The Fackin' English Zone

Once upon a time, in the bustling streets of London, there lived a man whose words would resonate across the ages, leaving an enduring mark on the English language. William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, enchanted audiences with his masterful plays and poetic verses. Picture this – it's a chilly winter evening, and you're sitting by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa, indulging in the enchanting verses of William Shakespeare. His words transport you to a world of love, tragedy, and wit, leaving an indelible mark on your heart.  Fast forward to the present day, and we find ourselves in the digital age, where social media has become a virtual realm connecting millions around the globe. In this fascinating journey through time, The Fackin’ English will explore the evolution of English idioms from the era of Shakespeare to the digital landscape of social media.   Who is Shakespeare? How was English in his era? In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, William Shakesp...

  Dear crew mate Firouz, How are you today? Do you have fun at school? Do you enjoy your Miss Leah dinner? Papa is in Qatar doing my job as a live reporter for World Cup 2022. It is my great honor, Firouz. I miss you much as your excitement in discovering the world, crew mate. I miss your hug in the morning, your smile after you get home from school, and our enjoyment in the series Firouz's Bedtime Stories every night. Miss Leah will read this message as an episode of our bedtime stories. Papa Joey would like to introduce you to World Cup, the origin of the FIFA World Cup.   Football is the King of Sports in the world. Before the World Cup was inaugurated, FIFA gave the football tournament arranged as part of the Summer Olympics the most prestige. But in the 1920s, the game faced a transition to professionalism that was not consistent with the Olympic spirit. Therefore, FIFA, as the sport's global governing body, made plans to organize a World Cup. The first offici...

As the leaves turn vibrant autumn theme, temperatures drop to chill, and you start to pull out sweaters and jackets. Yes, it is time to deck out your porch with pumpkins and carve. Halloween is just around the corner! Trick or Treat? Do you really know about The origin of Halloween? The Fackin' English will show you now!   ANCIENT ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN Halloween is celebrated on October 31, an evening of fun-filled with costumes, spooky treats, trick-or-treating, Halloween party games, and (for adults only) boozy Halloween cocktails. Halloween is thought to have roots in Christian beliefs and practices. Turning to Halloween's origins date, we would mention the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain ( sow-in ). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their New Year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. The Cel...

  Another day in a red-roofed house, Firouz is ready for his bedtime story with his Papa Joe. - Firouz, what is your favorite dessert? - Joe started - Brownie, Brownie with topping cream - excited the boy Firouz - Yes, the best choice for chocolate lovers, Papa loves it too - Joe held his little and put the lamp in gentle light. - Firouz, Papa loves dark chocolate because of its benefit for heart health. What type of chocolate do you like? Dark, Milk or White Chocolate? - Hmm, Papa, I wonder if it has any difference between Milk and White Chocolate? - Firouz asked. - I know the topic of our bedtime story today, Firouz. Papa will explain to you the difference between Milk and White Chocolate . So now, let's get started! Many different kinds of chocolate are available in the market nowadays, and they're not all prepared the same way. Besides bittersweet Dark Chocolate, Milk chocolate and White chocolate are two of the most popular types of chocolate. Many peo...

- Papa, It's ten now. Hurry up, and I can't wait to hear today's story - excited Firouz climbed to stairs quickly. - Mind your step, little boy ! - said Joe - Did you brush your teeth? - Papa, I did brush my teeth, washed my face, and Miss-Your-Leah changed me into the bed suit. Come on, Papa, I will tell Captain Sinbad about your slow-going - Firouz started to complain since he saw his Papa did not move his eyes out from the news on TV - PAPA Joeyyyy !! - Okay, crew, Papa will be there in one more minute. Just prepare yourself for the next adventure. - Joe stood up and followed his son to the bed. - Don't forget to kiss Mom goodnight before you go to bed, Firouz! - I am so much ready, Papa - Smiled Firouz - Good night, mama. I love you as much I love ice cream - He kissed his mother Leah - And, would you mind if you take me to Haagen Daaz tomorrow? - What an ice-cream boy! - Leah kissed Firouz - Enjoy your nighttime. Mama loves you - Firouz went to his room ...

It was a Saturday night at the red-roofed house near Ledyard, Connecticut, New London. It's a family of 3 members, Joe, Leah, and Firouz.  - Firouz, it is ten now. Time to bed - said the father, Joe - Yeah, bed we-storytime, papa - yelled little Firouz - I am so excited to listen to your adventure story.  - Little Nomad crew, what story do you want to discuss today? - Papa, what is your favorite drink?  - You know it well. It is always coffee , Firouz.  - Mama always complains about your coffee routine. She told me you drink it every day, and it's not good for your health, Papa - sighed boy to his father.  - Oh dear, I know that, and it is one of my favorite hobbies. I can't help but drink a cup of cafe in the early morning is the best feeling ever to start a day. I am keen on the enjoyment of drinking coffee. - Why are you love drinking coffee, Papa?  - As an IELTS candidate, I would say, oh, drinking coffee has two sides of coins. It both brings posi...