Oscar Wilde: Life, Works, and Legacy
Oscar Wilde: Life and Times
Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854 and died in Paris in 1900. He was an Anglo-Irish writer known for his wit, flamboyant style, and literary genius. He wrote many plays, among them *The Importance of Being Earnest* (1895).
Early Life and Education
During his school and university years, Wilde won numerous awards and became interested in aestheticism and Greek literature. This led him to win a demyship at Magdalen College, Oxford. He embraced aestheticism and non-conformity,
Confronting Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women
“He told me, if he didn’t own me, nobody would.” This is what a 30-year-old woman, Stacy, told the courtroom.
Nowadays, 3 out of 10 women suffer from violence or discrimination. Most young women like us will or have experienced some discrimination or an awkward moment with men. How many women do you think have been disrespected in the streets? Have you ever been shouted or whistled at? Most adolescent girls have experienced this, often at the hands of older men.
The Shocking Statistics of Sexual Assault
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Read MoreCrafting Engaging Blogs, Podcasts, and Effective Ads
Crafting Engaging Content: Blogs, Podcasts, and Ads
Creating a Successful Blog
A good blog requires clear, structured ideas. Organized information is key to attracting readers, but compelling visuals are crucial for maintaining their attention. Use colorful and original photos to complement your text and enhance the blog’s quality. Remember to write respectfully and honestly to build trust with your audience. Finally, make your blog fun and noteworthy to attract more readers.
Producing a Captivating
Read MoreFunny Short Jokes: A Collection of Hilarious Anecdotes
A man was in the street with a sign saying, “Long live my mother…” And on the other side, the sign said, “But you live far away!”
A child comes to her pregnant mother and asks: “Mommy, what’s in your belly?”
“A child.”
“And who gave it to you?”
“Your dad.”
And the boy runs to his dad and says: “Dad, don’t give any more children to my mom because she eats them!”
Phone Jokes
Ring, ring, the phone rings at four in the morning. Someone picks it up, and a voice asks, “Hello, hello, is this the Silva family?
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary and Grammar: Levels 1 and 2
Level 1
Vocabulary
The New
- Commute
- Sort
- Fire
- Shift
- Share
- Qualifications
- Field
We Only
- Fast learner
- Like clockwork
- Good at multitasking
- Regardless of
- Job offer
- Run a business
This Job
- Deal with rude customers
- He gets fired
- To make more money
- Buy something at the supermarket
- Buy some vegetables
- Listen to everybody
- Change his job
- Deserve an equal share
Grammar
They’re Offering
- Free samples (of the product) are being offered to customers.
Customers are being offered free samples (of the product).
- In my opinion, she should be given
Classroom Rules, Short Stories, School Uniforms, and Vocabulary
Classroom Rules
Do:
- Help your partner
- Listen to your teacher
- Keep your books neat and tidy
- Come to class on time
- Speak English in class when you can
- Ask if you want to borrow something
- Tidy up after messy activities
Don’t:
- Eat or drink in the classroom
- Shout or talk when somebody else is talking
- Copy your neighbor’s work
- Leave the classroom without asking first
- Chew gum or eat snacks
Short Story: The Dragon and the Princess
Once upon a time, in a forest of the Spanish Pyrenees, lived a big dragon. The people who
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