Tag Archives: The English Language

B2 or not B2? Shakespeare in the ELT classroom

Posted on June 15, 2011 by The Henry Brothers

What does the language of William Shakespeare have to offer to the learner of English as a foreign language? Many have at least a curiosity about the words of the best known poet and playwright in the English language. Also … Continue reading →

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English is tough stuff

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Henry Brothers

Here’s a poem called “The Chaos”, by Dr. Gerald Nolst Trenite (1870-1946) that highlights the irregularities of English pronunciation and spelling. It was said to be used by NATO as a tool to raise awareness of the English language for … Continue reading →

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Counting Sheep with the Celtic numbering system; yan, tan, tethera…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by The Henry Brothers

In the British Isles, shepherds count their sheep day in, day out, first thing in the morning and last thing at night, as I’m sure do shepherds from all corners of the globe. In fact counts are usually made after … Continue reading →

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