No, I’m not talking about those people who pretend to be your friends, I’m talking about those words in your native language that look or sound similar in English but actually have a completely different meaning. This can be quite confusing when it comes to learning languages. In this post we are going to look […]
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Which accent should I have in English? /¿Cuál acento debería tener en inglés?
An eternal question that I get from students: “Which accent is the “best” accent” to use when speaking English? Many people learning English are usually either taught “American English” or “British English” as a standard. However, English is spoken in many more countries than the United States or Great Britain. In fact, English is recognized […]
April Fools’ Day / El Día De Los Inocentes Anglosajón
Today is the 1st of April or April Fools’ Day. In Spain the equivalent is the “Día De Los Santos Inocentes” (The Day Of the Innocent) on the 28th of December. For many people in English speaking countries this is a day when people play tricks, pranks or practical jokes on each other. Its origins […]
Welcome! / ¡Bienvenid@s!
Hello and welcome to the Abraxus Blog! Each month we will be posting interesting entries on learning and using English in a professional as well as social environment. You can follow us on social media (links at the end of the page) for weekly language learning tips and advice. Feel free to contact us for […]
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