English with Mr Henriquez

18/03/2026

Begin hier nu al mee zodat je je goed kan voorbereiden op het Engels Eindexamen!

Ga werken aan je vocabulaire: hoe meer woordjes je kent als je het eindexamen in loopt, hoe makkelijker het examen gaat zijn. Pak dus je oude account erbij, zoek een woordenlijst, en ga aan de slag.

Welke lijst? Gebruik het Examenidioom van de mensen van de of neem de bekende SSL Leiden woordenlijst. Wat je ook doet: 15 minuten per dag en ongeveer 15 woorden per keer.

28/01/2026

CONCISE (adj.) - A C1-level adjective to show that something is clear and brief. It can also mean that something is to the point. Like this caption.

14/01/2026

New video on YouTube:
A 30-minute tutorial on how to write an argumentative essay, with counterargument ánd refutation.

https://youtu.be/Ozxdn7wInZc

What do you think of the topic?

Want to learn how to write an argumentative essay? In this tutorial, I take you through the process of writing an argumentative essay from mind map and outli...

09/01/2026

Teacher? Join my Free AI Workshop on 15 January 2025 at 20:00 CET.

07/01/2026

LACK • 'lack' is a B1-level word that appears as a verb (to lack) and a singular uncountable noun. It has to do with something not being there, or being deficient in something.

For example, when using it as a verb, you could say something like:
"He lacks the experience needed for the job." or
"The proposal lacked clarity and structure."

When used as a noun, the word is usually collocated with the preposition "of":
"They were suffering from a lack of experience." or
"There was no lack of funding."

👇Leave your sentence with 'lack' in the comments.

07/01/2026

Want to learn a new language in 2026? Here are three apps worth considering: Duolingo, Promova, and Lingo Llama.

Read my recommendation in the comments 👇

03/01/2026

Boost your language learning in 2026 with one of these apps.
First, there's Duolingo. It does the job, but it's under scrutiny because they are using AI to make assignments after having laid off most of their staff. Bad move.

Then, there's Promova, which is also quite nice because it offers a completely different experience, isn't as expensive, and isn't trying to force features or a streak on you. They also use real-world content to teach you vocabulary and chunks.

Finally, if you're learning Spanish, check out Lingo Llama. They're new on the block but are worth checking out. It shows you words and phrases in context and takes them from real-world content from television and YouTube. They use research-based immersion tricks to make sure you really remember the words.

Let me know: what's your favourite language learning app?

02/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! I wish everyone the best for 2026!
Let me know: what's your language goal for this year?

21/12/2025

If you're looking for books for your 2026 reading list, halt your search! I reviewed the books I read this year to recommend. Turns out: there are six books you should put on that list, and two you should not even consider (and one of them is written by a very popular author). Read my verdict using the link in my bio!

🤔 What's the best book you read this year? Let me know!

08/10/2025

To pay homage (v.) • A C1 verb that captures the essence of honouring someone who has made a significant impact on our lives or society.

Imagine a crowd gathered at a monument, hearts swelling with gratitude and shared memories, as they publicly celebrate a legacy that inspires generations.

It's not just a word; it's an emotion, a collective heartbeat of admiration and respect that unites us all.

17/09/2025

REUSABLE (adj.) - When something can be used more than once, we can use the adjective 'reusable'. Think of reusable plastic or reusable shopping bags.

This B1-level adjective is useful to have in your vocabulary when talking about the environment or sustainability (which is in itself a difficult noun).

What do you have that's reusable?

11/09/2025

How does vocabulary work in your brain? How can you make sure you remember the words you've studied? In my latest article, I cover vocabulary and the brain and explore ways to enhance the way you learn vocabulary.

What does brain science teach us about learning vocabulary, so we can remember all those words?