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A Heartfelt Goodbye to Onestopenglish

Today, I want to say a deeply emotional goodbye to a learning companion that has been part of my journey for many, many years.

Since 1999, Onestopenglish has been there for my students and me—a constant source of inspiration, creativity, and support. Through its ideas, activities, and resources, it has shaped countless lessons and enriched our classes in ways that are difficult to put into words.

As they bid farewell, they leave us with one final gift: The Little Book of Onestopenglish. A small treasure, filled with memories and the spirit of everything they’ve given us over the years. Do take a moment to enjoy it.

In their own words:
“Thank you for the journey. To everyone who taught, learned, wrote, shared and supported Onestopenglish over the years—thank you.”

And from all of us who have been part of that journey—we thank you in return. For everything.

You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Pet Peeves

pet peeve noun /ˌpet ˈpiːv/ something that especially annoys you. e.g.: Weak coffee is one of my pet peeves.

Summer is here!

Dear students

As we are  leaving behind the exam period, well, only one left, I encourage you to indulge in topics that genuinely captivate your interest. It's an ideal opportunity to revive your interest for the English language by engaging with content that resonates with you.
A current topic we would not like to deal wth, will be looked into tomorrow to start with.
You might consider allocating time to listen to thought-provoking TED Talks or BBC podcasts, which can provide a wealth of knowledge and stimulate engaging discussions. Alternatively, you could channel your creativity into writing reviews of books, TV series, restaurants, or concerts that have left a lasting impression on you.

Revisiting previous posts on pronunciation, grammar or practising shadowing exercises using texts from your textbooks can also be a valuable way to hone your linguistic skills. Moreover, organizing an English Hour with classmates or friends can be a delightful way to maintain momentum, whether you choose to debate current events, share personal anecdotes, or discuss future plans.

If you've been meaning to start reading a book that's been recommended to you, now is the perfect time to embark on that literary journey. Or you might read national, international or local news. The key takeaway is to ensure that your engagement with the language remains consistent, leveraging your interests and hobbies to fuel your reading, viewing, and listening habits.

In the event that you require some extra inspiration, I will resume to provide ideas and suggestions in the remaining days of June and throughout July.

Happy beginning of summer for you all!

Champions Again!

BBC: How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again

The Independent: Barcelona seal La Liga title in style with El Clasico win over Real Madrid

The Sun: CLASSY VICTORY Barcelona win historic LaLiga title after beating Real Madrid as Rashford scores in ultimate El Clasico humiliation

AOL: FC Barcelona win El Clásico, back-to-back La Liga championships

US News: Flick Says 'I Will Never Forget This Day' as Barcelona Wins La Liga After Death of Coach's Father

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Etymolgy

Etymology is the study of the origin and historical development of words. It traces a word's history, showing how its meaning, spelling, and pronunciation have changed over time and through different languages. It is a subfield of linguistics that reveals how words are connected to one another and how they have evolved.

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