All we need it love

Sternenglanz steht fuer All we need is Love

All we need is love: Lately, I’ve been experiencing many people as tired: tired because of too much work. Tired because of personal burdens. Tired after Corona, or currently again because of Corona. Tired due to the terrible wars and bad news that seem to have no end. My firm belief is that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. And ‘Why seek far afield? See, the good is so close.’ (inspired by Goethe). Yes, goodness can also be found in our daily lives. And with the will to shape, we can contribute to it. Perhaps my short story is an inspiration for you to positively transform something in your life. Enjoy: All we need is Love.

Continuation of “Mulled wine tastes good in Scotland”:

All we need is Love by Bettina Bonkas

That was the best news ever: Alva was back.

When Alva told her that she would come to Germany for a while to reopen her B&B, Martha immediately booked a stay with her. Alva’s partner was on a long tour with his band, and she had decided not to join this time. Instead, she would run her B&B. As much as she loved Scotland, where she now lived, she missed Germany. His tours offered a great opportunity to combine both: her B&B and Germany. In Germany, Alva was confident she would find a solution on how to connect both worlds in the future: a life in Scotland and Germany.

What a wonderful feeling to be back with Alva. Martha lay in her cozy room under the roof with a view of the castle park. She got up, walked to the window, and watched the birds picking food from the birdhouse. There was a lot of activity out there; it had snowed overnight.

This was something she still needed to learn: to incorporate moments of calm into her hectic life, like now with the birds. Doing nothing and just being. Okay, there was definitely room for improvement.

When she was ready, she went downstairs to Alva’s kitchen. The scent of coffee and fresh rolls wafted towards her. How she loved Alva’s kitchen: the vanilla-coloured kitchen furniture, the wooden table with cozy chairs, and the floorboards that creaked a bit when you walked on them. The flower boxes on the balcony were decorated with fairy lights. Oh, how beautiful! From the kitchen, you could also see the castle park. Everything had been covered with a layer of white powder overnight.

“Oh Alva, how I missed all this.” Martha hugged her caring friend, and Alva squeezed her tightly.

The two women sat at the kitchen table for a while, talking about Alva’s new life in Scotland, about Daniel, her partner, and about everything under the sun. But they didn’t talk about Martha. She appreciated that Alva gave her the space to open up. She needed that.

Martha used her time with Alva for walks through the old town. She often imagined who lived in the houses and what they were doing. For her, the Christmas season was a time full of magic that invited her to let her thoughts wander. And she used the time for walks in nature. She wanted to clear her mind.

Weihnachtlich geschmueckter Kamin mit zwei Stuehlen steht fuer All you need is Love

Fireplace Conversations

The two had settled comfortably in the living room in front of the fireplace. How Martha loved this room, the whole house, in fact. They sat in their armchairs, their feet resting on footstools, warmly wrapped in cable knit blankets. Just like last year. It was so comforting after a year full of turbulence.

“Thank you for giving me the space I needed.” Martha looked at her mulled wine.

Alva smiled.

“It has been a lot this year. I feel like I need a lot of peace right now.”

“Do you give it to yourself?” Alva looked at her questioningly.

“By necessity. I’m tired, so incredibly tired. I find it hard to switch off, constantly think about what still needs to be done, sleep poorly, I’m just exhausted. And world events are not exactly conducive to relaxation. My doctor strongly advised me to reduce my stress level. Well, and now I’m here with you. Where can I unwind better than with you?” Martha smiled.

“Would you like to talk?”

“I found your story, you told me last year, Alva, really powerful, and also your statement that it’s easy to fall into the victim role. However, I believe that I might be a bit too much in the other direction right now.”

Martha remained silent. Alva gave her the time to find the right words for her thoughts.

“I’m so much in the mode of doing and achieving that I no longer really know what I want. I’m somehow more and more cut off from my inner self.” Martha fell silent.

Alva did not immediately break the silence.

