April Fools' Day is celebrated around the world and known as Poisson d'Avril in France, Hunt-the-Gowk Day in Scotland, and Sizdah Bedar in Iran. The most popular theory about how this festival began dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. According to the Julian calendar, people celebrated New Year's Day around 1st April. When the calendar was changed, New Year's Day moved to 1st January, and those who still celebrated it in April were called April fools. April Fools' Day is a day for jokes and tricks. As for the FluentEnglish community, it was celebrated by speaking different languages. How much do you know about an English playwright, poet and actor, William Shakespeare? Here are his most common words and phrases: Thou - You (subject) Thee - You (object) Thy - Your (before consonants) Thine - Your (before vowels/at the end of a sentence) Ye - You (plural) ...
When was the last time you used AI? Do you feel like you can't live without it anymore? Discover its pros and cons in our "Debate and Discuss" session, hosted by Kella on April 5. Let's find out what our participants had to say yesterday. The results of the poll: Ruvi saw it as a threat, while Rifat voted for opportunity. A lot of people admitted that they use AI on a daily basis for their studies, work, or simply for entertainment. Each group in the speaking session shared their pros and cons: It was also mentioned that AI cannot be used effectively in the healthcare system, as it lacks sufficient data. As for pros: There were some counterarguments: The first group mentioned: The second group: So, what else did our participants have to say? How about our host, Kella? This was the end of our "Debate and Discuss" session. If you are still confused about AI, try asking yourself those questions. And if you would like to share your thoughts, leave them in th...
In our ever-growing FluentEnglish Community, talent flows in every direction - but every now and then, a story shines so brightly that it pulls all eyes toward it. For the May Writing Contest, that story was Unplanned Date , written by our very own @Laxman. This charming and emotionally engaging story captured the essence of surprise, connection, and how the best moments in life often arrive…uninvited. About Laxman: Laxman has been an active and supportive member of the FluentEnglish Community. Known for his witty one-liners and comic strips, thoughtful feedback, his programming skills, and eagerness to improve, he has become one of the most important members of our community This was his first time submitting a story to the writing contest - and what a debut it turned out to be! The Winning Story: Unplanned Date “Okay, that’s it for today. You have to complete these assignments by next week… nothing too significant, but make sure your answers are clear and precise. U...
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