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2026-07-18 A Blessing in Disguise: Finding the Good in Bad Situations
Today’s Idiom a blessing in disguise This session explores the classic idiom ‘a blessing in disguise’ and two closely related expressions for describing unexpected positive outcomes. Learners practised recognising the fixed grammar of each phrase and using them naturally in conversation. The lesson also covered common errors with articles and prepositions that intermediate learners frequently make with these idioms. 💬 Idioms “a blessing in disguise” Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to have a good result ...
2026-07-18 Nostalgia: Smells, Cars, and Places from the Past
Session Overview Participants introduced themselves and shared their recent week, covering topics like job searching, university research on dementia care, traveling, and learning to weld. The group then explored the theme of nostalgia, sharing personal stories about how certain smells, fermented foods, and childhood objects—banana candy, old cars, classic video games—bring back vivid memories. The session closed with small-group discussions about revisiting places that have changed and disagreements over how family members remember shared experiences. ...