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Friday, 31 October 2025
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Thursday, 30 October 2025
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A2, B1 and B2 useful Business English tip
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Have you ever asked a question that ended the conversation instead of starting one?
The secret to keeping a conversation alive in English is knowing the difference between open and closed questions.
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Closed Questions (short, specific answers)
Use them to get facts, confirm details, or check information quickly — perfect in meetings, emails, or interviews.
Examples:
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Do you work full-time?
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Is the report ready?
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Have you sent the invoice?
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Did you receive my email?
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Can we schedule a meeting for Monday?
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Is this your first time working with international clients?
These questions are clear and direct, but they don’t invite long answers.
Open Questions (invite details, opinions, or ideas)
Use them to start discussions, get opinions, or build relationships — essential for teamwork, networking, or interviews.
Examples:
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What projects are you working on at the moment?
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How do you usually handle customer complaints?
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What challenges have you faced in this role?
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How can we improve communication in our team?
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Why do you think this product sells well in some markets but not others?
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What are your goals for the next quarter?
Why Is This Important
At any level, asking the right question helps you sound more confident and natural.
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A2 students: learn to move from yes/no answers to short, real conversations.
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B1 students: practise giving reasons and opinions, not just answers.
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B2 students: develop fluency, follow up on answers, and keep conversations flowing.
Knowing when to use open or closed questions helps you start, continue, and control a conversation in English — a key skill for speaking exams and real life!
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
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Tuesday, 28 October 2025
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Monday, 27 October 2025
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Sunday, 26 October 2025
Enriching activity for A2 & B1 students and lovers of English
Listen, read, enjoy and exercise English
This October, dare to explore mystery in English!
At English Connection, we are reading The Monkey’s Paw — a classic story full of suspense, wishes, and unexpected twists.
Join us to practise and enjoy English through reading, conversation, and culture.
Discover how learning a language can also be an adventure!
¡Este octubre, animate a explorar el misterio en inglés!
En English Connection estamos leyendo The Monkey’s Paw, una historia clásica llena de suspenso, deseos y giros inesperados.
Sumate a practicar y disfrutar el inglés a través de la lectura, la conversación y la cultura.
¡Descubrí cómo aprender un idioma también puede ser una aventura!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTD2Vg-1d5Q
This month, Once Upon a Book Club is reading “The Monkey’s Paw”, a mysterious and classic short story by W. W. Jacobs. It tells the story of a family who receives a magical paw that can grant three wishes—but every wish comes with terrible consequences. It’s the perfect story for October, full of mystery and suspense!
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Saturday, 25 October 2025
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From Curious Kids to Brave Adults: Mysteries to Fall Into This October
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The Witches – Roald Dahl
Real witches hate children — and one boy must stop their wicked plan before it’s too late.
Las verdaderas brujas odian a los niños, y un pequeño héroe deberá detener su malvado plan antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
Real witches hate children — and one boy must stop their wicked plan before it’s too late.
Las verdaderas brujas odian a los niños, y un pequeño héroe deberá detener su malvado plan antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
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Let your spooky season begin… one page at a time.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder por Holly Jackson
“A clever mix of true-crime obsession and high-school secrets: 17-year-old Pip revisits a closed murder case and finds that everyone in her town has something to hide.”
Perfecto para lectores que aman investigar, sospechar de todos y quedarse hasta tarde viendo pistas.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder por Holly Jackson
“A clever mix of true-crime obsession and high-school secrets: 17-year-old Pip revisits a closed murder case and finds that everyone in her town has something to hide.”
Perfecto para lectores que aman investigar, sospechar de todos y quedarse hasta tarde viendo pistas.
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Magpie Murders por Anthony Horowitz
“A mystery-within-a-mystery: when a famed crime writer dies and his final novel ends abruptly, his editor uncovers a labyrinth of suspicion in classic detective-style fashion.”
Ideal para quienes disfrutan del misterio tradicional con un giro meta y mucho juego literario.
“A mystery-within-a-mystery: when a famed crime writer dies and his final novel ends abruptly, his editor uncovers a labyrinth of suspicion in classic detective-style fashion.”
Ideal para quienes disfrutan del misterio tradicional con un giro meta y mucho juego literario.
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Friday, 24 October 2025
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Conectar tu inglés con tus objetivos nunca fue tan simple.
Aprender inglés de verdad, a tu ritmo, con clases pensadas para adultos.
En English Connection te ofrecemos clases 100% online para adultos, con prueba de nivel gratuita, material incluido y clubes de conversación.
Además, un encuentro presencial cada mes para practicar en un ambiente relajado.
Cursos regulares e inglés para el mundo laboral.
Empezá hoy: reservá tu prueba gratuita y conectá tu inglés con tus objetivos.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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Monday, 20 October 2025
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Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Saturday, 18 October 2025
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Thursday, 16 October 2025
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Reading & speaking A2 and B2 activities
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Both Halloween and the Day of the Dead happen at the same time of year — when days get shorter and nights feel longer.
But they show two different ways of looking at death.
Halloween – Fear and Mystery
Halloween comes from ancient Celtic traditions in Europe. People believed that on October 31st, the line between the living and the dead became thin.
They wore masks and costumes to hide from spirits and protect themselves from bad luck.
Today, it’s full of fun, fantasy, and fear — ghosts, pumpkins, and haunted houses.
It’s about scaring and being scared, turning fear into something playful.
Day of the Dead – Love and Memory
In contrast, the Mexican Día de los Muertos celebrates death with colour, love, and music.
Families prepare altars with candles, flowers, and food to welcome their loved ones who passed away.
It’s not about fear — it’s about connection.
People don’t run from death; they invite it to the table.
It’s a day to remember, not to escape.
Two Traditions, One Message
Halloween and the Day of the Dead might look very different — one dark and spooky, the other bright and joyful —
but both remind us that death is part of life, and memory keeps people alive in our hearts.
Reflection Activities
A2 Level – “Our Traditions”
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What do people usually do on Halloween in your country?
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What do you like more: scary stories or remembering loved ones?
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If you could make an altar, what would you put on it and why?
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What do people usually do on Halloween in your country?
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What do you like more: scary stories or remembering loved ones?
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If you could make an altar, what would you put on it and why?
B2 Level – “Fear, Memory, and Culture”
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Why do you think people need celebrations like Halloween or Day of the Dead?
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What does each tradition teach us about how different cultures face death?
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In your opinion, can fear and love exist together in one celebration? Explain.
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Why do you think people need celebrations like Halloween or Day of the Dead?
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What does each tradition teach us about how different cultures face death?
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In your opinion, can fear and love exist together in one celebration? Explain.
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