Wegweiser in zwei Richtungen steht fuer All you need is Love

Change of Direction

“You know, Martha, what I told you last year about how I dealt with my experiences, that was a process. When we take a certain, for us unhealthy, direction, we first have to recognize that it is not the right one for us. That’s the first step. Then it takes time to figure out where we want to go. And only then can we set out on our journey.” Alva took a sip of her mulled wine.

“This is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. When you discover something new about yourself, you have to give your brain time to integrate it. To make it a part of you. It’s exhausting to run in the wrong direction, pursue a goal that is not yours. It costs a lot of energy. That was an intense learning process for me.”

Alva paused briefly before continuing. “I noticed that you take time for walks and quiet. It’s good that you do that. Your body and soul need rest now.” Alva smiled at her.

“Oh Alva, I just missed all this so much. The calm at your place does me so much good. I can just be here with you. Suddenly I see things much clearer.” Martha leaned back on her chair with a sigh.

“I realized here with you that I’m currently a bit too much in the other direction. I’m so busy performing, delivering results that I’ve become more and more disconnected from my inner self.”

“Who do you want to impress?”

Martha fell silent before answering hesitantly, “My boss? My team? My colleagues? I don’t know.”

“I want to tell you something, Martha. I don’t know if you know that I studied law.”

Martha shook her head.

Career is everything. Or not?

“That was a long time ago.” Alva smiled. “My degree wasn’t sufficient for civil service, where I originally wanted to go. I found a job in an insurance company. I liked it. A solid insurance company. Good working atmosphere, nice colleagues & superiors, and good pay.” Alva took another sip.

“But that wasn`t good enough for my mother. She didn’t say it directly, more implicitly. With remarks about the son of a friend who had a successful law firm and how proud her friend was of him. Or the daughter of another friend who was a prosecutor. I made an effort and became a team leader. But, of course, a team leader is not a prosecutor.”

Glas mit Gluehwein der auch in Schottland schmeckt

Alva poured herself some more mulled wine. “I somehow had the impression that I had to make an enormous effort to achieve something. It felt exhausting. Also, I felt that over time, I became more stressed and irritable.” Alva leaned back.

“I lost my softness. Softness and empathy were not suitable for my job, so I thought. Instead, I wanted to be cool, show no weakness, and prove to the world that I had everything under control. My facial expression changed; it became harder.”

Martha nodded. She found herself in Alva’s description.

“Then came the year when I had one infection after another. I couldn’t get back on my feet properly. A friend persuaded me to take a trip to London with her. We could stay with her godparents. I had no desire for a city visit but still went. In the end, she was constantly out exploring the city, and I stayed with her godparents. They were a blessing for me” Alva smiled when she thought of the two of them.

“We had hour-long conversations where I realized that my mother did not treat me on an equal footing. And that ultimately, I was pursuing her goals and not mine. That was a turning point in my life.”

“Were you angry with your mother?”

“Angry, but mostly hurt and sad. I realized that my mother did not give me a sense of unconditional love, a “I love you the way you are”. Instead, I sensed rejection of my person if I didn’t achieve the school performances she hoped for. Rejection is a very intense feeling.”

“That sounds pretty intense. How did you deal with it?” Martha looked at Alva questioningly.

Our inner child

“I learned to accept my feelings. To allow the anger towards my mother. At that time, I distanced myself from her. And I took care of my wounded inner child.”

Trauriges Kind mit Teddybaer steht fuer All you need is Love

“How did you do that?”

“I imagined how an adult would react: with a lot of love and understanding. Learning to treat myself with compassion was the path to healing. Because often, we are our harshest critics. And acceptance was another crucial step: to accept my past as part of me. Today, I am grateful for the strong relationship I share with my mother. The journey to this point was occasionally challenging, but it has been rewarding. I remembered how loving and caring she was as well.’

Alva paused briefly before continuing. “She also has a wounded inner child. In the grand scheme of things, our longing is for love and acceptance. All we need is love.”

