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Vocabulary Showcase: Phrases for hot weather
It’s July everyone! So, it’s time to complain about it being far too hot! It is a British tradition.
![Wednesday Wildcard: Be Careful with Social Media English accounts](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1655898532025-SFXQ9RQEZ8K3XGL5H8JH/be+careful.png)
Wednesday Wildcard: Be Careful with Social Media English accounts
After 2 years of teaching online I have to say, I am worried about what people are learning from social media “English lessons”.
![Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fly”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1640015345891-ZAXXES0WUACFVGYID7M5/fly.jpg)
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fly”
Unfortunately, I can’t fly. Maybe Father Christmas (Santa) will give me wings for Christmas…
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Kids Corner: Analysing poetry structure
Oh, I see! You need to analyse poetry for your exams. What absolutely delightful fun… OK it’s not really fun…
![Kids Corner: English battle with your kids!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1623328073621-7SGCG5XVIX8B4H2X2IDW/english+battle.jpg)
Kids Corner: English battle with your kids!
Put your hands down! This war is fought with words! English battle is a very silly, very effective, and fun way to learn and practice English.
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Kids Corner: Practice English Geocaching
Do you want a fun way to enjoy the weather, get some adventure, and practice your English? What about Geocaching?
![Kids Corner: Prepare your kids for the 11+ Grammar School exam.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1620842441523-J1TDUEYVYSY1DTDHZGFF/11plus.jpg)
Kids Corner: Prepare your kids for the 11+ Grammar School exam.
You know if you have a tiny genius walking around in your house. If your smart kid is still at junior school, you should think about helping your little genius prepare for the 11+ exam.
![Kids Corner: Collective nouns are funny](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1619690073026-ASYOHZU9PL4FMFX4HATR/groups+nouns.jpg)
Kids Corner: Collective nouns are funny
So that is a “walk” of snails. It turns out that groups of animals have names. You might have heard of a pride of lions or a pack of dogs. Some of these names can be pretty funny.
![Kids Corner: Funny Poems for Kids](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1617276444749-L0Z1IA7KRLL1F969VWGE/kids+poetry.jpg)
Kids Corner: Funny Poems for Kids
“Oh flowery fluffy love muffin, how doth thy……” *SNORE*. Don’t worry I find that kind of poetry really boring too. But I have good news!
![Gateway to Grammar: Prepositions of place and movement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e80756d04d489502433fedd/1616849642867-MGEHN9I72KI38JXOR1PT/inintoononto.png)
Gateway to Grammar: Prepositions of place and movement
Yep (informal yes), I found a way to make more educational cat pictures. We are taking a look at prepositions of place (in and on) and movement (into and onto) and what the differences are.
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Business Builder: English for Childcare
You are trusted with the most precious parts of people’s lives, and expected to watch over them, care for them, and communicate a lot of important information to their parents.