Author: NewET

I did or I have done? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) We have played football yesterday. b) We played football yesterday. a)  I have finished my homework, so I can write to you now. b) I finished my homework, so I can write to you now.   We use the past simple...

When do I add -S to verbs? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) Juan works during the day and studies at night. b) Juan works during the day and studys at night. a)  My computer don’t work very well. b) My computer don’t work very well.   We use the infinitive form of...

The Story (Malta style) Back in 1919, when Malta was under British rule, people were not happy campers. Food prices were rising, the economy was rough, and Maltese citizens basically said: “Excuse me… why is bread more expensive than my patience?” 😤🥖 So on June 7, crowds gathered to protest. Things escalated, shots were fired,...

Do I need a in this sentence? Which is the correct sentence in each pair? a) I went to party last night b) I went to a party last night a) Oxford is a very old city b) Oxford is very old city   We use a with singular countable nouns: I want to buy a...

When: Observed on the last Monday of May. Purpose: To honour U.S. military personnel who have died in service to their country. Historical Background After the Civil War (1861–1865): Thousands of soldiers died, and communities began decorating their graves with flowers as a way to honour the fallen.   Decoration Day: Originally called Decoration Day,...

https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/canada/victoria-day Victoria Day (Canada, Nationwide) 📆 Date: Monday on or before May 24 (historically Victoria’s birthday was May 24, 1819). 🌱 Origin: Celebrates Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (reigned 1837–1901). 📜 History: First officially celebrated in 1845 in Canada. Marked Canadians’ loyalty to the British Crown, especially as Canada was still part of the...

How do you say in English…? Ways of Saying in Italian and their English Counterparts 🇮🇹 In bocca al lupo! 🇬🇧 Break a leg! 🇮🇹 Essere al verde  🇬🇧 To be broke 🇮🇹 Prendere due piccioni con una fava 🇬🇧 To kill two birds with one stone 🇮🇹 Chi dorme non piglia pesci 🇬🇧 The early...

The story of the Early May Bank Holiday is a mix of ancient traditions, workers’ rights, and modern British love of a long weekend. 🌸 1. Ancient May Day Traditions Long before bank holidays existed, people in Britain celebrated May Day (1 May) as a festival of spring. Villages welcomed warmer weather with: Maypole dancing...

 Shakespeare’s enduring impact on the English language includes thousands of phrases, idioms, and words still commonly used, such as “break the ice,” “heart of gold,” “faint-hearted,” and “wild-goose chase.” He popularized metaphorical language, often blending emotional depth with vivid imagery (e.g., “in my mind’s eye”). Common Sayings from Shakespeare’ s Plays  🧊 “Break the ice”...

Shakespeare Day is celebrated every year on April 23, the traditional birthday (and death day!) of William Shakespeare — the only man who could turn “Where are you going?” into a five-act emotional crisis. Here’s how to celebrate in a delightfully dramatic (and slightly ridiculous) way: 👑 1. Speak Only in Shakespearean English For the...