English School in Melbourne, Australia
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) Okay, another three months at home. It hurts the soul. But we’ll make it through; we’ll knuckle down and just get on with the gruelling hell of it. Obviously, cooking is still one of the few things still not banned. And one very easy thing […]
Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. Why do people have accents? And what exactly is an accent anyway? We take a look at what makes an accent, and ask: what does your accent say about you? What is an accent? Everyone has an accent. Some people […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) It feels as though everyone here in Melbourne is waiting for this coming Sunday in the same way that children await Christmas – what wonderful gifts will lie under the tree? Or have we in fact been naughty children and find only an ugly lump […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) As this seemingly endless lockdown inches towards its mythical finish, it can become a bit of a strain to do anything. Motivation falls with our spirits. But we’ve got to keep going. Sometimes, just doing little things can make us feel better about it all. […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) As Spring continues to tickle us with its promise of sunnier days, I am reminded of another fun way to pass a weekend afternoon in Melbourne. Well, in more normal times it would have been, and hopefully it will soon once again, be an option. […]
Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. It’s happened to all of us. You’re telling your friend about that new Netflix film starring… “wait… what’s her name? You know, the blonde one? From South Africa? She was in Mad Max: Fury Road…?” You can picture her perfectly, her name […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) Reading is a great pleasure. It can take us to new worlds, new lives, new experiences, new knowledge and all from the comfort of our cosy reading chair. It can wash away the bleak solitude of lockdown with bright adventure. But reading in a second […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) As I write this, the Spring sunshine pours through my windows and my cat’s whiskers are being blown around in the Spring wind. Spring is always so windy. Spring is a wonderful time for walking in the park. Well, it’s always lovely to walk in […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) In the darkness it is music that brings light. We all have different ways of coping with the lockdown here in Melbourne. Whenever I start to collapse in on myself I find that music – and dancing – is the key to lifting myself back […]
By Eric (Discover English Teacher) One of my favourite things about living in Melbourne is being able to go to the Queen Victoria Market. It turns grocery shopping into a sensory overload of excitement. The delicious fresh produce laid out appetizingly on the benches; the booming calls of the rival […]