Anna Large

EAP, General English, English for Law and Business teacher, Ukrainski on Etsy shop owner

Architecture Vocabulary for IELTS: Band 9 Answers & Speaking Tasks

🏙️ Modern & Futuristic Architecture Beijing Daxing International Airport (China). (Image belongs to MA Long, architect) CCTV Headquarters (Beijing, China) Heydar Aliyev Center (Baku, Azerbaijan) The Lotus Building (Wujin, China) The Shard, London, a towering masterpiece Sky-high dreams at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 📌 Do you struggle to describe buildings in IELTS Speaking? Whether you […]

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The Power of Love: A Beautiful Song by Celine Dion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8HOfcYWZoo Celine Dion’s “The Power of Love” is a famous love song. The song was first sung by Jennifer Rush in 1984, but Celine Dion made it very popular in 1993. Her strong voice and deep emotions made this song special. Today, many people love it as one of the best love songs ever.  

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Beginner’s Guide to Talking About Family in Chinese (HSK 1)

Introduction Learning how to talk about family in Chinese (Mandarin) is an essential skill for beginners. If you are studying for HSK 1, knowing how to introduce your family members will help you in daily conversations. In this blog, we will learn basic family vocabulary, simple sentences, and practice exercises to help you confidently talk

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Learning English through songs: Billy Joel ‘Vienna’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jL4S4X97sQ   Billy Joel chose Vienna as the central metaphor in his song for deeply personal and symbolic reasons. Here’s the background and interpretation of why Vienna became the heart of this reflective piece:   1. A Personal Connection   Billy Joel’s father moved to Vienna after his parents divorced. During a trip to Europe,

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Sing Your Way to Fluent Mandarin: Exploring ‘Autumn Wind Passing By’

Learn Mandarin Through Song: “秋风经过” (Autumn Wind Passing By) by 任夏 Music is a powerful way to immerse yourself in a language. Today, we’ll dive into a beautiful and emotional Mandarin song, “秋风经过” (Autumn Wind Passing By) by 任夏 (Ren Xia). This ballad is filled with heartfelt lyrics that are perfect for learning vocabulary, grammar,

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Poppies of Remembrance: The French Teacher Behind the Symbol

Why Poppies are Worn for Remembrance in the UK Each year, people across the UK wear poppies to honour those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts. These bright red flowers are especially common during Remembrance events surrounding Armistice Day on 11 November and Remembrance Sunday. Two major campaigns, led by

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