In this week’s episode, we dive into the amazing country of India and look at just some of the words that the English language has borrowed from that rich and vibrant culture.
Reasons for English: 1066 and all that language
Last week, we looked at the events of the year 1066. This week, we examine how the English language changed after a French-speaking king took over the English crown.
Reasons for English: The year 1066
They didn’t know it at the time, but the year 1066 was going to change everything in England; the king, the culture, the government, and the language.
Learning Strategies: SMART English learning goals
Setting yourself language learning goals is vital to keep motivated. This week we will look at how you can set SMART English learning goals and why they are so important.
Word Stories: Hello and goodbye
Today we tell the story of two of the most common words in English: Hello and Goodbye! Used by people who have never studied English, and, of course, by The Beatles!
Learning Strategies: English as a lingua franca for students
What do students of English need to learn if they never talk to another ‘native’ English speaker? In this episode, I look at some of the implications of using English as a lingua franca, or world language.