12.04.1961 - the first man in space 🚀
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.history.com/news/what-really-happened-to-yuri-gagarin-the-first-man-in-space
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.history.com/news/what-really-happened-to-yuri-gagarin-the-first-man-in-space
HISTORY
What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?
Seven years after becoming the first man to fly into outer space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin died in a plane crash under mysterious circumstances.
#currentnews ⬇️ about Yuri's night
http://www.space.com/36438-yuris-night-spaceflight-celebration-2017-events.html
http://www.space.com/36438-yuris-night-spaceflight-celebration-2017-events.html
Space.com
Yuri's Night: Celebrate Space with Brews and Crews Near You
Whether you want to sample a new space beer or meet an astronaut, today (April 12) could be your chance. Yuri's Night, a global celebration of humanity's accomplishment in space, likely has a neat event near you.
#quotes
W. Clement Stone, a businessman, philanthropist, New Thought self-help book author
W. Clement Stone, a businessman, philanthropist, New Thought self-help book author
What can you see if you look at the night sky?
The moon 🌙
The stars ✨
The constellations 🌌
Find out more ⬇️
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/constellations.php
The moon 🌙
The stars ✨
The constellations 🌌
Find out more ⬇️
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/constellations.php
Ducksters
Astronomy for Kids: Constellations
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
Happy Easter 🐣
Did you know that
☀Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ three days after his death. It is the oldest Christian holiday and the most important day of the church 💒year.
☀Christians consider Easter eggs to symbolize joy and celebration, new life and resurrection.
☀The name Easter owes its origin from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes hare🐰 and egg🐣
☀The exchange of eggs for Easter dates back to a springtime custom older than Easter itself in which eggs were given as a symbol of rebirth in many cultures.
☀90 million chocolate 🐰 bunnies, 91.4 billion eggs 🐣and 700 million peeps are produced each year in the United States 🇺🇸
Did you know that
☀Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ three days after his death. It is the oldest Christian holiday and the most important day of the church 💒year.
☀Christians consider Easter eggs to symbolize joy and celebration, new life and resurrection.
☀The name Easter owes its origin from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes hare🐰 and egg🐣
☀The exchange of eggs for Easter dates back to a springtime custom older than Easter itself in which eggs were given as a symbol of rebirth in many cultures.
☀90 million chocolate 🐰 bunnies, 91.4 billion eggs 🐣and 700 million peeps are produced each year in the United States 🇺🇸
#latestnews
Referendum in Turkey 🇹🇷: results and consequences
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/16/524234564/historic-referendum-in-turkey-grants-more-power-to-president
Referendum in Turkey 🇹🇷: results and consequences
#preintermediateandabove
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/04/16/524234564/historic-referendum-in-turkey-grants-more-power-to-president
NPR.org
Historic Referendum In Turkey Grants More Power to President
Yes voters in the Turkish referendum celebrated Sunday, but the opposition promises to contest the vote. Those who voted "yes" hope the change will make the government more efficient.
#howto say yes
✅ Yeah
✅ Yep
✅ Sure
✅ No problem
✅ Alright
#elementaryandabove ⬇️
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/dont-word-bore-alternative-ways-say-yes/
✅ Yeah
✅ Yep
✅ Sure
✅ No problem
✅ Alright
#elementaryandabove ⬇️
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/dont-word-bore-alternative-ways-say-yes/
Global Blog – Explore our learning resources
Don't Be a Word Bore: Alternative Ways to Say Yes
Take a look at some of the most common alternatives that you can use to express yourself more clearly, and liven up your English language conversations.
#howto say no
❌No Way - There is no way, that I want to go with you.
❌No thank you - No thank you, I do not want any more food.
❌No Chance - There is no chance, that I am going to pass this exam.
❌Never - We are never going to move out of the city.
❌Out Of The Question - It is out of the question for me to work late today.
❌By No Means - By no means, I will pay your rent.
❌It Is Not Going To Happen - It is not going to happen, that I will fail this test.
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/say-english/
❌No Way - There is no way, that I want to go with you.
❌No thank you - No thank you, I do not want any more food.
❌No Chance - There is no chance, that I am going to pass this exam.
❌Never - We are never going to move out of the city.
❌Out Of The Question - It is out of the question for me to work late today.
❌By No Means - By no means, I will pay your rent.
❌It Is Not Going To Happen - It is not going to happen, that I will fail this test.
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/say-english/
Global Blog – Explore our learning resources
How to say no in English
Whatever language we are speaking, there are always times we have to say no. But how do we do it without being rude or insulting? Follow these three simple steps to help you to say no without hurting the feelings of the person who wants you to do something.…
#beginnerandabove
There are bots which can help you to practise English. I have tried this one @AndyRobot and really enjoyed it. Now it's your turn! Just click it, get started and have fun 😉👍
There are bots which can help you to practise English. I have tried this one @AndyRobot and really enjoyed it. Now it's your turn! Just click it, get started and have fun 😉👍
“Live your life for you not for anyone else. Don’t let the fear of being judged, rejected or disliked stop you from being yourself” ~Sonya Parker
How to stop saying "Yes" if you really want to say "No" ⬇️
#psychology
#intermediateandabove
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/
How to stop saying "Yes" if you really want to say "No" ⬇️
#psychology
#intermediateandabove
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/
Tiny Buddha
How to Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No
Learning to say no has challenged me to overcome my fear of rejection and helped me to feel in control. Having trouble saying no? This may help.
⬆️We must say "no" to what, in our heart, we don't want. We must say "no" to doing things out of obligation, thereby cheating those important to us of the purest expression of our love. We must say "no" to treating ourselves, our health, our needs as not as important as someone else's. We must say “no.
Suzette Hinton
#quotes
Suzette Hinton
#quotes
NO” is a complete sentence. It does not require an explanation to follow. You can truly answer someone’s request with a simple No.
Sharon E. Rainey, The Best Part of My Day Healing Journal
#quotes
Sharon E. Rainey, The Best Part of My Day Healing Journal
#quotes
Where can you hear Yes, Да, Evet?
At the wedding, of course!
A wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes.
Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by the couple (a bride 👰 and a groom 🤵) presentation of a gift (offering, ring(s), symbolic item, flowers, money), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure.
Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception.
Music, poetry, prayers or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony.
At the wedding, of course!
A wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes.
Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by the couple (a bride 👰 and a groom 🤵) presentation of a gift (offering, ring(s), symbolic item, flowers, money), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure.
Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception.
Music, poetry, prayers or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony.