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We hope you enjoy your summer holiday! What do you have planned? How do you spend the hot summer days? Use this page as a resource for practicing English during the summer break. You'll find movie recommendations, books and stories, podcasts, blogs, IG accounts and more. Enjoy!๐
We hope you enjoy your summer holiday! What do you have planned? How do you spend the hot summer days? Use this page as a resource for practicing English during the summer break. You'll find movie recommendations, books and stories, podcasts, blogs, IG accounts and more. Enjoy!๐
Podcasts
Podcasts
Enjoy these podcast recommendations from our English Language Assistants! (updated: June 2022)
This American Life
This American Life
A weekly public radio program and podcast with a theme and different kinds of stories. Can be found here: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/
Chatty Broads
Chatty Broads
A funny podcast hosted by two California based women Bekah and Jess. Can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzx2N1qxFObhvSvf9tp7ayQ
99% invisible
99% invisible
An interesting podcast that dives deeper into everyday things you might never think about. Can be found here: https://99percentinvisible.org/
Movies, series and documentaries
Movies, series and documentaries
Here are our recommendations for summer movies, series and documentaries. Practice your English in the most fun way, by watching TV!
Series
Series
Gilmore Girls: TV drama, romantic comedy
The Office: comedy, sitcom
Stranger Things: thrill, scary, sci-fi
Anne with an E: canadian show based on a book, romantic, young adult adventure
Movies
Movies
Divergent: adventure, young adult
Mamma Mia: musical, travel, adventure
Jurassic World: adventure, thrill, dinosaurs
Don't Look Up: climate change, thrill
Documentaries
Documentaries
Chasing Coral: a documentary about the disappearing coral reefs due to climate change and higher ocean temperatures.
Fantastic Fungi: mushrooms are an incredible plant! Learn all about the magic of mushrooms and their medicinal powers in this documentary film.
The Minimalists Less is Now: all about how we buy too many things and we're still struggling to be happy. Maybe buying less and spending more energy on relationships and personal well-being is the way to go...
My Octopus Teacher: follows the story of a snorkler and his octopus friend.
English Learning Blogs
English Learning Blogs
If you're looking for a fun way to practice your English language skills over the summer, here are some blogs you can follow:
BBC Learning English Here is a great choice for practicing grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You can also read news articles, short stories, and improve certain skills.
The Londoner Do you like reading recipes? Lifestyle tips and more? Check out Rosie's blog, The Londoner where she shares beauty tips, lifestyle hacks, and yummy recipes.
Hand Luggage Only If you enjoy photography and travel, this is the blog for you! Europe, Asia, and the Americas are just a few stops on these travelers' itinerary. Get inspired for future travel!
Englishclass101 This interesting podcast has lessons for all levels on grammar, vocabulary, listening practice and cultural topics from around the world. Try listening to 1 episode every day to keep your English skills sharp for the upcoming year!
Voice of America Podcast This is a great resource to keep up to date on news around the world. Fine tune your listening skills and learn about culture with this fun news podcast.
English Instagram accounts
English Instagram accounts
Summer Taboo
Summer Taboo
Play some summer taboo with your friends and family to practice some English vocabulary.
TABOO
TABOO
Have a wonderful summer!
Have a wonderful summer!
What will you be doing? You can write to us to add to the blog!๐
What will you be doing? You can write to us to add to the blog!๐
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