Improve your English handwriting with these 5 simple steps

In a world of email and instant messaging, it might seem like handwriting is less important than ever. This isn’t the case, though. A handwritten letter can be a really meaningful statement to a loved one and writing by hand can be an enjoyable pastime in itself. If you’ve become

Why do we eat popcorn at the cinema?

Popcorn – the snack that puts the ‘pop’ in ‘popular’ snacks to eat at the cinema. Why is popcorn and a movie such a great combination, though? To answer that question, let’s start with some history. We’ll start with which came first. By the mid 1800s, popcorn was already a popul

5 interesting ways to celebrate the legend of the three wise men

One of the Christmas legends celebrated by different people all over the world is that of the three wise men. Sometimes called the three kings, these men were said to have followed an unusual star in the sky to find the baby Jesus and give him three gifts: gold, frankincense, and

Teacher's testimonial: My favorite student

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An American Feast - Foods that Make Up an American Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s one of the biggest celebrations in the American calendar – and food plays a major role. So what is Thanksgiving all about? It’s a US holiday that takes place on the fourth Thursday in November. Back in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it a national day of thanksgiv

Learn English on the go

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English for Talking about What's on TV

Television shows are a good way to understand how a language is used and to be able to describe what you’ve seen is a great way to practice it! When we are talking about TV programs with our friends we can use phrases such as… “My favourite program of all is…” “I love watching…”

Top games to help you speed up your English language learning

Studying English the same way every day can become tiresome. By varying the methods you use as part of your English practice you’ll: * Learn English more quickly * Feel more inspired and motivated * Enjoy your studies more There are lots of entertaining games that can help

Can we just be friends? English for relationships

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Learning English can change your life

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