Tomorrow is the birth date of famous dystopian British writer George Orwell. In this episode find out more about his interesting and unusual life and his passion for writing, freedom and raising awareness about life in poverty. I'll also be reading a little from the book.

George Orwell’s 1984 isn’t just a novel—it’s a warning about historical erasure, surveillance, and authoritarian control. Orwell’s writing has never been more relevant, especially in a world where truth is constantly being rewritten.

🌍 In this video, we discuss:

• Orwell’s life & why his experiences shaped his writing
• How totalitarian regimes manipulate history
• The eerie parallels between 1984 and today
• What Orwell’s work teaches us about freedom & truth

Today's video is great for practicing your English listening skills, and has some interesting vocabulary such as:

Homage - something done in honour of someone.

Tramp - someone who is usually living on the street

Pen name - also known as nom de plume or pseudonym, is a fake name created by an author to hide their identity

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English is full of strange idioms, and today we’re diving into some bizarre British expressions you might hear! Some of these are quite common, especially the 2nd and 3rd, and you might hear them in the office or out and about. The others are less common, and just for you to be aware of, rather than need to try and use. Hopefully they're fun and interesting!

💬 Examples:

• "I don't think I had the brass neck to bunk off." → Brass neck = extreme confidence (or foolishness). Bunk off = skipping school!
• "You'll get it in the neck!" → Means you’re going to be in trouble!
• "We've got other fish to fry." → We have more important things to do!
• "You’ll be smiling on the other side of your face." → Not good news! You’ll regret something soon.

📌 You won’t need to use these—just understand them if you hear them!
💬 Have you heard any weird idioms before? Drop them in the comments!

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🗣️ Struggling with L & R sounds in English? You're not alone! Many ESL learners, especially those from Asian language backgrounds, find it tricky to pronounce these sounds correctly.

🔍 In this lesson, Emma explains:- Why L & R pronunciation is challenging

• How to position your tongue correctly
• Common mistakes & how to fix them
• And whether this is even worth you spending your time on

Today's Practice Words:*Alive - Arrive*Light - Right*Calendar*Curly*Relax*April *Religious*Little*Rule*Rollercoaster

• For the 'F' Sound Episode 213: https://youtu.be/N2BZg718a-8
• For all the common sounds Episode 87: https://youtu.be/7kKfQzcWEQg

💡 Improving your pronunciation makes speaking clearer & easier! Let’s break it down step by step.

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