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⭐️Helping Ukraine Speak to the World⭐️

A global nonprofit dedicated to pairing Ukrainians with English speakers for online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection.

Learn more: https://www.enginprogram.org/
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This week, our word is flustered! It means feeling nervous, confused, or a little out of control 😅

You know that moment when you drop your coffee, forget someone’s name, and your laptop freezes all at once? Yep…

Who else has been there? React below:
🤯 If this is too familiar
👏 If you’ve survived and laughed about it

Even when life gets flustered, we can still find a reason to smile 💜
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ENGin Lviv Space Manager Wanted!

ENGin is opening a new, vibrant ENGin Space in Lviv next year, and we’re looking for the right person to bring it to life! 💛💙

Our ideal person for this role is an energetic, organized, and community-minded leader who will:

- Manage and grow our physical space in Lviv
- Plan and organize events, do collaborations and help with other offline projects (ENGinPRO, Speak UA & more!)
- Build an inspiring offline community for ENGin students and volunteers

📍 Location: Lviv, Ukraine
🕓 Type: Full-time, on-site (Wednesday–Sunday) 
💬 English level: B2+ or higher (spoken and written)
Start date: Early January, 2026
If you’re passionate about English, people, intercultural exchange and management, this is your chance to make a real difference while helping shape ENGin’s next big chapter in Lviv!
 
🤩Feeling inspired? Check all the details and apply here, or share this post with someone who’d be perfect for this role!
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Since this week is such career oriented, let's practice business idioms ✍️:

Missing the deadline for the third time was the last _____. I'll have to report him.
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28%
step
50%
straw
15%
nerve
6%
patience
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The meeting was tense. Let’s go for a walk and blow off some _____.
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33%
pressure
50%
steam
9%
glitter
9%
fog
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His emails always _____ me the wrong way. They sound so passive-aggressive.
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28%
juggle
6%
microwave
44%
tickle
22%
rub
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Did you know that at ENGin we have some career-oriented opportunities?

This week is all about career! You can elevate your career prospects and receive personalized feedback and guidance to hone your interview skills, boost your resume confidence, land your dream job or even be promoted to manager! We have a few great opportunities for you to level up your skills:

👉 CV Evaluation - get feedback from our experienced volunteers Maria and Ana to make your resume stand out.

👉 Mock Interview – practice answering common questions with Jess and Ana and get tips to boost your confidence.

Available only to ENGin students
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We just found a fun BBC quiz that helps you explore which careers might suit you 💼

It’s not 100% serious, but it’s a great way to think about different job options and maybe discover something new about yourself.

Try it out and let us know in the comments what career the quiz picked for you and tell us what you’re actually doing now! We’re curious to see if your results match up :)

👉 START A QUIZ
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Last chance to join 2 Favourite Winter English Mini-Courses in 2025!
⛄️ Plus, we’ve added a winter break, so you can fully enjoy the holidays without missing a single class.

👉 Students love ENGinPRO
Join now and get ready for big learning goals in 2026!

📘 Regular B1 mini-course Part 2 (out of 6) with Mufaro
1/8 spots available
Start date: November 24
“Mufaro easily gets everyone involved in conversation and explains everything clearly and simply. I really enjoy the interactive format of the lessons because it makes learning interesting and practical. I’ve already picked up some new information, which is a good sign. Thank you for organizing such a wonderful course!
Natalia Abushyk, ENGinPRO student

✍️ Business English mini-course Part 2 with Angel
2/8 spots available
Start date: November 26
“All the materials are well-structured, useful, and practical. I also really enjoy the combination of speaking and listening practice, as well as the helpful business knowledge and relevant vocabulary. I’ve noticed real progress in my speaking skills, which is the most valuable thing for me!"
Liudmyla Didovets, ENGinPRO student

Want details?
🗓 Check new 2025-2026 courses duration, prices. There are also Bizarre Grammar and NYT Advanced mini-courses PART 2 waiting for you here.
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Some things in life are just a little… unclear — that’s what vague feels like 🌫️

It’s when you kind of remember something, but the details are fuzzy — like trying to recall a dream.

