603 814 933

/z/ or an “s” when you hum

/z/ or an “s” when you hum (tararear) Useful for words beginning with z, saxon genitive (‘s) and most plurals: zebras: /zɛbrəz/ or /sssébrusss/ cheeses: /ʧiːzɪz/ or /chísssesss/ zoos: /zuːz/ or /sssúuusss/

The Need to Read

Why?: These days, reading is a difficult hobby to practise.There is a LOT of distraction. It is a shame, because reading is incredibly important for learning new vocabulary and understanding grammar. When we read, we see words used in context, which helps us infer...

Used to or Use to? Which is correct?

The answer is both of them, and the rule is quite simple to remember. The meaning, in this case, is “Solía” and “Use” or “Used” is a verb. Don’t get confused between “Acostumbrarse”, which translates to “To...
Mad as a March Hare

Mad as a March Hare

Hello my Frengers! Last week we went over the curious (and rather dark) origin of the charming Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s books “Alice in Wonderland” & “Through the Looking-Glass.” This week is the turn for his furry tea buddy the March Hare! So, let’s find...
Abogado and Avocado

Abogado and Avocado

  Sometimes in English and Spanish we have words that sound and look very similar but the meaning can be is quite different. They are called False Friends. Do you want to see some? Let’s go! If you are listening to two friends talking and you hear that one...