Martha looked thoughtful. “For me it’s not quite as intense. I didn’t experience rejection, but I come from a very performance-driven family. More in the sense of ‘Come on, you can do more. I know you can achieve more.’ That can be quite exhausting. I will definitely try the inner child thing. Any advice for me?”

Alva smiled at Martha. “How would you approach a stressed child?”

Martha hesitated. “Take away the stress?” She looked at Alva inquiringly. Her smile confirmed that Martha should continue.

“I remember when I had the bike test in elementary school. I was so nervous. My teacher was really sweet. She took me aside, as if we had all the time in the world. Then she knelt in front of me, took both of my hands, and calmly said to me: ‘You’re just doing what we practiced over and over. I know you can do it. And besides, I’ll be right there on the sidelines the whole time. You’ll feel me.’ And that’s how it was. It was even kind of cool. I would do something like that with the little child. ”

Alva smiled. “There you have your answer.”

Martha didn’t say anything at first. She thought about what she had just said. In her memory, she was the 9-year-old child again. Finally, she broke her silence.

“After that, did you start your B&B business?”

“No, that wasn’t the time yet.” Alva smiled. “But I did become self-employed as a lawyer. After my processing, I had a new clarity. I had a good experience with the insurance company, but now it was time to move on.”

Alva took a sip of her mulled wine. “I realized that I enjoyed working with people, people of all kinds. I found it fulfilling to support them in their concerns. However, if a concern did not align with my values, I also rejected clients. It was a good and very instructive time that I wouldn’t want to miss. And now I have my B&B. But that’s a story for another day. Do you already know how things will go for you, Martha?”

Aufgeschlagenes Buch steht fuer All you need is Love

“Well, first, I will lovingly take care of my inner child. Just like my teacher did with me back then. That felt really good. Or now with you: calm and loving acceptance. I need that. And then I will see. One step at a time. And it fits that it’s Christmas now: the festival of love. Wow, that sounds really wise now. I think you’re rubbing off on me, Alva.”

Martha choked on her mulled wine as she burst into laughter. It felt good to be so carefree. She hadn’t felt this light in a long time.

“Oh no, now I’ve spilled mulled wine on your beautiful blanket.” Martha looked embarrassed.

“No worries. I not only have a family recipe for mulled wine but also one for stains.” Alva laughed. “First lemon juice, later salt, and before it goes into the washing machine, a little ox-gall soap.”

“Can I ask you one more thing, Alva?” Martha was pensive.

“One more thing before I go to the washing machine.” Alva smiled.

“Tell me, Alva, wouldn’t it do most people good if they dealt with their wounds? I have the impression that there are a whole lot of people out there who could really use that.”

“Absolutely. If we weren’t so preoccupied with ourselves, our ego, we could act from a completely different clarity. And, we would also gain a better understanding of other people. For me, an important realisation was that people who are at peace with themselves do not harm others. Conversely, if people treat you in any demeaning way, the problem lies with them and not with you. That’s their issue, not yours. And don’t make it yours.”

“So, all we need is love?”

“Absolutely right, my darling, love is all we need.” Alva smiled. (“All you need is love” – Soundtrack from the film “Love Actually”)

“Oh, Alva, where did you get all this wisdom from?”

“Well, I’ve been living a few more years than you, Martha,” Alva replied with a smile. “And then, I’m interested in people, their behavior. As a lawyer, my good understanding of people came in handy alongside my legal knowledge. And it always starts with us. It is very helpful when we know ourselves. When we know what or who triggers us.”

“So, now the blanket has to go into the washing machine so that the stain comes out.”Viele Herzen stehen fuer All you need is Love

Merry Christmas & a year filled with joy

This year, Christmas would be entirely relaxed. Martha needed that. Alva and Daniel celebrated in Germany together with their guests from Spain, England, and of course, Germany.

