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

Let’s make it better!

This is a space for discussing the site’s features, suggesting additions and improvements, and generally sharing your ideas to make MyEnglishWorld the best it can be for you. See this as a combination of… A suggestion box, A wish list, A brainstorming lounge, And more… Looking forward to your suggestions and ideas…

Which meme do you like best?

At Epitech Lille, my students have been creating their own English memes. Join us to explore the their memes and vote for the best!

A sad 14th of July…

France is in mourning following the carnage in Nice. On Thursday evening, I was with some friends, old and new, in Lille Esplanade. A large crowd had gathered to watch the customary Bastille Day Fireworks. The firework display duly started at 11 pm, with the happy crowd cheering with each spectacular flash of light in … Continue Reading

Euratechnopolys day

A couple of weeks ago I attended an event called “Euratechnopolys day” in Marcq-en-Baroeul Lomme. I went there on foot (as usual) following Google Maps’ instructions but I ended up in the middle of nowhere. It took me around 30 minutes to find the place. When I finally got there, I was warmly welcomed by … Continue Reading

Never give up: father’s dream

So what do you think of the dad’s dream and his perseverance? Note: This is the first post in the “never give up” series. In addition to making comments, you’re welcome to contribute posts to this series.

Starting My English World…

As a teacher and pedagogic manager of 30 years standing, I believe that the best way to learn a language is to use it, and that’s the philosophy behind this website. If it’s important to you to be able to “use” the English language, to understand texts and videos and to be able to communicate well in English, then … Continue Reading