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I have just spent my weekend near Dresden with my dear student Astrid – and decided to take the train as I really didn’t fancy the long drive. Of course, true to form, the...

Today, I’d like to talk about the confusing world of days, dates, and times in English and the mishaps they can cause … One Tuesday morning, I confidently arrived at my student’s door at...

How are you surviving the heat? It’s definitely not my cup of tea! I’m relieved to be in the UK, where it’s a few degrees cooler. While sipping a welcome cup of English tea...

What was the last piece of good news you heard? Have you ever noticed that the news is often full of disasters, scandals, and problems? You turn on the TV, and it’s all about...

I’m just on my way back from England where we celebrated my wonderful Dad’s 98th birthday with chocolate cake, candles and a cuppa. If you ever visit Britain, you might notice that no matter...

“Are you ready for Christmas?” This is what the Brits often ask at this time of year, meaning have you bought all your presents, decorated the house, decided who is going to visit who...