As expected, there was a lot of eating and drinking, and even more laughter. The weather even provided an opportunity for walks in the snow, and in the evening, they all sat together comfortably in front of the fireplace, telling stories (the later the evening, the funnier 😆 ) and singing songs (At that moment, Alva’s cat would always leave the room.  😮 )

***

Cozy, relaxed, and lively – these are probably the words that best describe Christmas at Martha, Alva & Daniel’s with their guests. Letting go and immersing oneself in the magic of this time.

That’s exactly what I wish you, too. A Christmas season that allows you to unwind with plenty of space for relaxation and your needs. An immersion into the magic of this special time that invites you to dream.

Of course, fun should not be missing. Just like the cozy, relaxed, and lively atmosphere at Martha, Alva & Daniel’s with their guests.

For the new year, I wish you a good dose of lightness and joy in life. May you approach each day with a positive determination to discover the good it holds for us. – ‘Why seek far afield? See, the good is so close.’ (inspired by Goethe).

And remember: All we need is love. Love is all we need.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Viele Herzen stehen fuer All you need is LoveHappy HolidaysKerze in Form eines Herzes steht fuer All you need is Love

(Deutsch) Small Talk auf Englisch im Geschäfts und Privatleben

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Ein Mann mit einem Vogel beide stehen für Small Talk auf Englisch im Geschäfts- und Privatleben Small Talk auf Englisch?

Small Talk ist die Kunst, eine Unterhaltung zu führen, egal ob im Geschäfts- oder Privatleben, ob auf Englisch oder Deutsch. Eine nicht zu unterschätzende Fähigkeit, insbesondere in englisch-sprachigen Ländern. Small Talk schafft eine Grundlage für gute Beziehungen. Und gute Beziehungen stärken uns: im Geschäfts- & Privatleben. In meinem Beitrag “Small Talk auf Englisch im Geschäfts- und Privatleben” findest Du:

  • Small Talk: Kein Problem? Meine Erfahrungen
  • Tipps für herausfordernde Small Talk-Themen
  • Phrases für Small Talk auf Englisch im Geschäfts- & Privatleben
  • Beispiele aus der Praxis
  • Themen für Small Talk in English

Small Talk: Kein Problem? Meine Erfahrungen

Eigentlich ist Small Talk kein Problem für mich. Eigentlich. Ich erinnere mich an zwei Situationen, die ich als herausfordernd empfand.

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(Deutsch) Talking about time Englische Zeiten

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Eine Lupe zeigt auf das Wort Grammatik das passt zu Talking about times die englischen Zeiten
Talking about time englische Zeiten

Talking about time – Englische Zeiten

Talking about time – englische Zeiten: Für manche mag ich vielleicht ein bisschen was wie ein weirdo sein, aber ich mag Grammatik 🙂  (im Großen und Ganzen). Sie gibt einer Sprache Struktur. Und beim Erforschen der Grammatik, in dem Fall der englischen Zeiten, erfahre ich auch ein bisschen was über die Leute. Aber dazu später.

Gleich vorab: In dem Blogbeitrag gehe ich auf neun englische Zeiten ein (sorry guys, there are more), allerdings nicht im Detail. Mein Fokus liegt auf den Dingen, womit Englischlernende erfahrungsgemäß Probleme haben.

Darüber hinaus gebe ich Dir ein paar Tipps & Infos mit, die meinen Kunden sehr gut geholfen haben. Und zwei Empfehlungen bekommst Du auch noch mit an die Hand. Dort findest Du alle englischen Zeiten sehr gut erklärt. Damit bist Du gut versorgt und hast ein bisschen was an Material zum Ausprobieren 🙂 . Übrigens auch für Fortgeschrittene sehr interessant.

Fangen wir an mit den:

Empfehlungen

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(Deutsch) Nicht ganz so perfekt

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Nicht ganz so perfekt: Früher hätte ich dieses Video nicht veröffentlicht. Zu viele Kleinigkeiten mit Verbesserungsbedarf.

