29/02/24 Coach John considers the facts about how women and men talk. Are we really so different? Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · THE MYTH OF (men are from) MARS AND (women are from) VENUS THE MYTH OF (men are from) MARS AND (women are from) VENUS Since the 1990s, there has been a renewed interest in understanding…
22/02/24 Joel and Ethan Coen, collectively known as the Coen Brothers, are renowned American filmmakers who have made a significant mark on the world of cinema with their unique and eclectic style. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. USEFUL VOCABULARY 1. Burst to appear suddenly, explode into view 2. Showcase to exhibit or display a certain feature or talent 3. Penchant a…
15/02/24 Coach John talks about the outdated practice of ‘blackface’ which was on show in Carnival. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · CHIMA MONEKE CALLS OUT CARNIVAL ‘BLACKFACE’ CHIMA MONEKE CALLS OUT CARNIVAL ‘BLACKFACE’ Chima Moneke (born 24 December 1995) is a Nigerian professional basketball player for Saski Baskonia of the ACB league and the EuroLeague. At 1.97…
08/02/24 Crossword puzzles, a beloved pastime for many, have an intriguing origin that dates back to the early 20th century. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. USEFUL VOCABULARY 1. Pastime something such as a game, sport, or hobby, that serves to make time pass agreeably: 2. Humble Having or showing a modest or low view of one’s own importance; not arrogant or…
01/02/24 Coach John wonders whether the Basque capital needs or wants Starbucks. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary DOES GASTEIZ REALLY NEED OR WANT A STARBUCKS? It has been reported that the US multinational coffeehouse chain, Starbucks, will be opening a branch in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The company, which is headquartered in Seattle is taking over the premises of the much loved…
25/01/24 Living on secluded Irish islands is a mix of calmness, wild beauty, and a strong bond with nature. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. USEFUL VOCABULARY 1. Close-knit: is characterized by strong interpersonal bonds,mutual support, and a sense of togetherness among its members. 2. Tides: refer to the periodic rise and fall of the Earth’s oceans and seas caused primarily…
18/01/24 Coach John recounts the life of one of his literary heroes, Oscar Wilde. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary wit: (n) keen and amusing intelligence; astuteness aesthetic: (adj) of or relating to a sense of beauty or an appreciation of the arts surgeon: (n) a physician who specialises in surgery / operations folklore:(n) the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc.,…
11/01/24 Coach Jarrod gives some tips on learning English by watching TV. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · TIPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH WITH A TV SERIES TIPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH WITH A TV SERIES Learning English through TV series can be a fun and effective way to improve your language skills. Here are some tips to make the…
14/12/23 Coach John remembers the John Lennon & Yoko Ono Christmas song; ‘Happy Xmas (War is over) Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · WAR IS OVER – IF YOU WANT IT WAR IS OVER-IF YOU WANT IT “So this is Christmas…” is perhaps one of the most famous opening lines of any Christmas song to date, but just…
7/12/23 Jarrod looks at an American holiday tradition. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · A Christmas Story: A Holiday Tradition A Christmas Story: A Holiday Tradition The movie A Christmas story is repeated on TV in the U.S. for 24 continuous hours, during the holiday season. A Christmas Story, the 1983 film directed by Bob Clark, has become…
