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When you think of studying English, what comes to mind?
Maybe textbooks, grammar exercises, or conversation practice.
But what if I told you that poetry could help you improve your English in a fun and unique way too?
Maybe textbooks, grammar exercises, or conversation practice.
But what if I told you that poetry could help you improve your English in a fun and unique way too?
Poetry might seem difficult at first, but it's actually a fantastic tool for learning. Here’s why:
Memorable Vocabulary & Expressions
Poems often use vivid imagery and uncommon words that stick in your mind better than regular sentences.
For example, instead of saying, “I love you,” an ancient Egyptian poet might say:
Poems often use vivid imagery and uncommon words that stick in your mind better than regular sentences.
For example, instead of saying, “I love you,” an ancient Egyptian poet might say:
“My heart flutters hastily when I see you.”
Doesn’t that sound more emotional?
Poetry teaches you new ways to express feelings in English!
Rhythm & Pronunciation Practice
Poems have a natural rhythm, which makes them great for improving pronunciation and fluency.
Even if you don’t understand every word, reading poetry out loud helps you sound more natural when speaking.
Poems have a natural rhythm, which makes them great for improving pronunciation and fluency.
Even if you don’t understand every word, reading poetry out loud helps you sound more natural when speaking.
Understanding Culture & Emotions
Poetry is more than just words—it reflects how people think and feel.
Ancient Egyptian love poems, for example, show that even thousands of years ago, people had the same emotions as we do today.
They admired beauty, felt longing, and wrote about love in ways that are surprisingly relatable!
Poetry is more than just words—it reflects how people think and feel.
Ancient Egyptian love poems, for example, show that even thousands of years ago, people had the same emotions as we do today.
They admired beauty, felt longing, and wrote about love in ways that are surprisingly relatable!
If this sounds interesting to you, I’ve got a special lesson for February where we’ll explore some of the oldest love poems in history.
It’s a fun way to learn English while discovering the romantic side of Ancient Egypt!
It’s a fun way to learn English while discovering the romantic side of Ancient Egypt!
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