Heute sehe ich immer noch den Verbesserungsbedarf, aber darauf lege ich nicht mehr den Fokus. Ich bin vielmehr dankbar, dass mein Sohn sich die Zeit genommen hat, obwohl er mit Klausuren & Abivorbereitungen voll ausgelastet ist.

In meinem Beruf als Trainerin (Englisch, Resilienz) & Coach sehe ich häufig, wie der Wunsch nach Perfektion Menschen verunsichert, ausbremst und sogar ausbrennt, ja und auch davon abhält, ihr Potential zu zeigen. Aus Angst, Fehler zu machen.

Aber so lernen wir: aus unseren Fehlern. Bei meinem Training “Yes, I can!  Englisch frei sprechen” steht in der Beschreibung: Fehlermachen ist unbedingt erlaubt. – Sich & das Leben nicht zu ernst nehmen, stattdessen schauen, was wirklich wichtig ist und wo können wir fünf gerade sein lassen?

Darum habe ich das Video auch so eingestellt: Nicht ganz so perfekt. Ich bin kein Verkaufsprofi. Ich bin Trainerin & Coach: Und das aus vollem Herzen. Die Stärken, das Potential meiner Kunden gemeinsam mit ihnen zum Vorschein zu bringen, das erfüllt mich.

Wenn ich das mit meinem Video herüberbringen konnte, freue ich mich.

Übrigens, wer’s lieber schriftlich mag, hier gibt es ausführliche Informationen zu dem im Video erwähnten Training:-)  Resilienz-Training für Innere Stärke & Gelassenheit

Nicht ganz so perfekt, dafür aber von Herzen kommend. 🙂

Herz mit Stiften nicht ganz so perfekt aber schoen

Anmerkung zum „Du“: Mit dem Du überbrücke ich die Distanz, die zwischen uns, wenn wir uns nicht persönlich kennen, besteht.

(Deutsch) Nützliche englische Redewendungen

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Nette Gruppe von Menschen die auf Stuehlen sitzen und nuetzliche englische Redewendungen und Woerter benutzen und eine Conversation fuehren

Nützliche englische Redewendungen

Nützliche englische Redewendungen

Heute möchte ich Dir die “Wortschatz Spezial-” Ausgabe vom Spotlight Magazin (12-2022 -> beim Verlag direkt erhältlich) vorstellen mit vielen nützlichen englischen Redewendungen rund um(s)

  • Reisen – Travel
  • Essen – Eating together
  • Einkaufen – Shopping
  • Arbeit – Work
  • Gesundheit – Health
  • Begrüßen & Small Talk – Greetings and small talk
  • Seine Meinung äußern – Opinions

Die Ausgabe ist gegliedert in die o.g. Kategorien und in unterschiedliche Sprachniveaus. Somit kannst Du Dir die Redewendungen heraussuchen, die interessant für Dich sind.

Das Sprachniveau deckt die Stufen A2 | B1-B2 | C1-C2 des Europäischen Referenzrahmens ab: elementare | selbstständige | kompetente Sprachanwendung – für jeden ist etwas dabei. Anm. zum Sprachniveau: Du solltest mind. A2-Niveau haben. Ist ein bisschen herausfordernd, wenn Du gerade auf A2 bist, aber machbar.

Für jedes Sprachniveau etwas dabei

Ich erlebe immer wieder, dass sich Teilnehmer gut in ihrem beruflichen Umfeld ausdrücken können, es ihnen jedoch an praktischen englischen Vokabeln für den Alltag & Small Talk fehlt. Du fühlst Dich angesprochen? Dann könnten insbesondere die Niveaustufen B1-B2 und C1-C2 interessant für Dich sein. Hier geht es deutlich tiefer. Du erhälst z.B. das Vokabular, um über environmental concerns, e.g. “I offset my flights.” (Übersetzung unten bei Travel) oder mangelnde Hygiene zu sprechen – just to give you an idea.

