Try this quiz to learn about the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, download a coloring page on his famous bedroom and learn six fascinating facts about him.
Graffiti: Banksy, love him or hate him! Banksy is one of the most brilliant graffiti painters in the world, but his identity is a mystery. Here you are 12 amazing facts about this committed artist: He’s originally from Bristol, England. Many have speculated that his real name is Robin Gunningham, a street artist from Bristol. Despite the […]
Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. Watch this video and live the experience of walking along the corridors of this striking house.
What’s the difference between phrasal verbs LET, GET, LOOK and WORK? A phrasal verb is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words. For example, ‘give up’ is a phrasal verb that […]
Little-known Colors History throughout the Ages Infographic From red ochre to synthetic indigo, colors have been ascribed to social meanings for thousands of years. Here, Veritable Hokum has created this fantastic infographic on the evolution of colors arranged by date from Prehistory to the 20th century, which explains the intriguing historical background of societies. Hope […]
Useful phrases for your essays (advanced level) Here you have some useful phrases for your essays (advanced level). Hope you like it and find it useful !! Introducing the phenomenon to be discussed Stating your opinion Changing topic Presenting arguments Describing causes Proposing steps and measures Concluding Tip I think you should also have a few pages somewhere […]
Ultimate infographic to understand human evolution Human evolution is about the origin of human beings. All humans belong to the same species, which has spread from its birthplace in Africa to almost all parts of the world. Its origin in Africa is proved by the fossils which have been found there. The term ‘human’ in this context means the genus Homo. However, studies […]
Art Basics: What are the elements and principles of design? This infographic about the basics of art (the elements and principles of design), created by Sparkley-Puffs, is an excellent resource to recognize a real piece of art.
English words have letters that are pronounced, but other they are silent. When do you pronounce those letters and when you don’t ?
Structure of the FCE Reading and Use of English section The Reading and Use of English paper is about grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. There are 7 sections to do in 75 minutes, basically 10 minutes per section. 2015 CHANGES If you get hold of an old FCE coursebook or test book, be aware that […]
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