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It‘s carnival time in Germany. For many people, this is a serious matter. Costumes are planned carefully and shops are full of wigs and outfits. Carnival here is important and attracts many tourists in...

Every year, I make a traditional English Christmas cake. It is a very rich cake, full of dried fruit, and after it has rested for a while, I cover it with a layer of...

I’ve never been one to rely too heavily on textbooks in my classes. While they have their place, I find that real learning happens when we talk about real life. My students bring so...

My son got married last weekend, and it was, in many ways, a very modern wedding. There was a live stream so that family and friends from far away could joined virtually. The invitations?...

I have just spent my weekend near Dresden with my dear student Astrid – and decided to take the train as I really didn’t fancy the long drive. Of course, true to form, the...

Today, I’d like to talk about the confusing world of days, dates, and times in English and the mishaps they can cause … One Tuesday morning, I confidently arrived at my student’s door at...

How are you surviving the heat? It’s definitely not my cup of tea! I’m relieved to be in the UK, where it’s a few degrees cooler. While sipping a welcome cup of English tea...