Learn why and in which situations we use the Past Simple tense!

English Syndicate

Why do we use the Past Simple tense?

En este primer episodio de 'Mente Sana, Vida Plena', exploramos la importancia de la salud mental y cómo está relacionada con el aprendizaje de un nuevo idioma. Hablamos de los desafíos emocionales que enfrentan los estudiantes de idiomas, como el estrés y la ansiedad, y ofrecemos estrategias prácticas para cuidar tu bienestar mental mientras aprendes.

Mente Sana, Vida Plena

 Episodio 1: Introducción a la Salud Mental y el Aprendizaje de Idiomas

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Writing presentation. In it, you'll learn what the writing section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as see some sample questions and answers and get advice on whether using templates to form your answers is a good idea. These questions depend on written text, so be sure to go to the website to download the transcript so you can read them: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/24/guide-to-the-toefl-writing/

For the Love of Language and Writing

Guide to the TOEFL - Writing

Bu qısa hekayə Çarli Çaplinin həyatında olan bir hadisədən bəhs edir. O, atası ilə sirkə gedir və orada atasının necə gözəl bir şəxsiyyət olduğuna şahid olur.

İt is a real story from Charlie Chaplin' s life. Chaplin goes to the circus with his father and there he admires his father for his behaviour.

Podcast Azerbaijan

Çarli Çaplin- Ən böyük tamaşa

Our lifestyle is like a complex tapestry made up of the diverse personal choices we make, shaping who we are as individuals. From our daily routines to the major life paths we take, these choices reflect our values and dreams. They go beyond just habits, influencing how we interact with others and navigate the world around us. Whether big or small, our habits are key in forming the patterns of our lives. Each decision, habit, and value embraced contributes to a constantly evolving self-portrait that embodies our identity and beliefs.


English Express by Donar Ivan

Lifestyles | Article Listening

JOHN: Hi, Alice, it’s John. How are you? 
ALICE: Oh, hi, John! I was just thinking about you.
JOHN: That’s nice. I was wondering if you’d like to go to a 
movie tonight.
ALICE: Sure, I’d love to! What’s playing?
JOHN: I was thinking about that new comedy Lights Out. What do
you think?
ALICE: Sounds great!
JOHN: OK, I’ll pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00.
ALICE: See you then. Bye!



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Hi, Alice, it’s John: Hi, ____, it’s ____ is a casual and friendly way to say hello on the 
phone. Although “it’s” means “it is,” it is used to mean “I am” here.
• Oh, hi, John! Notice the rising intonation here. Alice is excited to hear from John and is 
very pleased that he called her.
• I was wondering if you’d like to ... This is a polite and indirect way of asking “Do you 
want to …?” John is nervous and does not want to appear too direct or bold. Notice 
how the question goes up at the end, which shows that he is not overly confident.
• Sure! I’d love to means “Yes, I would love to.” Notice that Alice is very enthusiastic 
and friendly. She wants John to feel comfortable about asking her out on a date.
• I was thinking about … / What do you think? Again, John does not want to appear 
too bold. He wants to give Alice a chance to suggest a movie.
• Sounds great! Is an informal way of saying “That is a good plan.”
• I’ll pick you up is an informal way of saying “I’ll come to your house so that we can 
go together.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 6: A Telephone Call

In this episode I talk about the Levant, what its countries have in common and where the name came from.

Real Syrian Arabic

Real Syrian Arabic Podcast Episode 2- The Levant بلاد الشام


These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.