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Understanding Different Types of Poetry: A Journey from Past to Present

August 8, 2024

Poetry is a special way of using language to express emotions, tell stories, and share ideas. It has changed a lot over the years, […]

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A Closer Look at Everyday Words Shakespeare Invented

August 1, 2024

The influence of Shakespeare on the English Language If there’s one thing that William Shakespeare did instinctively, it was to invent memorable words and […]

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Exploring Popular and Lesser-Known Sports in the UK

July 25, 2024

As France hosts the Olympic Games this summer, supporters of the UK’s national teams will be cheering them on to success. Today’s Olympic sports […]

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Idioms and Phrases Shakespeare Invented

July 18, 2024

William Shakespeare had a real talent for capturing an idea in a simple but colourful phrase. That’s why we still use so many Shakespeare […]

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Exploring Modern English Words with French Origin (Part 2)

July 11, 2024

In the second article of this two-part series, explore even more words and phrases that English speakers have borrowed from the French. If you […]

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Exploring Modern English Words with French Origin (Part 1)

July 11, 2024

The Olympics are taking place in France this year. To get ready, let’s take a look at some words and phrases that English speakers […]

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