@yavomladenov.bsky.socialsuccor (ˈsə-kər)
/adjective/
1 : having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
also : aid, help
2 : something that furnishes relief
Via: Merriam-Webster www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/s...
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@birdwriterwrites.bsky.socialThis book written by author Suzy Davies is a perfect Christmas gift to read to children because it is redolent with the Christmas Spirit of giving, hope, kindness and goodness. #bookreview #christmas #childrenschristmasbooks
www.amazon.in/Housie-Mousi... #India #englishlanguage #readers #book #kids
@outoftrenchespc.bsky.socialView the latest #podcast episode with #englishlanguage #teacher & #youtuber Beyond Fluency Liam Pace @danagoodier.bsky.social
youtu.be/GJzTAdpezcQ
youtu.be/Krr-FqU5FEk
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
loathly – repulsive; loathsome; hideous (First trecorded in the early Middle ages; Old English lāthlīc)
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
lief - willingly; gladly (First recorded in the early Middle Ages; Old English lēof)
@outoftrenchespc.bsky.socialRead the #show notes from the latest #podcast episode with Beyondfluency #youtuber #englishlanguage #teacher Liam Pace @danagoodier.bsky.social
danagoodier.com/episodes-423...
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
levant - abscond leaving unpaid debts; to leave secretly or hurriedly to avoid paying debts (First recorded in 1750; British slang; possibly derived from Spanish 'levantar el campo' meaning to break camp)
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
leman - a lover or sweetheart; a mistress (First recorded in 1175; also spelled 'lemman'; Old English lēofman)
@luciehfrost.bsky.socialHave you always said “you’ve got another thing coming”? Yeah. About that... For more wonderfully unnecessary things I somehow missed: https://www.luciefrost.com/ #idioms #englishlanguage #howthehelldidinotknowthat
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
leech - a doctor, physician or healer (First recorded in the early Middle Ages)
@luciehfrost.bsky.socialMish it up. Apparently I have opinions about mixing, matching, mismatching, and mishmashing things. English really does have a word for everything. More wonderfully unnecessary knowledge: https://www.luciefrost.com/ #wordplay #englishlanguage #howthehelldidinotknowthat
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
latchet - a narrow thong or lace for fastening a shoe or sandal (First recorded in the early 14th century)
@500ways.bsky.socialThe world's worst instructions involve C++ programming. I think you'll get a kick out of this: worlds-worst-website.com/worst-instru... ( #instruction, #CPP, #CPlusPlus, #programming, #coding, #computerProgramming, #English, #EnglishLanguage, #plainEnglish, #instructionBook)
@upstart-english.bsky.socialExam Specifications?
They're useful, but they aren't written for teenagers.
I need to turn that information into something a student can actually use.
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#TuitionInPractice
#EnglishTutor
#EnglishLanguage
#IGCSEEnglish
#TeachingResources
@tonydunnell.bsky.socialHave you ever heard of the letter "thorn"? Here's an article I wrote about it, and why everyone is pronouncing “Ye" wrong (not that Ye - I mean the one in "Ye Olde Tea Shoppe”).
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
lackaday - expression of regret, sorrow, dismay, or disapproval; another word for alas (First recorded in 1685; variation of alack the day)
@dailybaltic.comChinese social media debates whether English still matters #artificialintelligence #China #Englishlanguage
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
kickshaw - a small elaborate or exotic delicacy (First recorded in 1590; from French 'quelque chose')
@fiftymusic.bsky.social"My Baby You" is a song written and performed by #MarcAnthony, and was released as the fourth single of his first #Englishlanguage album #MarcAnthony.
@goldenageofpiracy.bsky.socialArchaic word of the day:
jakes - an outdoor toilet; outhouse (First recorded in 1525)
