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… 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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. ...

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 ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Did you know one of the most common New Year resolutions is learning a new language? A resolution is a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something ...

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 ...

From ABA English, we wish you all… May you have a year full of love, friendship, peace and happiness.

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 ...

Hi! Today we found a great quote from the Czech Republic: “Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know”. When we learn a new language, we also learn about ...