Aber auch für alle anderen ist das Magazin äußerst interessant, denn es deckt verschiedene Niveaustufen ab mit nützlichen englischen Redewendungen.

Lust auf Übungen?

Jede Menge Beispiele, gepaart mit Aufgaben, findest Du in meinem Blogbeitrag. Damit bekommst Du einen Eindruck vom Magazin und Übung macht bekanntlich den Meister:-)

Einen interessanten unterhaltsamen Teil zwischendurch gibt es auch. So ist z.B. eine Einkaufsliste aus dem Jahr 1518 abgebildet.
-> Rate mal von welcher bekannten Person sie erstellt wurde und in welcher Form. (Antwort weiter unten bei Shopping.)

Und nun zum praktischen Teil:-)

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The magic of a good story

The magic of a good story the magic of a good story

The magic of a good story – In conversation with author and communication professional James Schofield

Memories: English & me

The magic of a good story: I remember really well when we had to write a renarration for school. I was in year six with my second year of English. Writing something myself!? In English?? Honestly? NEVER EVER! I felt so nervous that I told my mother that I was ill. I never wrote that test and later, in sixth form, I was glad when I had left middle school with all those grammar exercises behind and I could focus on writing my way. No, English and I, we weren’t the best of friends in middle school. In the meantime things have changed. English and I have become good friends and I like grammar:-)

Well, while I’m already at it: We once had to write a short story for German. I had absolutely no idea what I could write about, so I cheated a bit and borrowed from other stories; I just couldn’t come up with any ideas of my own. Another thing that has changed; today I really enjoy writing short stories and I just love reading, always have. Do you know the feeling: Immersing yourself in other worlds, meeting people you don’t want to leave and leaving reality behind? What a treat!

The magic of a good story – In conversation with author and communication professional James Schofield

This also applies to the Spotlight magazine and the Business Spotlight. I’m always happy to learn new things from different areas but I also really enjoy their short stories. In the June issue of the Business Spotlight I particularly liked the short story by author and communication professional James Schofield: Pitch perfect – the perfect dating software but how can you pitch it successfully to an IT-company? I’ve been reading his stories for years and I find them clever, versatile and entertaining. And, I like the idea that he integrates business vocabulary in often very amusing and also absurd stories which is a treat for our brain which loves it absurd: It’s easier to establish a connection. James Schofield writes the successful Ms Winslow series for the Spotlight magazine which you can get from Amazon. I got into contact with him and he told me about the podcast version of his stories.

But you know what? I thought it’s a lot more interesting when he speaks to you himself:-)

In conversation with James Schoffied

The magic of a good story The magic of a good story

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Menschen, die inspirieren – It’s never too late

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Menschen, die inspirieren - It's never too late
Menschen, die inspirieren- It’s never too late

Menschen, die inspirieren – It’s never too late

Wenn ich Magazine/Zeitungen lese, gibt es Artikel, die ich unter “Ja, ganz interessant” verbuche. Dann solche, die mir Neues mitgeben und solche, die meine Denkweise herausfordern – ich mag das. Und dann gibt es Artikel über Menschen, die mich inspirieren. Heute schreibe ich einen Blogbeitrag über genau solche Leute: Menschen, die inspirieren. Menschen, die uns zeigen: It’s never too late. – Something uplifting for the soul.

Was glaubst Du, was die Frau in dem Foto beruflich gemacht hat? (Antwort am Ende des Blogs) In der aktuellen Ausgabe (5-2021) des Spotlight Magazins, einem Magazin für Englischlernende & solche, die an der englischsprachigen Welt interessiert sind, stellen sie drei elderly high achievers vor, drei Menschen, die die Lebensmitte längst überschritten haben und noch einmal etwas ganz Neues wagten.

