Now that spring is here and the snow has finally melted, I am reopening my school & library visits. If you would like me to visit your school or library (here in Lithuania), please contact me and we can arrange a date. The presentation typically lasts for about one hour, but we can adjust this to your specific needs. I give a short introduction to my novel, Guardian of Giria, followed by a presentation on the wildlife featured in the book. The presentation appeals to kids of all ages but is particularly suited to those aged between 10 and 16. Continue reading “School & Library Visits: Now Reopening”
Tag: English
Why the Wolves are not the Bad Guys
One question that has come up a number of times when chatting with readers about Guardian of Giria is why I made wolves the “bad guys”. And my answer is this – the wolves are not the “bad guys,” they are the antagonists. And those are not the same thing. Let me explain. (Please note that this post contains slight spoilers as to the content of the book.) Continue reading “Why the Wolves are not the Bad Guys”
Bookflix
Here’s a great post from GroundEd on creating a visual display of your school library in the style of a NetFlix screen. Full instructions and a template are provided. Continue reading “Bookflix”
Possessive Pronouns (“Your” v “Yours”)
A mistake I frequently see made by learners of English is use of the wrong possessive pronoun. For example, someone might say “it is yours coat” instead of “it is your coat”. Continue reading “Possessive Pronouns (“Your” v “Yours”)”
Definite & Indefinite Articles (“the” & “a/an”)
One of the most common mistakes I see being made by non-native speakers of English is incorrect use of definite and indefinite articles – “a/an” and “the”. This mistake is particularly common in countries where the native language does not have a similar grammar rule, such as here in Lithuania. Even those who speak English proficiently frequently get this wrong, either by choosing the incorrect variant or by using no article at all. Continue reading “Definite & Indefinite Articles (“the” & “a/an”)”
Quizzically
Pester
Oxters
Nauseating
Mosey
Turn on your heel
Lodge
Kidding
Jet Black
Impertinent
Hurtle
Home Bird
Gallivant
Flighty
Eerie
Deluge
Cranny
A Raw Deal
Burrower
Adversary
Yard
Wooing
Vixen
To and Fro
Unhindered
Tussle
Scat
Rejuvenate
Quarrel
Waldorf Green School, Vilnius
This week, I visited the Waldorf Green School in the village of Skirgiškės, about an hour north of Vilnius. The school is set about two kilometres from the village, deep within the forest, where it is surrounded by paddocks and lots and lots of trees. The classrooms, all built of wood and each with their own woodburning stove, are cosy and welcoming. Continue reading “Waldorf Green School, Vilnius”