This month we will take a look at pairs of sentences which look very similar but differ slightly or more considerably in meaning….

In this month’s issue we will take a look at several mistakes I have come across recently in my lessons. Nobody’s perfect, of course, and …..

A job in its broad sense is a task to be performed. In the world of work, “job” is a synonym for occupation, employment, profession and career….

London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a city of over seven million inhabitants. It covers an area of 1,606 square kilometres…..

Pre-reading activity: Translate the following idioms into your language: – in black and white…

There are definitely many animal idioms used in all languages. You may have come across many of them….

That day is St. Patrick’s Day. Your colour is green. Your culture is Irish. Your celebration is St. Paddy …

Telling the time is easy. Isn’t it? It’s something seven- and eight-year-old kids have ….

There are numerous occasions on which people wish each other well. The tradition of sending cards and wishes has never disappeared ….

Activity: Think about the three words in the title. What is the definition of each word?….

There are numerous occasions on which people wish each other well. The tradition of sending cards and ….

My first contact with a Slavonic language was just before I came to what was then Czechoslovakia. I was offered a job in …

My smart TV has hundreds of channels. Although digital TV has been with us for some years now, almost everything is still either already in the local language or dubbed….

Hey guys, it’s me again! In this article, I’m going to talk about leaving home, that is moving out, etc. When would you like to leave your home?

Could you get through a day without spending a cent? What do you think? Is the following article related to a) shopaholism; b) environment; or c) a healthy lifestyle?

Debate 1: To Pay Kids who Earn Good Grades?
Students at several middle schools in Washington, D.C., have an unusual incentive1 to get good grades.

“I think you should do it this way…” “No, not like that…”
“Oh my God, what are you doing?!”

World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness1, understanding and information. It is a year around action to alleviate2 hunger.

Mark Twain lovers are celebrating 2020 as the 110th anniversary of this beloved author’s death, the 185th anniversary of his birth, and the 135th anniversary of his famous …

Are you one of t he teenagers who use the word “matika” more frequently than matematika? Do you think the expression “Mám v paži!” is cool?

We all want to be as happy as possible and everyone wants an extra reason to smile. But, let’s …

Although the idea of educating children goes back to ancient times, it took many centuries before it was legalized.

On July 21, 1853, the New York State Legislature decided to dedicate more than 750 acres (over 3km2) of land in the centre of Manhattan to create ….

Some time ago I came across a campaign focusing on helping girls increase their self-confidence. A number of boys and girls of various ages …

Although it’s been a while since I was in my home country of England, I thought it would be fun to touch on some of the …

You’ve certainly seen the older generation shake their heads and say with sadness or disgust1 “Young people don’t read….”

When people discuss spare time activities1 or hobbies, reading is always named along with doing sports, listening to music …

Having good friends is an important part of our lives, but at times making friends and keeping them isn’t easy. Of course, one of the basic things …

A student of mine once wrote: “In the USA they have political correctness; here, we prefer to have good manners.” I have nothing against good …

A friend of mine used to teach physics at secondary school. Once, as she was watching her students take a test, she noticed …

Can you live without your mobile, or do you need a digital detox?
Teenagers spend more than 11 hours a day in front of screens.

You might spend almost all your life studying a second language. It could be English, Spanish, or German. And …

What comes into your mind’s eye when you hear the words ‘mental health’ and ‘mental health problems’? Perhaps because of …

Bullying is like a dangerous disease. If you don’t pay attention to the first signals, it spreads quickly and can do huge damage.

Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, …