Toponymy is the study of place names (toponyms), their origins, and their meanings, and it can be quite an interesting subject. There are 195 countries in the world today and they have all sorts of names. But where do these names come from?
What unrealistic things in movies really annoy you?
The Talking Point series provides an opportunity to discuss things in English, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. We have all been there. Whether you are a or an occasional movie watcher, there are some common unrealistic things in movies that kill the magic and leave you frustrated…
How to encourage someone who is trying
Let’s learn some English expressions that you can use to encourage someone who is trying, working, or doing a good job. Here are some scenarios to help you use the right expressions in the right situation…
William Shakespeare – in a nutshell
So who was William Shakespeare? Known as “the bard”, Shakespeare was an author who lived in the Elizabethan era and wrote about a lot of different things. But why is Shakespeare considered such a great artist? In this short video, you’ll get a of who Shakespeare was and what made him special…
Give him a mask
“A man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he will tell you the truth. — Oscar Wilde
Basically… run!
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963. The programme follows the adventures of a Time Lord called “the Doctor”, an extraterrestrial being who looks like humans. The Doctor explores the universe in a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS. Its exterior appears as a blue British police … Continue Reading
The dreamers of the day
All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find it was in vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible. -T.E. Lawrence.
Pierre Mauroy, Lille’s “different” stadium
This is a rewrite of a post first published in 2016 just after the Euro 2016 match in Pierre Mauroy stadium between Germany and Ukraine, which Germany won 2-0 with goals scored by Mustafi and Schweinsteiger. The Stade Pierre-Mauroy is a rather new and quite unique stadium located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq (in Lille European Metropolis), France. … Continue Reading
It’s only on the brink that people find the will to change
When a sphere from space lands in New York’s Central Park, the world is faced with a question. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 American science fiction drama film and a loose adaptation of the 1951 film of the same name. Let’s watch one of its best scenes together: