G’day mate! (that’s “hello” in Australian English). So last Friday was Friday the 13th, a day that is unlucky in both Western and Eastern cultures. But why? The origins aren’t perfectly clear, but we do know ...
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Learn English with the News: “A giant Christmas cake!”
Wie geht es dir? (that’s “how are you” in German). We chose German today because this new article takes place in Dresden, where they make the biggest Christmas cake ever! 1. Read the text 2. ...
Read More »Learn English with Songs: Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield
Oh, hey! How are YOU today? We would love to hear about it and how your English is progressing in the comments’ section below. It’s time for a little music today! We are going back ...
Read More »New ABA English Teacher: Mike
Hello friends, Today we’d like to introduce a new teacher at ABA English: Mike. To find out more, read the fun interview below. Mike answered some questions so we could all get to know him better. Hi, Mike ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “Shipwrecked”
Hello! Are your ears ready? It’s time for a listening! 1. Read the text 2. Understand the vocabulary 3. Watch the news Text A Nigerian man survives 62 hours underwater, in a shipwreck’s air bubble. ...
Read More »Learn English with Songs: “Wish you were here”
Hi there person of the world, How is December treating you? Since 1991, Incubus has been gifting us all with amazing music (any Incubus fans out there?) and today’s song is “Wish you were here”. ...
Read More »Learn English with the News: “Usain vs. a bus”
Good morning y’all! It’s time for the news. And today’s news is all about running. And not just any running; we are talking about the fastest man on Earth! Let’s find out more… 1. Read ...
Read More »English Vocabulary: “What does the fox say?”
Buenas, (that’s “howdy” in Spanish). Maybe you have heard the new hit sensation on the radio, maybe you haven’t. The song “What does the fox say?” has become very popular over the last couple of ...
Read More »English Vocabulary: Interesting Idioms with Cats.
Sain baina uu! (that’s “hello” in Mongolia). English-speakers love idioms. And so do we, here at ABA English. Why? Because they are so descriptive and there is a perfect idiom for every occasion. To check ...
Read More »English Listening: “Ira Glass on Storytelling”
Pozdravi! (that’s “hello” in Slovenian). Ira Glass is an American public radio personality, and host and producer of the radio and television show This American Life. Now, the following quote and video were meant for artists ...
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