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Vocabulary of rugby: deciphered unusual words and expressions.

ey of flowery expressions. It may seem hard to believe when you see the roughness of some actions on the field, and yet rugby has its own poetry! The vocabulary of rugby is full of flowery expressions that are not always easy to understand for newcomers. That's why I propose a little anthology that ...

08
Sep
2023

5 tips for learning English by reading

sier to understand is a good tip for acquiring or consolidating the basics of a foreign language. In short, agree to start small and acquire basic vocabulary before embarking on more ambitious reading, whether it's novels or the English-language press. 4- Use an online dictionary Another of t ...

11
Jan
2023

Scrabble: 75 years of success.

ng. The words played must appear in the current edition of The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. "The Official Scrabble Handbook" The authorized vocabulary is generally a source of discord among amateur players, which inspired a famous sketch by comedian Pierre Palmade. That's why French Scrabb ...

21
Mar
2007

Toys: the story box trend

elps develop the imagination, improve concentration and memorization abilities of the child, without forgetting of course that this activity develops vocabulary and language skills. Finally, this object can help anxious children to relax and calm their anxieties because it allows them to put them ...

14
Dec
2021

Games and toys: what are the benefits of play for children?

it one's turn, to compromise and to settle small disputes. Playing with others (with family or friends) thus helps develop social intelligence and vocabulary, learn to express ideas and make oneself understood. Playing together also offers children experiences of cooperation and confrontation ...

16
Dec
2021

Love 2.0: what are the dating trends in 2022?

a good way to appear as a sweet, endearing and responsible person. With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I hope this deciphering of the love vocabulary 2 .0 will be helpful in approaching the world of dating, seduction and romantic relationships without making any missteps. ...

10
Feb
2022

Online casino: why play free slots?

nd winnings, it's only a simulation. In fact, the free machines can be used as practice to learn the rules and familiarize yourself with slot machine vocabulary before playing them 'for real'. A variety of universes and graphics With the rise of online casino games, Slot machines have become muc ...

16
June
2022

Reading: 5 good reasons to switch to audio books

arn a foreign language. By listening to stories in English, for example, you will of course improve your understanding of the language, but also your vocabulary and pronunciation. 5- Audio books are cheap With the growing success of audio books in France, it has become easy to find this type of ...

18
July
2022

Homework help: 5 tips for parents

t to use a tablet or mobile app for homework help. Yet there are interesting resources online to help kids review multiplication tables or English vocabulary, for example... This is the last of our 5 homework tips for parents, but it should be applied with discretion. A digital medium usually ...

13
Sep
2022

Subscription: which magazine for a teenager?

ght about looking at English-language magazines? Several teen titles are offered in the language of Shakespeare to help middle schoolers improve their vocabulary and command of this living language. The PlayBac Presse group, which specializes in youth magazines, publishes My Little Weekly, the on ...

17
Jan
2023

Healthy snacks: what are the best oilseeds for your health?

A little vocabulary Before we tell you what the best oilseeds for health are and help you choose healthy snacks to snack on when you're craving something, let's start by clarifying what exactly the definition of the word... The word 'oilseed' derives from the Latin oleum which means 'oil'. It th ...

14
Mar
2023

Running, jogging or brisk walking: what are the differences and benefits?

Running vs jogging: a matter of pace If you think that running and jogging are the same because both involve running, you need to refine your vocabulary a bit. The main difference between these two physical activities lies in the pace, meaning the running speed one adopts. While runners seek perfo ...

10
July
2024