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An eclectic mix of topics to educate and entertain, delivered to you on a bi-monthly basis.
Each blog post focuses on vocabulary, with some of the more difficult words defined for you. You can download those words as an Excel file, and import them into your Personal Dictionary. Thereafter, you can play 3 word games to practise and test yourself. Doing so will intensify your learning.
Moreover, there is a crossword and a word search puzzle for every post, so you can test your English knowledge, before and/or afterwards!
English Grammar and Syntax Explained
English grammar refers to the set of rules that govern the use of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in the English language. It covers topics such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and more. These rules help speakers and writers to communicate effectively and make their writing and speech clear, concise, and well-structured.
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least that was the opinion of American singer, Andy Williams, in the eponymous Christmas hit, released almost 60 years ago. Was the festive time better then? Certainly it was less commercialised than it is nowadays, but a lot of the traditions people in the UK adhere to, are ones that been have followed for longer than even Andy’s song.
Shopping – can you get a bargain before Christmas?
Christmas is coming and we are continually reminded of that fact when we switch on the TV and radio. In between the TV shows as well as on the radio, we are bombarded with advertising of what we should buy this year, and that for 6 long weeks before the big day.
The rising cost of living in the UK
With Christmas only 3 weeks away on the day that I am writing this, I’m sure most people are trying to push the thoughts of the rising cost of living to the back of their minds. Nevertheless, the press and now me – sorry – are publishing stories of the soaring inflation on a seemingly daily basis, reminding us of the fact that money will be even tighter in the new year. I’m aware that this is not a phenomenon exclusive to the UK.
Driving on the left and crazy roundabouts in the UK
What is the biggest problem most foreigners have when they visit the UK? Is it being able to get a drink, which isn’t tea or beer? Or is it being able to get on a bus or train without having to queue? Neither of those, I’m afraid. The biggest obstacle our foreign friends face when they come by ferry or through the Channel tunnel, is when they leave the port or terminal, they have to drive on the left. Panic! Cars screech to a halt, and the impatient drivers who live in The UK beep their horns loudly in amazement and frustration at the cars with the steering wheel on the wrong side.
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