6 Best Songs for Learning English!!!

Sing, Song, Sing ! ! !

 Hello, Folks! You know when summer comes and the weather gets hot, it can be difficult to stay inside and study English in the traditional ways. That's why I've made a list of some of our favourite songs for learning English so that you can practise your language skills even when you're relaxing by the pool!

1. Wake me up- Avicci

With plenty of repetition and a whole load of metaphors for more advanced learners to get to grips with "Avicci - Wake me up" is a simple and effective tune to help you practise your English over the summer.

2. Thinking out Loud- Ed Sheeran

This romantic ballad by Ed Sheeran has made it into our top 10 due to its slow pace and repetitive chorus. The song also offers plenty of opportunities to practise the imperative.

3. Hello-Adele

This powerful song is so brilliant for learning English because of its slow start and clear lyrics. In fact, for someone new to learning English, Adele's clear London accent is great for getting used to new words and phrases.

4. New Rules- Dua Lipa

Although its lyrics are somewhat fast-paced, New Rules by Dua Lipa is the perfect song for practising the negative imperative as well as common abbreviations and slang terms like 'ain't' and 'em.

5. Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars

 'Just The Way You Are' by Bruno Mars. For people new to learning English, this catchy song by Bruno Marz allows learners to practise the simple present without difficult accents or phrasal verbs. 

6. Makeshift Chemistry - Crown The Empire

Last on our list is "CROWN THE EMPIRE" carry a reputation for a mixture of grimy rock urgency, anthemic choruses, and post-metalcore power but they refuse to standstill. Evolution and adaptation are paramount, driven by the same youthful fire that first inspired them to create visceral music videos before they'd even played live.

The Most Common English Slang Words So You Sound Like A Native!!!!!

 Slang words are an essential part of conversing in English!!!

Hello Folks! As you know American slang is full of eccentric sayings and colloquialisms, which are useful in a wide variety of casual situations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned English speaker, you’ll want to brush up on your command of American slang words and their meanings! 

What's up?

- What’s up, Doc?

- Not much!”

Made popular by the cartoon character Bugs Bunny as part of his catch phrase “What’s up Doc?”, as early as 1940.

OK Boomer

It essentially boils down to: "I disagree with you, but I can't be bothered to argue. Keep your opinions." The term "OK boomer" is, in short, both an expression of frustration and a way to end an argument.

She ghosted me

Say you went on a date with someone you met online. You thought things were going well—and then they never responded. Unfortunately, you've been ghosted. This term emerged from the online dating landscape, and describes a romantic partner who withdraws suddenly, back into anonymity (like a ghost). Ghosting is rejection without any concrete explanation as to why you're being rejected. 

Glow Up

"Glowing up" is like the upgraded version of "growing up." As you age, you only become more fabulous. The staggering transformations associated with glow-ups are often accompanied by photographic evidence.

Damn, Gina

Use this phrase if you’re either surprised by something or want to express approval. If someone finally earned their PhD, for instance, you could say, “Damn, Gina. Look at you!” It’s a throwback to Martin Lawrence’s ‘90s sitcom Martin, in which he’d regularly use the phrase when addressing his wife Gina (Tisha Campbell-Martin).

Bye, Felicia

If you’re tired of putting up with someone, tell them, “Bye, Felicia!” It’s a way of dismissing them or their request. In 1995’s Friday, Ice Cube used the term in a scene during which his character responds to Felicia’s (Angela Means-Kaaya) unapproved request to borrow Smokey’s (Chris Tucker) car.

Kiki

A kiki is a party or festive gathering, though it can be used as a verb. To kiki, for instance, has a double meaning: either to celebrate, or to share gossip. This is perfectly expressed in the Scissor Sisters music video for “Let’s Have a Kiki," and since it stems from ball culture, Paris Is Burning offers examples.

Playing with Kahoot like a Gringo!!!

 Kahoot What Is It?

Hello, Folks! I hope you are doing great! In this week I bring you something new! Kahoot!! But what is it? It is a game-based learning platform. Creators create and display questions on the screen, and the students answer them with the help of a smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

What does it help with?

Kahoot! What a remarkable learning tool that motivates you to learn through playing games interactively. It enhances you to engage. It serves as a user-friendly tool and also mobile and tablet-friendly. It possesses an easy-to-use interface where teachers and students can create games and quizzes in a few minutes.

Why is it unique?

It is a unique platform because it enables fun-loving and lively learning. It allows discussions and maintains collaboration and motivation around the content based on education. It gives real-time experiences through visual backgrounds, music, game mechanics, and virtual moments that help learners find or explore their hidden innate talents and capabilities.

Conclusion?

Someone has rightly said, “A classroom without Kahoot! is like a car without petrol or wheels”. Explore and enter the world of dreams of new learning through fun. It makes learning awesome and magical in a short period across the globe. It is the best learning game until now. Try it! You would surely love it.

The 6 Best Countries to Study English Lit Abroad!!!!

The 6 Best Countries to Study English Lit Abroad!!!! 

Many people choose to study abroad to learn a new language or as part of an international relations or business degree. As an English major, you you may not consider studying abroad an option -- after all, you already speak the language you're studying, and you likely live in a country with a rich English language heritage.

1 England

England is obviously a great choice as a study abroad destination for English majors. There are centuries upon centuries of English literature to study, and students interested in English’s linguistic development will be able to fully immerse themselves in the progression of the language over time.

