English Books & Literature

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Hello, I'm Alex, an English teacher from London. Atomic English is based on the idea that doing something tiny for your English every single weekday is the fastest way to get brilliant, fluent English. - live sessions 10am - every weekday - daily vocabulary quiz - daily feedback and corrections on your speaking - £50 month pass https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english Learn new phrases, get corrections, build your confidence using tricky structures…every day. The idea came from my own frustrations of learning languages (I study Italian and Portuguese). "I’ll study for 2 hours tomorrow", I say to myself. When tomorrow comes I do nothing. I think it’s because I build up huge expectations in my mind and then feel overwhelmed by the thought of a 2 hour study session. If only I had lowered my expectations and committed to 30 minutes a day, I’d be fluent by now! I see similar patterns with my students so that’s why I started Atomic English. - you’ll build your vocabulary - eliminate your mistakes - get confidence ... every day (or at least as often as you can make it). These tiny, Atomic English will transform your English. It’s £50 for a month pass there are sessions everday https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english See you there!

Hello, I'm Alex, an English teacher from London. Atomic English is based on the idea that doing something tiny for your English every single weekday is the fastest way to get brilliant, fluent English. - live sessions 10am - every weekday - daily vocabulary quiz - daily feedback and corrections on your speaking - £50 month pass https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english Learn new phrases, get corrections, build your confidence using tricky structures…every day. The idea came from my own frustrations of learning languages (I study Italian and Portuguese). "I’ll study for 2 hours tomorrow", I say to myself. When tomorrow comes I do nothing. I think it’s because I build up huge expectations in my mind and then feel overwhelmed by the thought of a 2 hour study session. If only I had lowered my expectations and committed to 30 minutes a day, I’d be fluent by now! I see similar patterns with my students so that’s why I started Atomic English. - you’ll build your vocabulary - eliminate your mistakes - get confidence ... everyday (or at least as often as you can make it). These tiny, Atomic English will transform your English. https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english It’s £50 for a month pass and you can come every weekday, you get corrections and feedback every day and learn 3 language points every day. See you there!

20 minutes of movement + 20 minutes of journaling + 20 minutes of reading = All the Energy You Need to Enjoy a Great Day as You Create Your Best Self - One Morning at a Time. Let's try this morning routine: Schedule: 5:15 AM Wake Up 5:30 AM Join Zoom Call (sometimes I’m a few minutes late) Link to meeting: https://meet.google.com/jvr-hhvh-tyr 5:30 AM Exercise/Movement 5:50 AM Stop Exercise and take a 5 minute cool down 5:55 AM Journal 6:15 AM Read 6:35 AM Go have an amazing day Inspired by the book, "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma, we will meet on a 5:25 AM zoom call less to interact but more to create accountability and a community to support a common goal of getting up early and starting our day with energy, reflection and great intentions. (and perhaps a Super Big Gulp of Strong Coffee) Below, are some links that will educate you on the book and give you ideas for exercises you can do in your apartment, prompts for journal writing, and books you may want to read. Email me with any questions (kvolandes@volandeslaw.com) and see you bright and early! 5 AM Club Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGAUDm4PyEo&feature=youtu.be Home exercises - https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/strength-training-plyometrics Journal Prompts - https://jour.com/blog/journaling/morning-journaling-prompts Reading - Read a memoir of someone you are interested in learning more about Call me with questions 917-699-4558. Kenny

✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills? ✅ Do you want more confidence speaking to friends and colleagues in English? ✅ Do you want to speak and learn from a native teacher? ✅ Tired of boring, traditional English classes? My name is Belinda and I'm a professional and experienced English teacher. I have students throughout the world and can help you with whatever English needs you have in the following areas: ✅ Business meeting and presentation preparation ✅ Interview preparation ✅ CV review, analysis and preparation ✅ Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation These 60 minutes classes will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. What do I have to do? ✍ Confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927 💵 Cost: 25€ ⌚ When: Classes available 7 days a week 🕖 Duration: 60 minutes 📍 Where: Online 👥 Group Size: Just you! Classes are to be paid in advance to secure booking. I hope to see you soon. Belinda

Learn to communicate in and understand Bengali. The most important basic vocabulary and how to use it. Due to coronavirus we are meeting online or on phone. Message us to arrange your lesson.

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ENG) Hi there! My name is Michael. I'm a certified English teacher from United States. I wanted to make an online language club where people can **practice English by having real casual conversation!** I'm looking for people who want to practice conversational English by talking about interesting topics and hanging out with people from all over the world **in a small online group.** 💎Here are some details💎 ✔️ We meet via Zoom ✔️ The session will last for **1 hour and consists of 3 different rounds** ✔️ Each round has different topics and discussion questions ✔️ **Each round, the groups are randomly mixed**, so you will have a chance to talk to different people every time ✔️ This isn't just about practicing English, **but also about listening to different opinions and learning about different cultures** ✔️ **The participation is FREE** ❌ No credit card ❌ No Ads 💎 How to Join 💎 👇Click the link👇 [https://langclub.live/sessions](https://langclub.live/sessions) 2. Sign up 3. Click 'Book' (It's FREE!) 4. Click 'Join' and show up on time! (The Zoom invitation will be sent to your e-mail once you apply too) Enjoy practicing English with people from all over the world!

