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A space for curious learners who want to grow through languages, ideas, and culture.

Here you’ll find structured resources, short explanations, reading recommendations, practice materials, and interactive tasks across several languages and levels.
I also post updates about events, study sessions, and new projects.

Everything here is practical, thoughtful, and designed to help you study smarter, not harder.

Stay curious. Explore widely. Learn in context.

📚 Best Self-Study English Grammar Books for B1
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1️⃣ English Grammar in Use (Intermediate) – Raymond Murphy
Clear explanations, lots of practice exercises

2️⃣ Grammar Practice for Intermediate Students – Elaine Walker & Steve Elsworth
Focused practice with gradual difficulty

3️⃣ English Grammar Practice – Michael Vince
Short, clear grammar explanations + exercises

4️⃣ Practical English Usage – Michael Swan
In-depth explanations for common problems

💼Useful German expressions in a shop:
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Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen? – Excuse me, can you help me?

Haben Sie … ? – Do you have … ?

Wo finde ich … ? – Where can I find … ?

Gibt es das auch in …? – Is there also …?

Wie viel kostet das? – How much does this cost?

Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? – Can I pay by card?

Nehmen Sie Bargeld? – Do you accept cash?

📝Verschmelzung von Präposition + Artikel
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In German, some prepositions merge with the definite article to make speech and writing smoother.

an + dem → am

an + das → ans

auf + das → aufs

in + das → ins

bei + dem → beim

in + dem → im

zu + dem → zum

zu + der → zur

von + dem → vom

Tip: Whenever a preposition meets a definite article, check if a contraction exists

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Execution – The act of putting someone to death as a legal punishment

Essence – The most important or central quality of something

Condemnation – Being declared guilty or sentenced

Machinations – Clever and often secret plans, usually harmful

Foreground – The part of a scene that is nearest to the viewer

Innocence – Purity or lack of guilt

B2 English Idioms to Boost Your Vocabulary
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Break the ice – To start a conversation in a social situation

Burn the midnight oil – To work late into the night

Hit the nail on the head – To describe something exactly right

Bite the bullet – To face a difficult situation bravely

Costs an arm and a leg – Very expensive