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Hello everyone! I have a real passion for history, and I’ll be sharing short, interesting insights from British history aimed at more advanced learners. In today’s world, it feels particularly relevant to remember that global alliances are rarely fixed. One such unlikely partnership emerged in the late sixteenth century… A Curious Alliance: England and the Ottomans (c. 1580s–early 1600s) From the 1580s to the early seventeenth century, Protestant England and the Ottoman Empire maintained an unlikely but pragmatic relationship, shaped largely by their shared rivalry with Habsburg Spain. Following the excommunication of Elizabeth I in 1570, England became increasingly isolated from much of Catholic Europe. This encouraged the search for alternative partners beyond traditional alliances. In 1581, the establishment of the Levant Company formalised English trade with Ottoman territories, bringing goods such as silk, spices, and dyes into London. Diplomatic exchanges between Elizabeth I and Sultan Murad III reveal a relationship grounded in mutual advantage. Elizabeth’s diplomats sometimes emphasised perceived points of similarity in religious practice as a way of strengthening relations. There were also moments of strategic alignment. English privateers, including Francis Drake, benefited indirectly from Ottoman pressure on Spanish power in the Mediterranean, illustrating how global rivalries could intersect. By the early 1600s, this alignment gradually lost its urgency as England’s strategic priorities shifted and new diplomatic patterns emerged. Rather than a fixed alliance, it is best understood as a flexible partnership shaped by circumstance. This episode reminds us that international relationships are rarely permanent—they evolve with changing interests, pressures, and opportunities.
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15 Thg 04 2026 14:31
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Hi everyone, I’m returning to teaching here after some time away and I’m excited to be back. I won’t say too much about myself as I’m looking forward to getting to know people through lessons and conversations instead. I’ll also be posting regular short stories here, focusing on interesting topics to help you improve your English skills, with some comprehension questions for you to answer at the end. To get things started, here’s a short reading activity for you: A Small Change Last month, Mark decided to change his daily routine. He used to wake up late, skip breakfast, and start work feeling tired. By the afternoon, he often felt stressed and unfocused. This left him unable to be productive in the evenings when he had free time. One day, he read an article online which highlighted the benefits of a morning routine. The very next morning, he woke up one hour earlier than usual. He made a simple breakfast, went for a short walk, and avoided checking his phone. At first, it felt difficult. He was not used to waking up early, and he felt sleepy during his walk. However, after a few days, something changed. He started to feel more energetic and calm. Now, Mark enjoys his mornings and has more energy to dedicate to his evenings once he arrives home from work. He says that this small change has made a big difference in his life. Do you struggle with fatigue? Would you benefit from a practical morning routine, or do you already have one you’d like to share? Questions 1. What was Mark’s routine like before he made a change? 2. What did Mark do differently in the morning? 3. How did Mark feel at the beginning of his new routine? 4. What changed after a few days? 5. How has the new routine affected Mark’s evenings? If you enjoyed this, I’d be happy to share more like this — and of course, feel free to reach out if you’d like to practice together 🙂
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14 Thg 04 2026 14:23
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La clé de l'apprentissage des langues : ce qu'on aurait dû savoir Si on n'identifie pas ce qui échappe à notre conscience, on l'appellera hasard, et cela ruinera notre apprentissage. Voici la clé : nos présupposés subconscients. Nous avons des façons préétablies de traiter l'information. Certains survolent le texte, d'autres lisent lentement pour s'y plonger… Beaucoup préfèrent les vidéos ou les podcasts. Mais on n'a pas demandé: que signifie l'apprentissage pour moi? « Pour moi »… Chacun apprend pour ses raisons, et la signification peut donc évoluer. Vos objectifs définissent, dans une certaine mesure, la méthode de votre apprentissage. Une méthode qui ignore les principes fondamentaux de l'apprentissage vous mènera à l'échec. Vous l'appellerez hasard, et il nuira à votre apprentissage… Vous vous souvenez de l'école ? Le professeur qui vous berçait jusqu'au sommeil… Cet autre professeur, dont le cours vous inspirait… Tous les deux enseignaient : l'un « contre la résistance », l'autre « avec le courant » de votre système. Peut-être que le 2em professeur s'est demandé : quel apprentissage souhaite-je pour mes élèves ? Au risque de contredire votre définition, voici la mienne : « Apprendre, c'est la capacité à gérer efficacement la douleur. » Même à la maternelle, l'apprentissage est venu avec une forme de souffrance. L'objectif d'un enseignant est de minimiser la souffrance de ses élèves. C'est à la fois une bonne et une mauvaise nouvelle… C'est bon car vous pouvez interroger votre prof sur ce sujet, mais c'est mauvais si on n'a pas de prof… ou est-ce le cas? On est sur une plateforme remplie de professeurs qualifiés, à portée de clic… C’est l’avantage d’Italki : on trouve le professeur qui correspond à notre style d’apprentissage… En quelque sorte, vous avez déjà fait le test, alors le professeur s’occupe du reste… Des questions sur l’apprentissage ? N’hésitez pas à me contacter, ça sera un plaisir d’y répondre lors de notre premier cours.
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9 Thg 04 2026 22:40
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