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Brit living in South Africa ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. Teacher of English as a Foreign Language for 25 years; enjoy reading (especially gothic literature), learning modern languages, dead languages (Old English, Old Norse, Latin), travelling, animals (three cats).

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I speak German and it helped immensely when learned Afrikaans, which is very similar to Dutch. So I'd say it will indeed be useful.

18.04.2025 07:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Vielen Dank fรผr die nรผtzlichen Ressourcen!

07.02.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Merci beaucoup pour les explications!

07.02.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"To make Kevin ill, after "if", use "would" and "will" ๐Ÿ˜€".

04.02.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely, Madam. It's a third conditional: IF + SUBJ + HAD + 3RD FORM..., SUBJ + WOULD (NOT) HAVE + 3RD FORM... And I'll dedicate this week to linking (cohesive) expressions just for you. So watch this space...๐Ÿ˜€

04.02.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Which sentence is correct?

A. I know my best friend for ten years.
B. I have known my best friend for ten years.
C. I know my best friend since ten years.
D. I have known my best friend since ten years.

Type your answer below ๐Ÿ‘‡.
#learnenglish #learningenglish #englishtenses
#englishteacher

01.02.2025 06:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And were someone to give that answer, I would agree ;-). Correct, Maria!

27.01.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I thought I might try and get a group of interested people together on here, so send me a message if you'd like to have a go. More power to your elbow with the languages you are learning.

26.01.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Would you be interested in learning some dead languages? I've had a crack at Old English and Old Norse. If you speak Dutch and German, you'll be in pole position to learn those.

26.01.2025 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I do love Frankfurt!

25.01.2025 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Earthseed We are Earthseed The life that perceives itself Changing. Earthseed is a real religion inspired by the science fiction ofย Octavia Butler, specifically her books, Parable of the Sowerย (1993) andย Parโ€ฆ

godischange.org/about/

I didn't know that there really are adherents of the Earthseed religion described in Octavia Butler's "The Parable of the Sower". Their website includes an inspiring reading list. I'd like to find out more about them. #parableofthesower #octaviabutler #earthseed #booksky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

25.01.2025 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#earthseed #octaviabutler #parableofthetalents #parableofthesower #maga

19.01.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Can't argue with that :-).

24.01.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"If my boss fired me, I would find another job". Which of these means the same as the first clause? Type A, B or C below ๐Ÿ‘‡

A. Fired me my boss...
B. Were my boss fire me...
C. Were my boss to fire me...

#learnenglish #learningenglish #englishgrammar #ifsentences
#englishteacher

23.01.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Put the correct form of the verb "to know" into this sentence: "If I ___________ they wouldn't pay me back, I wouldn't have lent them the money". Comment below๐Ÿ‘‡ #learnenglish #learningenglish #englishgrammar #ifsentences

23.01.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd like to make videos to help people learn English too. Any expert advice much appreciated, Jeff.

22.01.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's wrong with this sentence?

"If I would have the money, I would give it to you."

Leave your answer in the comments below. #tefl #englishgrammar #learnenglish #learningenglish #ifsentences #englishteacher

20.01.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a ginger cat with a copy of Octavia E. Butler's "Parable of the Sower"

a ginger cat with a copy of Octavia E. Butler's "Parable of the Sower"

"Enjoyed" is the wrong word to use of this novel as it's deeply disturbing and not for the faint-hearted. It is thought-provoking though. I was fascinated by the description of Earthseed spirituality, in which god is change and can be shaped. Merry was too ๐Ÿ˜Š. #booksky #catsofbluesky #readersky ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

19.01.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exactly, Gala! "After if will and would are not good" ๐Ÿ˜Š. So if it RAINS next weekend, what WILL you do?

19.01.2025 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Quiz: How many classics have you read? Take our quiz to find out how many classic books you've read, spanning authors from Virginia Woolf to Fyodor Dostoevsky.

www.penguin.co.uk/articles/202...

I was a bit disappointed with my score of 36. So one of my goals this year is clear: read more classics! #booksky #bookchallenge
๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

19.01.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Which of these sentences is correct? Type A, B or C in the comments.

a) If it rains, I stay at home.
b) If it rains, I will stay at home.
c) If it will rain, I will stay at home.

#englishgrammar #ifclauses #learnenglish #learningenglish #tefl #efl #englishteacher #englishteachers

19.01.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Entertaining indeed Greg...and enlightening.

19.01.2025 07:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well I think it's a fine idea and I'll be posting plenty on it.

18.01.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Strategic?

18.01.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No soy nativo en espaรฑol pero he alcanzado mรกs o menos el nivel B2. Si puedo ayudarte con tus metas, envรญame un mensaje, ยฟvale?

18.01.2025 10:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When you book a tutor on italki, look at the "students to lessons taught" ratio rather than the comments or star ratings. I booked a tutor who had brilliant ratings and reviews but was a complete duffer. If students come back, that's an indicator that it's a good tutor.

18.01.2025 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Phrasal verb: dumb down. Meaning: make a thing simpler so more people can understand it. Beginners in philosophy don't understand specialist philosophy words so you'd have to dumb a philosophy book down. Have you seen anything dumbed down? Comment below. #learnenglish #learningenglish #phrasalverbs

18.01.2025 05:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Phrasal verb: "to beef up". Meaning: "to make it better or more interesting". Just having text on my website was boring, so I added pictures to beef it up. Is there anything you have beefed up? Leave a comment below. #learnenglish #learningenglish #phrasalverbs

18.01.2025 05:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

phrasal verb: "to clam up". Meaning: "to become silent, to say nothing". I was once in an oral exam and was so nervous I forgot everything. I just clammed up. Is there a situation in which you clammed up? Leave a comment below. #learnenglish #learningenglish #phrasalverbs

18.01.2025 05:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

phrasal verb: "to mull over". Meaning = "to think very hard about something". Before I gave up my old job to become an English teacher, I mulled it over for a long time. Is there anything you have mulled over? Leave a comment below. #learnenglish #learningenglish #phrasalverbs

18.01.2025 05:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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