Menschen, die inspirieren - It's never too late

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(Deutsch) Bücher und Hörbücher auf Englisch

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Aufgeschlagenes Buch das symbolisch fuer Buecher und Hoerbuecher auf Englisch steht

Bücher und Hörbücher auf Englisch

Bücher und Hörbücher auf Englisch: In unseren Englisch-Trainings werden wir immer wieder auf Bücher & Hörbücher auf Englisch angesprochen. Geschmäcker sind bekanntermaßen verschieden, deswegen habe ich nicht Bücher, sondern Verlagshäuser herausgesucht, die Bücher & Hörbücher auf verschiedenen Niveaustufen, von Anfängern bis Fortgeschrittenen, anbieten und auch beim Genre kannst Du auswählen. Hörbücher waren mir auch sehr wichtig, denn ich weiß von meinem Sohn und von Teilnehmern, dass nicht alle gerne lesen.

Vor einigen Jahren war ich bei einem Training vom Cambridge Verlag. Ein Trainer berichtete von seiner Erfahrung mit Büchern. Er unterrichtete drei Gruppen mit dem gleichen Niveau. Einer Gruppe gab er Bücher, einfach so. Zuerst waren die Teilnehmer nicht begeistert: Noch mehr Arbeit? – Nein! Lesen just for fun. Der Trainer berichtete, dass das Niveau der Gruppe mit dem Lesematerial später höher war, obwohl sie nicht mehr im Unterricht gemacht hatten.

Genau dazu möchte ich Dich einladen: Reading or listening, just for fun. Kein Heraussuchen von Vokabeln, kein Lernen von neuen Wörtern – just having fun with English. – Mit Büchern und Hörbüchern auf Englisch.

Ich fange mit Magazinen an, die ich selbst seit Jahren lese und die ich wärmstens empfehlen kann. Das Spotlight Magazin ist für mich eher zum “Wohlfühlen”, aber auch mit sehr interessanten Informationen, z.B. Reiseberichte oder aus der Rubrik “Science & Nature”: Why do we yawn (gähnen)? Mit Business Spotlight bin ich über Trends z.B. über AI (artificial intelligence) oder Work & Life-Trends, z.B. digital nomads, informiert.

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September 2020: Englisch online auffrischen

In der Ausgabe 10/2020 präsentiert das Spotlight Magazin virtual tips which are too good not to share with you:-).

Up for a tour?
British Museum: Museumsliebhaber werden auf ihre Kosten kommen bei der Tour durchs British Museum. The video was created by curators and scientists who work with the British Museum – level more advanced. British Museum

English Heritage (Kulturebene): Are you interested in sites like Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall or Dover Castle? The three-minute film about Stonehenge is in clear and simple English. British Heritage

Tate Modern: Interested in modern art? Find out more about Andy Warhol on the website of the Tate Modern: Tate Modern

Playtime
Scrabble Go: Is a free app based on the classic board game (available for IOS and Android)

Jay’s Virtual Pub Quiz: Pub Quizzes are very British. Woud you like to find our more about a pub quiz? “The live stream starts at 7:40pm, Jay is here from 7:50pm and the quiz starts at 8:15pm”. Jay’s Virutall Pub Quiz

And last but not least: What’s cooking?
Kitchn Cooking School: Want to learn more about cooking? Grace and Meghan help you on the journey of becoming the cook you’ve always wanted to be.The presentations are fresh, modern and easy to follow: Kitchn Cooking School

Das war nur ein Auszug aus den Ideen, die das Spotlight Magazin zusammengetragen hat. Am besten schaut ihr sie euch selbst an. Wie immer gibt es noch viele weitere interessante Artikel, z.B. eine extra Einheit zu “Spelling mistakes”, eine short story, ein Bericht über Coachella Valley … – Ihr könnt die Spotlight bestellen über: Spotlight Shop

Viel Spaß beim Ausprobieren:-))

Wenn du Lust hast, deinem Englisch einen Kick zu geben, dann könnte mein anderer September-Beitrag interessant für dich sein: s. weiter unten

 

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