Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Iron (noun, adjective): A strong grey metal, often used for construction. Lady (noun): A woman, often a distinguished or noble one. Iron Lady: The nickname given to former British Prime […]
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Successor (noun): A person or object that follows or ‘succeeds’ another (in office or position). Example: The Minitel is such a marvel of modern technology that it has no successor. […]
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Horse (noun): A large, four-legged mammal with a mane and a tail. Not a cow. Depending on your culture, horses are either ridden or eaten. Horses in the news British supermarkets […]
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions 13 or Thirteen (noun): A whole number in between 12 and 14, considered significant in many cultures, religions and superstitions. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Pronouncing the […]
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Doomsday (noun): The name given to various scenarios for the world’s end, often associated with religious beliefs, astrological phenomena and natural disasters. Similar ideas: Apocalypse, Armageddon, Rapture, End of days, […]
Read More…Today’s Focus: MITT ROMNEY Get to know the US presidential candidates with GymGlish & LeMonde. Today: Pretty Boy, Mormon, Rich dude who once tied his dog to the roof of his car, Mitt Romney:
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definition Higgs Boson: How much time do you have? Let’s make it quick! Phase 1. Particle physics tries to understand the basic structure and laws of nature, including matter. Phase 2 […]
Read More…Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month. Definitions Earth: The planet most of us live on. The third planet closest to the sun. Also — Land or ground; ‘dirt’ or ‘soil’, the substance that plants grow in. Earth News The […]
Read More…Nouvelle rubrique Politique! En partenariat avec Lemonde.fr et pendant toute la période électorale américaine, les cours d’anglais en ligne GymGlish vont revisiter les terminologies des élections. Nos deux correspondants Arthur ‘Lefty’ Treehugger (Founder, Ponchos Illustrated) et Walton ‘Righty’ Carmichael Jr. (Editor, Death & Taxes Quarterl) vont apporter leur point de vue biaisé et subjectif sur […]
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