von Thom | Dienstag, September 18, 2018 | Learn, Learn Grammar
When it comes to the active voice vs. the passive voice, it is helpful to ask the question who is the agent in an action. Who does what? Is the focus on someone who is doing something? Or is the focus on someone who is experiencing an action, i.e. someone who is being...
von Thom | Donnerstag, Juni 28, 2018 | Get informed
Use it or lose it. One way I like to try keeping my English in gear is by listening to podcasts. That doesn’t take any effort on my part, but I feel like I am part of a conversation and I can hear actual conversations between native speakers on a regular basis....
von Thom | Montag, Juni 25, 2018 | Get informed
Do you enjoy a good story? How about one presented on stage? Hamburg, this city of millions, offers opportunities to see plays in English as well! Here are three permanent fixtures which offer a way to do this. The English Theatre Founded in 1976, the English Theatre...
von Thom | Freitag, Mai 18, 2018 | Get informed
It has been a bit more than a week since the American rapper (and all-around talent) Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, released his new song “This Is America”. It’s not just the song that is worth mentioning here but especially the music video. Since its...
von Thom | Dienstag, April 3, 2018 | Practice
The conditional forms can be a tricky grammar point for non-native speakers to master. Give this exercise a try! If you wish more input on how the conditionals work, check out the lesson at...