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Vocabulary : Miner vs Minor
Eventhough these two words are pronouced almost the same, they are very different in meaning. What's the difference between them?
A "miner" is a person who works in a mine.
A "minor" means a person under the age of full legal responsibility (under 18 in most countries)
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Pronunciation : "THE"
In English, the word “the” has two correct pronunciations, and the choice depends on the sound that comes after it—not the spelling of the next word. Understanding this helps you speak more naturally and fluently.

👉 /ðiː/ – before a vowel sound

You pronounce the as /ðiː/ when the next word begins with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u sounds).

Example: the apple → /ðiː ˈæpl̩/

Example: the end → /ðiː end/

Using /ðiː/ makes the sentence flow smoothly because vowel sounds connect better.

👇 /ðə/ – before a consonant sound

You pronounce the as /ðə/ when the next word begins with a consonant sound.

Example: the boy → /ðə bɔɪ/

Example: the dog → /ðə dɒɡ/

This shorter, relaxed pronunciation is natural before consonant sounds.

✍ Summary

/ðiː/ → before vowel sounds

/ðə/ → before consonant sounds

This rule helps your speech sound smooth, clear, and more native-like.

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Vocabulary : items related to travel
✈️Imagine you’re travelling to another country – but you can only take things that start with the first letter of your name.
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Like Ben and Sara in the picture below, tell what you would pack for the travel. Share your list in the comments below and check out what others are taking!

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Vocabulary : see, look and watch
1) What's the weather like? Can you _____ out the window and tell me?
a) see
b) look
c) watch
Do you know the answer?
Revise and practise your grammar to help you increase your confidence and improve your English.
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Idiomatic expressions : elephant in the room
The "elephant in the room" is a metaphorical idiom that refers to an important or obvious issue that everyone present knows about but deliberately avoids mentioning. Discussing the topic is usually considered uncomfortable, controversial, or embarrassing.

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A scientific breakthrough
A bold new chapter in space exploration is unfolding as a 23 year old astronaut prepares to make history with a one way journey to Mars. This groundbreaking mission is not just a scientific milestone but also a story of incredible courage and sacrifice. Once she leaves Earth, there will be no return trip. Her entire future will be lived on the red planet, making her the first human to call Mars home.

The training for this mission is intense. From surviving harsh conditions to mastering life support systems, every day is about preparation for a world where help from Earth will be millions of miles away. She will face long periods of isolation, extreme temperatures, and a thin atmosphere. Yet her determination shows that human ambition has no limits when it comes to discovery.

This mission is more than exploration. It is about pushing human boundaries and proving that interplanetary life is possible. Scientists believe her journey will unlock critical data about sustainable living on other planets, opening doors for future colonies and deeper space missions. The courage to step away from family, friends, and everything familiar defines a new era of space travel.

Her one way trip to Mars symbolizes the next giant leap after the Moon landings, showing that dreams once seen only in science fiction can become reality. The world is watching as she prepares to leave Earth’s blue skies behind for the dusty red horizons of Mars.

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GRAMMAR : Prepositional verbs
A Prepositional verb is an association of a verb and a preposition. The associated preposition could be that of time, place or any other one. Associating a verb with a preposition can modify or change its initial meaning.
Example : "to look" is different in meaning "to look for"
Refer to the attached picture for some prepositions often associated with the verb to go.

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Give your eyes a break!
💻📖 Take regular breaks from screens and reading to prevent eye strain and dryness.

Your eyes will thank you!

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Correct the mistake
Read the following statements and correct the possible mistake (s) in it :
“I am living here in Léo since 2015.”

Meet you in the comments section 👇

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Vocabulary : Navel Vs Naval
Navel and naval sound almost alike but they're very different in meaning. So what differs navel from naval?
A "navel" is another word for the belly button (the hole in your stomach). Example : she is so huge that you could barely see her navel. "Naval" refers to a navy (i.e. the armed services that conduct military operations at sea). Example : Iran's missiles have struck the US naval base in Qatar.

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