Trusting ChatGPT.

I asked it why fashion is spelt with an h. Passion isn't, and many words ending -tion are pronounced thus.

ChatGPT clarified: The word "fashion" is not actually spelled with an "h"; it is spelled "f-a-s-h-i-o-n."

To which I replied: have you gone mad? Of course fashion is spelt with an h

ChatGPT: I see where the confusion might be coming from. Let me clarify: "fashion" is indeed spelled without an "h" — it is spelled "f-a-s-h-i-o-n." The confusion could be due to mishearing or misreading the word, but rest assured, "fashion" does not contain an "h" in its standard spelling.

Introducing the After IELTS book and course.

WEBINAR TODAY at 1.00 pm UK.

Register at the website: afterielts.com

Looking forward to see you soon.

On Saturday, I’m hosting a webinar that introduces the After IELTS book and e-course. You are very welcome to attend. The link is on the website. There are some great rewards for the first people to sign up! www.afterielts.com.

One swallow does not a summer make
This short blog post shows how language learners can learn language from language by verifying patterns in grammar, vocabulary and everything in between, which they notice in their reading reading and listening.

Yesterday, I received the cover. Check it out!

The subtitle of the book, which you can see on the cover, of course, points to the fact that it is not just a language book, but a course that prepares students for academia.

STARTING IN TWO HOURS. The first webinar for potential students of my After IELTS course. See the website for info about the course: afterielts.com. To register for the webinar, click the link below. https://forms.gle/L59pYQrccMjRfesF8

Google Docs

A webinar introducing AFTER IELTS

After IELTS is a 12-week course for students transitioning into university. Written and created by James Thomas. Join me for the very first After IELTS event: a 30 minute introduction to the course and a Q & A session. Webinar: Sunday 15th March 2024…

An interesting Guardian long read on disappearing languages. There is an interesting section on monolingual arrogance tho they don’t name it so brutally. I know many ns of English who can’t even count to ten in another language. Incredible Anyway, this article makes for great listening practice and discussion. Enjoy!!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/the-audio-long-read/id587347784?i=1000652214958

Apple Podcasts

‎The Audio Long Read: Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Audio Long Read, Ep Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis - 11 Apr 2024

On Sunday, I'm holding my first webinar for potential students of my After IELTS course. See the website for info about the course: afterielts.com. To register for the webinar, click the link below. https://forms.gle/L59pYQrccMjRfesF8

Google Docs

A webinar introducing AFTER IELTS

After IELTS is a 12-week course for students transitioning into university. Written and created by James Thomas. Join me for the very first After IELTS event: a 30 minute introduction to the course and a Q & A session. Webinar: Sunday 15th March 2024…