Emily Dickinson

Lesson #285: Three Short Poems by Emily Dickinson on Flowers, Springtime, and Appreciation

If you have been following my Short Lessons for a while, you might remember that every so often I like to return to the poetry of one of my favourite American poets, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886).🌼 My recent lessons have been filled with explanations and thorough guidance.  Today’s lesson will be different because you will have […]

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Lesson #234: ‘To own her for a Friend’ (Emily Dickinson) – Making English a part of your thinking

To see her is a Picture – To hear her is a Tune – To know her an Intemperance As innocent as June – To know her not – Affliction – To own her for a Friend A warmth as near as if the Sun Were shining in your Hand. – Emily Dickinson, The Complete

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Lesson #125: How Reading Rhythmically Can Improve Your English Intonation

As I sit at my desk, I can see how windy, even stormy, the weather is outside. Sometimes, the sun breaks through the clouds for a while, but it doesn’t last long! This changeable windy weather is very common here in Ireland during the autumn months, but it is one of the reasons that I

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