Archiwum miesięczne: Wrzesień 2020

From language of the wealthy, to pronunciation taught in private school, Received Pronunciation gets a mixed reception in the UK. Whether you love it or hate it, you’re bound to have heard it. Received Pronunciation could be considered both common and completely uncommon. It is usually the standard of pronunciation that would be included in a dictionary and is that which most speakers of English as a second language would aspire to use. Moreover, given its historical prevalence in British media, many people assume it is the most widely spoken accent in Britain – this is not the case. For a while, Received Pronunciation (RP)…Czytaj dalej …

Can non-English parents significantly contribute to their children’s knowledge of the language?* Does it require much preparation? Is it very difficult? English Matters  answers those questions and serves up some readymade solutions, as well as describes a few tricks of the trade. Although English is a foreign language, activities that you can use to practise English with your own child will not be totally different from those you use in your mother tongue. All children are taught to recite nursery rhymes or chants, and sing songs in their native language. So, why not make use of the abundant source of English rhymes and songs? Sing, read and recite with your…Czytaj dalej …

Since its early days, California, also called the Golden State, has always attracted people from all over the world in search of fame and fortune. According to the ranking of the 400 wealthiest Americans prepared by the Forbes business magazine every year, about 25% of US billionaires call California their home, and many of them reside in the Los Angeles area.  Being open to immigration, along with the huge size of the state itself, and the sheer number of innovative companies, institutions and investors in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, provides an explanation as to why so many great fortunes have been built here. A unique combination of highly-skilled workers,…Czytaj dalej …