Aren’t we lucky? March is a wonderful month because we can celebrate Women’s Day and also St. Patrick’s Day in very simple, interesting and fun ways while learning English! Although Women’s Day can be controversial for some people, because, shouldn’t we celebrate any particular gender every day? Why is one specific day necessary? Well, there …
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South Africa’s Natural Wonders
South Africa’s Natural Wonders Ahh, South Africa! For those who know the country, just saying the name conjures up mixed emotions and visions of a kaleidoscope of colours: the clear blue sky, the year-long blazingly yellow sun, the jacarandas, the multi-green trees and the exotic year-round flowers, not to mention the diverse topography and the …
New Year, New Normal
New Year, New Normal As days went by rapidly, we entered into the very last month of 2020 and the very first month of 2021. The cold and snowy days that inevitably remind us of Christmas and the New Year arrived as well. The idea of a new year is purposeful, as it usually means …
The Classroom of our Days
The Classroom of our Days There are many reasons why people go into teaching. However, I think we’ve all had inspirational teachers who have contributed to who we are today, and no matter how many years go by, we can never forget the influence they’ve had on us. I could name the most important people …
ERROR 404. MEANING NOT FOUND!
ERROR 404. MEANING NOT FOUND! The future goes hand in hand with technology and artificial intelligence. They have not only generated new professional fields and careers, but they have also improved others. Engineering has reached the next level with robotics (building robots to solve real-word problems), medicine with neural network (non-natural brain or artificial life) …
Memories of a Medieval Market
Memories of a Medieval Market August took its last lap while summer tiptoed away! Though our holidays are already part of an evanescent past, we all try to keep in mind the best memories of events we have taken part in, places we have visited or people we have met… So today, talking about a …
First day of school
First day of school traditions around the world Summer break has gone by so fast and we are now gearing up to go back to school. The start of the academic calendar varies around the world and each country has an interesting tradition or activity to kick off the new school year. Let’s look at …
Can a Language Reflect a Nation?
Can a Language Reflect a Nation? There is no doubt that language is an integral part of any culture, but how much does it reflect the national characteristics of each nation, its mentality? There are theories based on the following statement: Language determines the way of thinking of the people who speak it. The peoples …
Why go backpacking at least once in your life?
Why go backpacking at least once in your life? It is not everyone’s cup of tea to travel as a backpacker, however, it is one of those experiences we should have, at least once in a lifetime. At first, it may seem uncomfortable. It is a way of travelling that is very rich in adventure …
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Beauty, beauty everywhere
Beauty, beauty everywhere At the end of Carrer Prat de la Creu in Andorra la Vella there is a beautiful nude on one of the traffic circles. Who is she – you might ask – and what is she doing there? She is none other than the beautiful Mari Carme. This glorious bronze sculpture lovingly …