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Poem of the Day "🌙 Ozymandias — Percy Bysshe Shelley"
Poetry might look intimidating… but for language learners, it’s secretly one of the best tools you can use. Why? Because a poem like Ozymandias gives you three things at once: 1. Elevated vocabulary (without being overwhelming) 2. Rhythm and musicality — the “music” of English 3. A chance to hear native speakers recite something powerful And trust me: listening to poetry read by natives does wonders. Your ear gets sharper. Your sense of flow improves. And your English starts sounding more… elegant. This poem in particular is short, dramatic, and unforgettable — a little story about how even the biggest, most powerful men in history eventually… disappear into the sand. (Quite humbling, honestly.) Think of it as a mini workout for your English brain — but with better aesthetics. 🌙 Ozymandias (Percy Bysshe Shelley) I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.
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Hors moi (Mario Cottè) Hors moi le cosmos volubile tout respire l'essor tranquille du dimanche neuf demain Dejà les sources arpentent les nuées horizontales afin de tracer le coulouir de nos rires Ta gorge sur ma gorge après le secret dévoilé de nos gestes parallèles Tes chaveux se mêlent à la fumée des chalets loin tains Je ne veux que repêcher ton rire de jade.
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Scène VI (Mario Cottè) Vie elle-même enjôleuse ainsi qu’un mirage passage secret entre deux léthargies comme un prêt sans doute succédané qui sait bien afficher Sang que puise la mort au compte-goutte par pulsation vertige infligé Un fleuve interminable qui charrie ses fléaux
🏫💻 Mini-Challenge: Language Schools or Learning Online — What’s More Effective?
📝 Your Task: This is an opinion + explanation challenge. 👉 Please: • Answer in your target language • Say which you think is more effective: language schools or learning online • Explain why (go beyond one sentence) • You can talk about motivation, structure, flexibility, speaking practice, cost, etc. • Try on your own first • Use AI as needed There’s no correct answer — just share your honest view. ❓ The Question Do you think language schools or learning online is more effective? Why? ✨ Example Answer (English) I think learning online is more effective for most people. It’s more flexible, and you can choose content that fits your level and interests. Language schools can be useful for structure and social interaction, but they often move too slowly or too fast. For me, online learning works better because I can practice more and stay consistent. ✨ Your turn. Pick a side, explain your reasoning, and express your opinion in your own words 💬
🏫💻 Mini-Challenge: Language Schools or Learning Online — What’s More Effective?
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@Gabriel Silva Ben oui! C’est ben clair, mon chum! 🍻😅
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@Antonio Torrealba C'est tellement vrai, mon chum! Pis en plus, t'as super bien écrit! Santé! 🍻
One or two?
Hi guys! I've been learning English for 3 years and a half, and I'm thinking about starting a new language! But there's one problem...I also want to get to a really high level in English...I'm somewhere between B2 and C1... My next language will be Spanish, I think. So, what do you think? Should I start Spanish in 2026, and do both Spanish and English? Or should I focus entirely on English?
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Welcome aboard, mate!
🌆🌿 Mini-Challenge: City Life or Country Life — Which Do You Prefer?
📝 Your Task: This is an opinion + explanation challenge. 👉 Please: • Answer in your target language • Say whether you prefer living in the city or in the country • Explain why (go beyond one sentence) • You can mention lifestyle, pace, people, nature, noise, work, etc. • Try on your own first • Use AI as needed There’s no right answer — just share what fits you. ❓ The Question Do you prefer living in the city or in the country? Why? ✨ Example Answer (English) I prefer living in the city because I like having everything close by. I enjoy the energy, the cafés, and the feeling that something is always happening. That said, I also understand why people love the countryside — it’s calmer and closer to nature. For now, though, city life suits me better. ✨ Your turn. City or country — pick a side and explain your choice 🌆🌿
🌆🌿 Mini-Challenge: City Life or Country Life — Which Do You Prefer?
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So, I used to be really into city life... but nowadays I'm counting the days til I can move out to the countryside, far from the chaos that big cities have become. Sadly, people seem less and less willing to respect each other's space, it's like they treat the city as if it's there just for them, u know? Add to that a heavy dose of impatience and bad temper. And truth be told, many of the so-called perks of city life are just needs we've created to justify this out-of-control urban growth, innit?! Anyways, I'm all about that life in the middle of nowhere these days! Haha
💰 Mini-Challenge: If You Received 1 Million Dollars… What Would You Do?
📝 Your Task: This is a fun imagination + explanation challenge. 👉 Please: • Answer in your target language • Imagine you just received US$1 million as a gift • Say what you’d do with it (one thing or several) • It can be realistic, generous, or a bit ridiculous — all answers are welcome • Try on your own first • Use AI as needed • Go beyond one sentence Have fun with it — there are no rules here. ❓ The Question If you received US$1 million as a gift, what would you do — and why? ✨ Example Answer (English) If I got one million dollars, I’d try to be responsible… at least at first. I’d invest a good part of it so future-me doesn’t get mad at present-me. But I’d definitely keep some money for fun — travel without checking prices, eat in nice restaurants, and maybe buy something completely unnecessary just because I can. I don’t need a yacht, but a few stupid, joyful purchases would be mandatory. ✨ Your turn. Imagine the freedom and put it into words 💭💸
💰 Mini-Challenge: If You Received 1 Million Dollars… What Would You Do?
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Da liegt der Hund begraben... wahrscheinlich geweckt werden, um zur Arbeit zu gehen und nicht zu spät zu kommen! hahaha
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