups in pyramids. Don’t believe us? 1. Read the ...
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