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    Why Learn a British Accent? Because It’s Brilliant. Obviously. There’s something about a British accent that just makes everything sound… cooler. Or smarter. Or maybe both. Imagine saying the most boring sentence — “I’m going to the shop” — and suddenly it sounds charming, sophisticated, and like you might bump into Harry Styles on the way. Let’s be honest, British accents have real star power. Just listen to Emma Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch, or Tom Hiddleston. They could read the back of a cereal box, and people would still hang onto every word. That smooth, clear, and oh-so-elegant sound has a magic of its own. But it’s not just about sounding fancy. A British accent often feels crisp and precise. You pronounce words more clearly, which can actually help people understand you better — wherever you are in the world. Plus, British English pops up everywhere, from Europe to Asia to Africa. You might be surprised how far it travels. And let’s not forget — the British accent has personality. It can be posh, like the Royal Family. Or charmingly cheeky, like the characters in Love Actually. Or cool and modern, like the stars of Netflix’s Chewing Gum or Peaky Blinders. It’s flexible, expressive, and seriously fun to play with. Speaking with a British accent can feel a bit like having a secret superpower. Whether you’re ordering coffee, joining a Zoom call, or chatting with friends, people notice. Not in a weird way — in a wow, that sounds awesome kind of way. So, why not? Go on then. Give it a go. You might just fall in love with the sound of your own voice. 🇬🇧✨
    June 25, 2025
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    If I had been taller, I would have made a great basketball player.
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    March 6, 2025
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    Yes. Actually the most notable difference between the two ways of pronouncing this word is the final sound: 'ure'. In British English (R.P. or S.S.B.E.) the last sound is a schwa - ˈfeɪljə (pronounced fay-li-yuh) compared with American English - ˈfeɪljər (pronounced fay-li-yerr) which ends with a rhotic 'r'. In British English words never end with a rhotic 'r' except when we're connecting the word with the next word beginning with a vowel. :)
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    June 27, 2022
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    Some British English pronunciation tongue twisters... /ɒ/ As in: FROG, HOT, FORGOT, WHAT, NOT, POT Odd Mods with odd jobs gobble frogs He was a toffee-eating boffin in a coffin Hot dogs with hot spots
    June 26, 2022
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    Hi Elena, interesting question. The thing is that there is no standard British accent. When teaching accent reduction many teachers, including myself, teach an accent called ’Received Pronunciation’, which is based on accents from the South East of England. However, there are many regional accents across the U.K. that sound very different from each other. For instance the ‘Georgie’ accent from Newcastle can be very difficult to understand if it’s a very thick accent. In addition, I find some Scots difficult to understand and really struggled in Glasgow! So often, Brits can’t understand Brits! I would guess this would be the same in the U.S. or any country, for that matter, where there are regional dialects. I will say, however, that I find American accents, on the whole, very understandable.
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    January 27, 2020
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    Hi, yes they mean exactly the same thing.
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    January 31, 2019
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    Cause and Effect

    Today I heard that one of the features of believing in Buddhism is to believe in cause and effect. Cause and effect is transcendental, according to some philosophers, and is universal and decisive. I agree with that, but I don't think that people always deserve those effects, either the good or the bad.  There are many external causes but he or she is only the  bearer of the effect. I am also not a believer in reincarnation. 


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    Nicola 



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    December 22, 2018
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    Being Stuck in the Past

    Have you ever been stuck in the past and not able to move forward?
    You want to move on with your life but you can't.
    You have tried many times but something keeps pulling you down to the bottom.
    Your body wants to stand but your brain doesn't.
    You shake your body time after time but your brain resists.
    Many hands try to help by catching yours but you can't stand.
    You're still stuck and you can't move on until you hear the sound of him telling you that you are strong and that you can do it.  Don't give up!  The future is going to be OK.   yeah you felt it you can move your leg you can stand power running again in your body and told the brain you can do it. (This sentence needs revising - I don't know what you're trying to say)


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    Nicola 

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    December 22, 2018
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    I woke up late today and because it's a holiday, I ate a late meal with my family.  I also attended a ballet lesson with my second daughter, after which I went home.  Later on a few of my eldest daughter's friends came around to our home, during which they made slime and played games.  I cooked  Tteokbokki and fish cake soup for dinner, which we all ate together. 


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    December 22, 2018
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    • Employing kinaesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
    • Engaging in cultural immersion programmes with students to further augment global understanding.
    • Achieving classroom management through mediation, collaborative activities, positive reinforcement, and incentives.
    • Providing student feedback to encourage free practice.

    I don't know if I should "ing" at the beginning of the sentences for the last three ones.

    It really depends on whether you want to write your list of skills in the Past Continuous (engaging in) or the Past Simple (engaged in).  I don't think it really matters which you choose, as long as you are consistent throughout. 


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    Nicola 

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    December 22, 2018
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