Tag: Language Learning
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Comics and Language Learning by Jess
I love reading comics – I think they are a really fun and interesting way to learn a language. Personally, I feel that sometimes reading ‘bare text’ (i.e. words only) in another language can be difficult, frustrating or just, well, plain old boring. I’m learning Turkish and I find the sentences are really long, with…
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The First friendship lasts by Pat Tsang
“We could’ve met on the plane”, YC said. “Yeah, were you the one sitting in the last row?” Pat replied. These are the first conversations we have in a church’s online meeting. YC and CY are a couple whom my husband and I met in the church. They are also our first friends we met after we…
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THE OLD WOMAN’S DAUGHTER AND THE OLD MAN’S DAUGHTER by Yuliana Savchuk
Yuliana retells us, in her own words, a Romanian folk story by Ion Creangă. Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman living together. Each of them had a daughter. The woman`s daughter was lazy, grumpy and cold-hearted, but because she was her mother`s daughter, she avoided work whenever she…
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What? Free e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Newspapers! by Esther
Did you know if you live in the UK, there is actually a place to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers FOR FREE? (Well you actually pay for it; it’s where your taxes go. Use it wisely.) What do you need to access free eBooks?1. Your permanent library card number, and your pin.That’s it. Get…
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Good friends can make any place feel like home by Yuliana Savchuk
When I first came to the UK, I was worried that it would be difficult to make new friends. However, English classes helped me meet amazing people from different countries. I met two wonderful friends there: Esther from Hong Kong and Afaf from Libya. Even though we grew up in different cultures, we quickly found…
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Easter in Ukraine by Yuliana Savchuk
Easter is the most important religious holiday for Ukrainians. It always brings the whole family together at the festive table. Even if some family members are in foreign countries, they will make some parcels with traditional food to send them, so that everyone could enjoy the Resurrection Day. Ukrainian people have a lot of traditions…
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The Best Way to Spend a Weekend – East Lancashire Railway Station by Eve Li
Do you like seeing old trains? Do you want to have a riding experience on a steam train? You must visit the East Lancashire Railway Station. It is an amazing day out! Why do I recommend this spot? I remember my first time there for the “Flying Scotsman” event. The event about the train have…
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My Grandmother by A.b.b
Hello everyone. Today I would like to share my story with you about my best grandmother. Over 40 years ago, when I was 8 years old., my grandma lived with us. She was a wise lady. She had wisdom in life. She told me lots of tales before sleeping but when I was grown up…
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My teapot’s cover letter by Eve Li
Have you ever wondered what your favourite object might say in a job application?
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Women Who Built Me by Yuliana Savchuk
“Life is not about how you survive the storm, it is about how you dance in the rain.” Women have an important role in society and are special in every person’s life. They give life, they love, they support, they are the warm fire of their family. Now I can analyse and realise what women…
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How to Use ChatGPT for Learning English by Esther
Not gonna lie, ChatGPT is so convenient, especially when I need to write a formal email because the house I rent is leaking, my landlord doesn’t pick up my calls, and they won’t fix it until I send an email to ‘prove’ I’ve taken action. But I have absolutely no idea how to sound polite or…
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Teach me English! by Pat Tsang
“Teach me English, Winnie the Pooh,” I asked. “I speak British English,” he said. “Teach me English, Minnie,” I begged. “I speak American English,” she replied. “Teach me English, Kiwi,” I whispered. “……..” it whistled. “Teach me English”, I typed. ChatGPT wrote, “I’d love to help you learn English! Before we start, could you…
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My Ocean by Pat Tsang
My Ocean “Why don’t you buy an e-reader (electronic digital book reader)? It’s different from reading on a tablet. Trust me, you would love it.” My husband said. Even though my husband had said it repeatedly, I didn’t buy his idea. I need a good reason to justify my spending. But finally, the time…
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