2 Ireland

Although English is not the native language of Ireland (it's Irish Gaelic), it has been spoken on the island since the 12th century, when the Normans invaded. Plus, Irish English has had a huge effect on contemporary American English, especially pronunciations, so this can make studying English in Ireland especially interesting for North American students.

3 Australia

Australia offers prime examples of how British settler colonialism has touched English language and literature. While studying in exciting cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane you can take courses in local literature.Learn about Australia's indigenous peoples (Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders) through literature as well as British, Irish, Middle Eastern, and Southern European (Italian and Greek) immigrants.

4 New Zealand

Neighboring New Zealand provides another example of the meeting of British culture and indigenous people, through language. New Zealand experienced very different patterns of colonial migration to Australia, plus the indigenous people, the Maori, are totally unrelated to Australian Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. New Zealand authors like Witi Ihimaera and Patricia Grace show what it’s like to live as a Maori in New Zealand.

5 India

India has dozens of official state languages, and hundreds of smaller regional ones, but English is the language of the government in Delhi and the language of instruction at major universities.There are thriving English-language literary and publishing scenes in the major cities, and dozens of local writers producing fascinating and beautiful prose and poetry that is hardly known outside India. And then, of course, there are internationally renowned writers like Arundhati Roy, Anita Desai, and Aravind Adiga, who should be required reading for all English majors.

6 The Caribbean

The islands of the Caribbean use English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Caribbean Hindustani, and European Creoles, so there are a range of study abroad opportunities possible in the region. English majors should look to places like Jamaica, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico. Because of the proximity to, and close connections with, the United States, studying in the Caribbean can be quite easy for US students. There are also some American universities throughout the region.

4 tongue twister to improve pronunciation English!!!

TONGUE TWISTER

Hello folks!! Tongue twisters are a great way to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency. They can also help to improve accents by using alliteration, which is the repetition of one sound. They’re not just for kids, but are also used by actors, politicians, and public speakers who want to sound clear when speaking. Below, you will find some of the most popular English tongue twisters. Say them as quickly as you can. If you can master them, you will be a much more confident speaker.

1

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked

If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

2

Betty Botter bought some butter

But she said the butter’s bitter

If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter

But a bit of better butter will make my batter better

So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter

3

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood

As a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

4

Dick had a duck, the duck dived, the duck dived deep. How deep did Dick's duck dive? Dick's duck dived as deep as Dick's dog dived.

5 apps to practice languages with native speakers!!!

Learning a language can be much more fun when you talk to native speakers

Hello again folks!! When we are learning a language, we have all felt the impotence of wanting to say something and not having the vocabulary. Not only that, but also the difficulty of pronouncing well and the fear of not being understood. 

1. Tandem

In this free app you must register and put the data of the languages you know and those you want to practice. Then, it shows you possible companions that speak the language that you want to practice and that are interested in the languages that you speak. This app connects you with people with whom you can share about your language and culture and learn about theirs.

2. Bilingual

Bilingual is a language exchange app that not only connects you with the native speaker, but also tries to motivate the conversation with 2 resources. First, it connects you with people with whom you share personal interests, beyond the language you want to learn. Second, it has the help of Shiro, a bot of the application that recommends you and your partner articles on their topics of interest, topics of conversation, and questions about your topics of interest. 

3. HiNative

Unlike the previous two, Hinative works as a question and answer forum. Any language learner can register for free and ask the community about pronunciation, vocabulary, and even request quick translations. You can also ask for people to correct texts that you wrote and to clarify ambiguous terms. This is a perfect app for students who want to pass international exams and quickly answer their questions.

4. Idyoma

The peculiarity of Idyoma is that it not only connects you with natives of the language you want to learn, but also tracks the natives who live in your city so that you can meet them and thus return the exchange of languages into a tangible reality. The app recommends that during the conversation times are set to speak each language so that both people have the greatest benefit. Last and very important, it is free for everyone.

5. Italki

If making friends or looking for casual conversations is not your best preference, we recommend Italki. This app connects you with language teachers from all over the world with whom you can establish direct contact, a rate that fits your budget, and the schedule that best suits you. You do not pay for registration, but for individual class, so you are free to choose when you want and you can have the class.

Tips for improving your English pronunciation.

 

It's time to improve our English pronunciation!!!

Hello Folks! You know that any English language learner knows that often spelling isn’t very helpful if we want to know how to correctly say a word. Take a look at this sentence, focusing on the words in bold - do you know how to pronounce them?

"The man didn't feel very comfortable in his grey suit. He didn't enjoy wearing smart clothes, and when he wore them he felt a subtle difference in his personality."

So, how can you work on your pronunciation so that people from all over the world can understand you easily, even if you retain your native accent? Here are some tips for you to practice and perfect your pronunciation.

Listen to music!

Listening to music in English will definitely enhance your language comprehension. English music improves your listening skills and increases your vocabulary. Music even helps your pronunciation. As you listen to the lyrics, you will be exposed to new English words.

Watch movies in English!!!

Watching series on Netflix might not exactly improve your debating skills or formal register, but it helps you to understand the language better, get used to colloquial, conversational forms of English and implicitly get a feeling for the language. Also, you could try to pick out words that sound highly informal and look up their more scholarly counterparts. 

 Change the language on your social media or smartphone!!!

Have you ever accidentally changed the language on a device or on a website and then struggled to get it back again? We’ve all been there before. However, this can actually be a good way of learning an additional language. If you turn your Facebook, Twitter and smartphone settings to ‘English’ then you can continue to learn the language while you’re communicating with friends.

Thanks folks! See you next week!!