The singular THEY Yes! The gender- neutral pronoun exists in English…but what is it? Gender-neutral language is language that avoids referring specifically to a particular gender or sex, and using a more neutral word in its place. Usually, we use THEY in English when we refer to someone whose gender we don’t know or don’t want to specify for different reasons. We can also use it to refer to someone who is non-binary or when we want to be more inclusive and respectful! It might surprise you to hear that the use of they singular THEY and gender-neutral language in English is not new! It has...…The singular THEY Yes! The gender- neutral pronoun exists in English…but what is it? Gender-neutral language is language that avoids referring specifically to a particular gender or sex, and using a more neutral word in its place. Usually, we use THEY in English when we refer to someone whose gender we don’t know or don’t want to specify for different reasons. We can also use it to refer to someone who is non-binary or when we want to be more inclusive and respectful! It might surprise you to hear that the use of they singular THEY and gender-neutral language in English is not new! It has...WW…

You might not be halloween’s biggest fan, but you might like reading! Since it’s a big part of our culture, reading books, stories and legends about halloween can give you a great cultural insight and help you with your language learning! I have included a range of different levels and books for a range of different ages so that you can find the right fit for you! If you are just getting into reading in another language, check out these… … 5 tips to help you get started! Disclaimer In some of our articles, you may find affiliate links. These links help support our website at no extra cost...…You might not be halloween’s biggest fan, but you might like reading! Since it’s a big part of our culture, reading books, stories and legends about halloween can give you a great cultural insight and help you with your language learning! I have included a range of different levels and books for a range of different ages so that you can find the right fit for you! If you are just getting into reading in another language, check out these… … 5 tips to help you get started! Disclaimer In some of our articles, you may find affiliate links. These links help support our website at no extra cost...WW…

Have you ever felt like a different person when speaking a second (or third) language? It’s a sentiment many language learners can relate to. The words may mean the same thing, but somehow, it feels like you’re not quite yourself. In this exploration of the relationship between language and personality, we’ll delve into how words shape who we are. Psychologists often say that our personality plays an important role in determining our behaviour, but could the reverse also be true? Is it possible that the languages we speak influence the very essence of our being? Let’s embark on this...…Have you ever felt like a different person when speaking a second (or third) language? It’s a sentiment many language learners can relate to. The words may mean the same thing, but somehow, it feels like you’re not quite yourself. In this exploration of the relationship between language and personality, we’ll delve into how words shape who we are. Psychologists often say that our personality plays an important role in determining our behaviour, but could the reverse also be true? Is it possible that the languages we speak influence the very essence of our being? Let’s embark on this...WW…

Are you obsessed with your phone? Even if you don’t want to admit it, most of us are! You know that feeling when you just can’t resist the urge to check your notifications, even in the most unexpected places? We’ve all been there, but why? On this page you’ll find some interesting information around the theme of social media, a video for listening practice, exciting book recommendations for reading and some IELTS exam advice and past paper questions for writing! Get started! ⬇️Go straight to the bottom of the page for some IELTS exam preparation practice! The Origins of social media The...…Are you obsessed with your phone? Even if you don’t want to admit it, most of us are! You know that feeling when you just can’t resist the urge to check your notifications, even in the most unexpected places? We’ve all been there, but why? On this page you’ll find some interesting information around the theme of social media, a video for listening practice, exciting book recommendations for reading and some IELTS exam advice and past paper questions for writing! Get started! ⬇️Go straight to the bottom of the page for some IELTS exam preparation practice! The Origins of social media The...WW…

I’d like to start off by saying that when I first started teaching, I found it really difficult to find materials that I actually found interesting and enjoyable to work with, especially for free! Sometimes finding ready made materials is just necessary because you might not always have the time to create new things for your students. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the top places that have saved me every time, so that you don’t need to go through all those wasted hours of searching for content to create the best lesson plans possible, you can find it all here! When I first started...…I’d like to start off by saying that when I first started teaching, I found it really difficult to find materials that I actually found interesting and enjoyable to work with, especially for free! Sometimes finding ready made materials is just necessary because you might not always have the time to create new things for your students. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the top places that have saved me every time, so that you don’t need to go through all those wasted hours of searching for content to create the best lesson plans possible, you can find it all here! When I first started...WW…