Maybe you have a vague memory of a conversation, a place you visited once, or a story someone told you long ago… it’s there, but not quite sharp💭
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Let’s practise some grammar today!

I was surprised that he looked ___ young at his age.
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so many
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They have ____ money that they don't know what to do with it.
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so much
3%
so
1%
such a
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so many
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We had a really good time. It was ____ pity that you couldn't come.
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so
1%
so many
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such a
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Вітаємо! У нас є дві хороші новини: до нашої програми для захисників та захисниць України ENGin for Defenders уже долучилося майже 300 учасників ми якраз набрали нову групу мотивованих волонтерів, які хочуть брати участь у цій програмі, і це означає, що у нас є доступні місця для наших чудових захисників та захисниць. 

Нагадуємо, що програма «ENGin for Defenders» створена для військових, ветеранів, добровольців та військових медиків. 

Мета програми — допомогти нашим захисникам та захисницям впевнено спілкуватися англійською, розширити можливості для міжнародної комунікації, навчання, роботи та адаптації після звільнення зі служби.

Формат участі — 1-на-1 зустрічі з індивідуально підібраним англомовним волонтером
Гнучкий графік — зустрічі проходять у зручний час та в комфортному темпі
Тематика зустрічей адаптується до інтересів учасників
Дружня атмосфера, заснована на повазі, підтримці та розумінні

🔗 Як приєднатися?
Потрібно зареєструватися на сайті ENGin. У формі реєстрації, під час вибору програми, обирайте ENGin for Defenders.

Участь у програмі є безоплатною і НЕ потребує здійснення благодійного внеску.

➡️ Якщо ви знаєте когось, кому програма може бути цікавою, просимо з ними поділитися цим дописом-запрошенням. Дуже дякуємо!
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🧠 Why Your Brain Forgets Words?

Have you ever known someone’s name for sure — but suddenly couldn’t recall it?
That strange, annoying pause has a scientific name: the tip-of-the-tongue state.

Cella Wright explains what actually happens in your brain during these moments — and why your mind sometimes gets stuck even when the information is right there.

👉 Watch the video
👉 Quizlet

Do you often experience the tip-of-the-tongue state? React below:

💯 Yes, really often
❤️ No, almost never
🤔 I’m having it right now
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This Thursday, the USA celebrates one of its warmest holidays — Thanksgiving.
So our word of the week is thankfulness.

Take a moment to express thankfulness to your family, friends, or anyone who’s been there for you lately. A small message can make someone’s whole day

And we want to say a big thanks to you for being part of the ENGin community. We’re grateful to have you with us 💛
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Known for his absolute reluctance to spend money, he was often called ____ by his friends.
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ambitious
13%
bossy
4%
sociable
74%
tight-fisted
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He always spoke the truth, even when it was difficult, which made him very ____ in the eyes of his peers.
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honest
2%
ambitious
1%
sociable
6%
self-confident
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🎧 Why We All Need Subtitles Now

Have you ever been watching a show or movie, and suddenly a character mumbles a line so unclear you have to scramble for the remote, rewind… and rewind again?
And after the third attempt you finally give up and turn on subtitles?

If that sounds familiar — you’re definitely not alone.

Vox recently ran a non-scientific poll on YouTube, and the results were surprising:
-57% of people always use subtitles
-Only 12% generally don’t

👉 Watch the video that breaks down all the reasons behind this trend — it’s surprisingly interesting (and very clear, don’t worry 😄).
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Let’s do our small research in this channel too!

How often do you use subtitles when watching movies or videos?
Anonymous Poll
35%
Always — I can’t watch without subtitles
59%
Sometimes — depends on the movie/video
6%
Never — I don’t need subtitles
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