02/02/2023 Former Grand Slam tennis champion Boris Becker has spoken of his loneliness, his fears and the lessons he learned behind bars. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary jail: to…
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Scotland passes transgender self-identification bill
26/01/2023 Scotland and Spain pass progressive transgender self-identification bills on the same day. Coach John looks at the issue. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary scrap: to remove sth bill:…
Where do ‘tapas’ come from?
19/01/2023 In this week’s WEP, Kez relates three possible origins of the tiny, tasty treat known here in the Basque Country as a ‘pintxo’, but in Spain and around the world as ‘tapas’. Click HERE to download…
Tokyo’s anti-procrastination café
12/01/23 Writers in Tokyo who need an antidote to procrastination can now enjoy a coffee under pressure at Tokyo’s ‘Manuscript Writing’ café. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary out of…
Scientists make further inroads into reversing ageing
22/12/22 UK research could lead to development of techniques that will stave off diseases of old age. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary stave off: to avert or delay something…
John’s pick of the Christmas flicks
15/12/22 There are hundreds of Christmas movies. Here are some recommended by Coach John. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary settle down: to get comfortable when I were a lad:…
Consumer confidence: the COVID comedown*
07/12/22 Households across the rich world have never been so gloomy. They seem to be suffering from a coronavirus comedown. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary *comedown: a feeling of…
The hatred of Henry Ford
01/12/2022 Over 100 years ago, on 1st December 1913, Henry Ford introduced the first moving assembly line, transforming the automotive industry and overall manufacturing processes forever. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF….
Misheard lyrics and mondegreens
24/11/22 “She’s got a chicken to ride,” “Hold me closer, Tony Danza,” and “the ants are blowing in the wind” are all examples of mondegreens. That is not what the original artist is singing, although…
I JUST WANNA WALK HOME
17/11/22 November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful vocabulary worldwide: extending or spread throughout the world; everywhere in the…