English by Polina

This is the dance of the machine uprising! 💃💃💃

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RIP Chuck Norris Let's remember funny phrases about the legend: The Classics (with a twist): · Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups. He pushes the Earth down. · When the Boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. · Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door. · Chuck Norris doesn’t wear a watch. He decides what time it is. · Death once had a near-Chuck-Norris experience. About the Universe: · Chuck Norris can divide by zero. · There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals C...

Second Conditional (Unreal Present/Future) · Structure: If + Past Simple, ... would + verb · Use: For hypothetical situations in the present or future that are impossible or unlikely. Examples: · If gravity stopped suddenly, everything on Earth would float away. · If the human body could photosynthesize, we would not need to eat food. · Scientists would discover more cures if they had unlimited funding. Third Conditional (Unreal Past) · Structure: If + Past Perfect, ... would have + past partici...

📖 That’s why I always ask my students to retell texts. Retelling a text is one of the most effective exercises for learning a language. Here’s why you need to do it: 1. It activates passive knowledge When you read or listen, you often understand words passively. Retelling forces you to actively recall vocabulary and grammatical structures, moving that knowledge from “recognition” to “production.” 2. It improves speaking fluency Retelling makes you formulate thoughts in real time without a scrip...

😊✨ Happy International Day of Happiness! ✨😊 Today, March 20th, is all about joy, well-being, and celebrating the positive moments in life—big and small. But did you know this day is more than just an excuse to smile? A brief history: The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations in 2012, and it’s celebrated by all 193 member states . The idea was actually inspired by the small country of Bhutan, which famously prioritized Gross National Happiness over Gross National ...

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A little late post, but yesterday was St. Patrick's Day – and it's so much more than just wearing green! 🍀💚 For those who missed it, the Irish were celebrating the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He wasn't even Irish originally – he was born in Britain around 385 AD! As a teenager, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and spent six years in captivity as a shepherd. During that time, he turned to his faith. After escaping and returning home, he had a vision telling him to return ...