Practical English

Buffy walks past a long, single-storey building clad in corrugated metal that looks like weathered slate. The door ahead is open, and a group of young people stands nearby. A young girl in a dress approaches two guys lingering by the entrance. Across the street, about three metres from the building, several cars are parked. Music and live singing spill out from the open doorway. Well, this must be The Bronze — though the place looks more like a half-century-old abandoned warehouse than a trendy nightspot. Buffy reaches the entrance just as a few couples arrive too. She pulls a bill from her pants pocket and hands it to the bouncer — a burly man standing guard at the door...

Opening. The main entrance to Sunnydale High School. Night lights are on inside. From outside, there’s a muffled, distant barking of dogs. The school hallways are deserted, dark, and silent. The only light comes from the display case with the school trophies. Closed doors to empty night classrooms line both sides of the hall. The double doors separating the corridors are closed. No one is here to disturb their peace at this hour. A dark, empty classroom — a human skeleton model stands in the corner, so this must be the biology room. The horizontal blinds on all the windows are closed. But the...

Welcome to the first entry of our new section dedicated to the enduring legacy of the beloved series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. For those who grew up alongside the slayer, this show was more than just entertainment; it was a phenomenon that shaped their views, friendships, and even teenage identities. Unfortunately, I didn’t watch Buffy during my school and college years. Only a few years ago was I introduced to the grim yet love-filled world of the Slayer. From the very first episode, I realized that Buffy would become an integral part of my life. The amazing storyline, full of unpredictable twists, keeps us on the edge of our seats and captivates our hearts...

"Wanderer above the sea of fog" Caspar David Friedrich 1818 A lot of people will blame me for what I'm going to say, but those with open minds will consider my point of view and maybe pick up something from my interesting experience. A few days ago, when I met the striking image of this picture, I didn't even know the name of that enigmatic masterpiece, not mention the name of its author. But I wasn't upset by this ignorance at all, because I've learned and appreciated at that moment the power of...

Have you ever found yourself bored while waiting somewhere and wishing you had something productive to do? Well, here's a fun little trick I've discovered that's perfect for improving your English skills without needing anything more than what's right in front of you. Let's dive into how I stumbled upon this technique one afternoon... It all began a few days ago... I was waiting for my sister in a neighbouring town, with absolutely nothing to do. I didn't want to use my phone as the only entertaining, what meant to find something else to do. I understand that we all get used to occupy ourselves by social media scrolling or watching YouTube videos...