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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
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”
Unfortunately, I can’t fly. Maybe Father Christmas (Santa) will give me wings for Christmas…
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!
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.
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.
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
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
“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
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.
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.