Here is a talking point: What food did you dislike or were indifferent to when you were younger, but came to like as you grew older?
Why do we say that sparrows have “sparrow” brains?
In cities, sparrows are developing innovative strategies for food. We often make fun of them, while they imagine new ways of eating and adapt to their environment. I think we should look at them more closely and in a different way… Don’t you think so? Language Note “Sparrow brain” is a direct translation of the … Continue Reading
Happy holidays! (Merry Christmas?)
Brace yourselves! The “Happy Holidays” versus “Merry Christmas” argument is coming! :) Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which, in Western Christian Churches, is held annually on 25 December. For centuries, it has been the subject of several reformations, both religious and secular…
Song lyrics challenge
Here are some excerpts from different songs. For each excerpt, there are two things to do: Guess the missing word or words. Tell who the song is from.
What are some Christmas or New Year traditions in your family?
Here is a talking point: What are some Christmas or New Year traditions in your family?
Fish expressions
There are lots of expressions with the word “fish” in English and today we are going to have a look at some of them.
What do you do to stay in shape?
The Talking Point series provides an opportunity to discuss things in English, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. Here is a talking point: What little or big things do you do to stay ? How successful have you been? What tried-and-trusted advice do you have for someone who is out of shape and wants … Continue Reading
To bite or not to bite
We have all experienced them, haven’t we? Those touch-and-go moments in life when we hesitated whether or not to do something, to take a risk. And most of the time it is a fight between the head and the heart. Sometimes the head wins and sometimes the heart. Which one do you think will win … Continue Reading
Especially the Lies!
This is a wonderfully written scene in which lots of things are not directly said but are implied. Let’s see how good you are at inferring things. But first some background…