Łódź English Speaking Club

Flower. Bloom. Blossom. All three words can be both a noun and a verb. Flower(n) = the reproductive structure found in plants. Flower (v) = process of transition, developing. Bloom = same as flower. Bloom (v) = to produce flowers; to thrive. Blossom (n)= a single flower, especially one that produces fruit like apples or cherries. Blossom (v) = to produce flowers; to mature, impressively (a person or a thing like a business).

I love the flowers that grow here!

English club tonight at 6:30. See you then. Orla 13.

On a walk I discovered this snail high up in a bush. It must have taken quite a while to get there. English idioms, “At a snail’s pace” and, “Slow as molasses” describe very slow movement. Also, when you are being very slow because you don’t want to do something, it can be described as “Digging in your heels.” Don’t dig in your heels; come to English Club Tuesday evening at 6:30.

Happy Independence Day to my American friends. Firework shows are a traditional way to end the day on July 4, but there has been a lot of push back over the last few years. They can cause fires, affect air quality, and frighten pets. Some cities are moving toward drone displays. These are quite spectacular. Using computers to design the choreography, hundreds of lit drones make designs and shapes in the sky. What do you prefer? Fireworks or drones?

Saturday, July 4 is Independence Day in the United States. This year we celebrate 250 years of independence. We will have parades, carnivals, fireworks, and picnics with our families. We eat hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon, and other delicious food. How do you celebrate your national holidays?

Muggy. Sticky. Both words describe weather that is very hot and humid. We are experiencing this here for the next few days. Stay cool!

In English Club Tuesday we talked and learned about the English language. One student asked about the word, “single”. We were using it to describe American bed sizes (single, double, etc.) He noticed it could also be used to mean unmarried. So here are some synonyms for single. “Bachelor” — a traditional term for an unmarried man. “Spinster” — an old fashioned word for an unmarried woman. It carries a negative connotation. “Maiden” — historically used for a young unmarried woman. We still use the term today, in “maiden name” which is a woman’s name before marriage.

Others: u***d, unattached.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, we’ll meet for English club at 6:30, Orla 13.

Reminder: There will be no English club this week. See you on June 16.

We will not have English Club on June 9. See you on June 16th.