Thursday, 4 December 2025

 A2+, B1, B2 multiple activities based on Maslow's pyramid










Sunday, 30 November 2025


ENCONTRARÁN UNA ACTIVIDAD PARA DICIEMBRE  Y OTRA PARA LAS VACACIONES DE VERANO

¿Querés practicar inglés de forma simple, guiada y efectiva? En esta publicación vas a encontrar una serie de actividades pensadas para que puedas ejercitar tu inglés con cualquier asistente de inteligencia artificial, incluido ChatGPT. Cada actividad está adaptada por nivel (A1+, A2, B1 y B2) y viene con instrucciones claras para que sepas exactamente qué decirle a la IA, qué habilidad trabajar y cómo recibir correcciones útiles.

If you want to practise English in a simple and effective way, these activities are for you. In this post, you will find exercises for different levels that you can do with any AI assistant, like ChatGPT. Just copy the instructions for your level, paste them into the chat, and start practising.







 

Friday, 28 November 2025

 Exercise your Reading and Listening skills with this adorable Christmas story for Level 1 readers and Level 3 readers. Enjoy, learn, practise. 

Level 1

https://vimeo.com/1119045495?fl=pl&fe=vl



Level 3 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKWaYIplwo&t=48s




Tuesday, 25 November 2025




Exercise Reflexive pronouns with the online exercise below

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/pronouns/reflexive_pronouns.htm 

Sunday, 23 November 2025





 

 



Understanding “Ain’t” in British English

“Ain’t” is a very informal and non-standard contraction commonly heard in spoken English, especially in casual conversation, regional dialects, and song lyrics. Although widely recognised, it is not considered correct in formal British English and is rarely used in writing except for style, humour, or character voice.





How common is it in the UK?

In British English:

  • You may hear “ain’t” in informal speech, particularly in:

    • London and the South East

    • Working-class or regional dialects

    • Comedy, reality TV, or drama where characters speak casually

  • You will not usually find it in:

    • academic writing

    • news articles

    • professional communication


Why is “ain’t” considered non-standard?

Historically, “ain’t” developed from several different contractions, which made it grammatically unstable. Over time it became strongly associated with informal, everyday, or lower-prestige speech, so schools and dictionaries classify it as non-standard.


Is it wrong to use “ain’t”?

Not exactly—we can say:

  • It is not grammatically standard.

  • It can sound natural and authentic in informal contexts.

So:

✔ Use it in:

  • dialogue in stories

  • song lyrics

  • humorous or very casual speech

✘ Avoid it in:

  • exams

  • professional email

  • formal writing


Common British expressions with “ain’t”

  • “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
    → If something works, leave it alone.

  • “You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
    → The best (or worst) is still to come.

  • “I ain’t got a clue.”
    → I have no idea.


In short

  • “Ain’t” is widely understood and often heard in casual British speech.

  • It replaces several verb forms but is not grammatically standard.

  • Great for informal style, but avoid in formal contexts.

 


Sustained reading, critical thinking and deep attention have been pillars of our society for centuries. What happens when they begin to lose prominence?
I’m sharing this video to keep the conversation going.

Lectura, pensamiento crítico y atención sostenida han sido pilares de nuestra sociedad durante siglos. ¿Qué sucede cuando empiezan a perder protagonismo?
Comparto este video para seguir pensando juntos.

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Sing, Learn, and Have Fun in Two Languages! 

Hey readers!
Ready for a fun challenge? Try singing the song by Teddy Swims and Tiago in English and Spanish at the same time! It’s a super way to exercise your brain, improve your listening, and practise pronunciation—all while having a lot of fun.

And that’s not all… after singing, dive into exciting activities that will help you boost your English skills even more. Are you ready to take the challenge and enjoy every step?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNizcYlTY6A






Thursday, 13 November 2025


A2+, B1, and B2 multiple activities based on a lovely reading By Hans Christian Andersen.










 

Tuesday, 11 November 2025


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