こちらはZoomを使ったオンライン・セミナーです。事前にZoomアプリをPCかスマートフォンにダウンロードして下さい。 This seminar is held by Zoom. Please download Zoom app on your PC or smart phone beforehand. 『English Conversation about LIFE』 このMeetUpは、楽しく英会話やディスカッションをしながら、英語を上達させる場所です。 English Conversation about LIFE is a space for you to improve your English, and talk about important issues about our life! 好むと好まざるに関わらず、私達の人生観はいくつかの世界観によって形成されます。多くの場合、私達は気づかないものですが、それを知り、人生を考えてみる事はとても大切です。 Like or not we have been shaped by one or several World Views. Many times we are not aware of it. Knowing about it and how it shapes how we see life, is very important. 【参加方法Join Zoom Meeting】 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/121017569 Meeting ID: 121 017 569

ENG) Hi there! My name is Michael. I'm a certified English teacher from United States. I wanted to make an online language club where people can **practice English by having real casual conversation!** I'm looking for people who want to practice conversational English by talking about interesting topics and hanging out with people from all over the world **in a small online group.** 💎Here are some details💎 ✔️ We meet via Zoom ✔️ The session will last for **1 hour and consists of 3 different rounds** ✔️ Each round has different topics and discussion questions ✔️ **Each round, the groups are randomly mixed**, so you will have a chance to talk to different people every time ✔️ This isn't just about practicing English, **but also about listening to different opinions and learning about different cultures** ✔️ **The participation is FREE** ❌ No credit card ❌ No Ads 💎 How to Join 💎 👇Click the link👇 [https://langclub.live/sessions](https://langclub.live/sessions) 2. Sign up 3. Click 'Book' (It's FREE!) 4. Click 'Join' and show up on time! (The Zoom invitation will be sent to your e-mail once you apply too) Enjoy practicing English with people from all over the world!

When was the last time you read a good book and went on an adventure, learned something new, exercised your brain, and fed your curiosities? Have u given the best friend to your family in the form of BOOKS? Well, I'm super excited to share with you about our club ... THE BOOK CLUB... This is to connect people where we all can share our learning from the books we read every week. Topics will be of general importance like leadership, self development, Finance, mind power, relationships and much more. *The best part is that this is free of cost* Do you carry interest in self growth and life skills development? If yes, join this event on Sunday.

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 4, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

Hello, I'm Alex, an English teacher from London. Atomic English is based on the idea that doing something tiny for your English every single weekday is the fastest way to get brilliant, fluent English. - live sessions 10am - every weekday - daily vocabulary quiz - daily feedback and corrections on your speaking - £50 month pass https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english Learn new phrases, get corrections, build your confidence using tricky structures…every day. The idea came from my own frustrations of learning languages (I study Italian and Portuguese). "I’ll study for 2 hours tomorrow", I say to myself. When tomorrow comes I do nothing. I think it’s because I build up huge expectations in my mind and then feel overwhelmed by the thought of a 2 hour study session. If only I had lowered my expectations and committed to 30 minutes a day, I’d be fluent by now! I see similar patterns with my students so that’s why I started Atomic English. - you’ll build your vocabulary - eliminate your mistakes - get confidence ... everyday (or at least as often as you can make it). These tiny, Atomic English will transform your English. https://www.englishwithalex.online/atomic-english It’s £50 for a month pass and you can come every weekday, you get corrections and feedback every day and learn 3 language points every day. See you there!

As a platform for intellectual discussion, the Economist Readers aims to maximize our impact on society by exchanging perspectives with people from various disciplines and cultures who seek a deeper understanding of the world. Our mission is to provide a platform to discuss current world affairs, business, finance, and science and technology and train ourselves as leaders who can represent our respective industries and communities in various international fora such as the G20 and the World Economic Forum. Established in 2010, the Economist Readers is one of the oldest organizations based in Tokyo that uses the Economist magazine to hold lively discussions and debates. *** Event Guideline: ■ Venue: ONLINE@ZOOM Please visit our Facebook Group Page for more information at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.economist.readers.tokyo and select the event you would like to join. ■ Participation Fee: JPY3,000 for six months (JPY500/month) for residents living in Japan. New participants do not have to pay for the first month. \*The Economist Readers is a non-profit organization, and this collected fee is used for our Zoom, Meetup subscriptions and venue. ■ Preparation: 1. Raise articles from the latest issue of the Economist by Friday at 12 pm JST. 2. Raise points for discussion or questions concerning the articles. (Mandatory) 3. Select 3 articles from the Facebook poll until Saturday at 12 pm JST. 4. Read the articles. Posting references or related articles are welcome. 5. Prepare your opinions on discussion points. ■ Sunday Meeting Agenda: 1. Self-introduction, and introduction of our group, if necessary 2. Choose the facilitators for the chosen articles. 3. Discuss each article for 35 minutes. * Brief summary of the article * Discussion points * Discussion of each discussion point * Summary of the discussion (by facilitator) (Participants speak your opinion within 1 min. each to give times to others.) ■ Participation: Participants must read the articles in advance and prepare their opinion of the chosen articles.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **LATE LUNCH:** *After we browse the bookstore maze, let's gather for the best traditional Jewish deli in town, [Katzingers!](katzingers.com) Choices include stacked Reubens, hot pastromi on rye, chicken salad, macaroni salad, knish, chicken soup, NY cheesecake, and dozens of other sandwiches and sides!* **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558