<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Language Attic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Language Attic]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:25:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 13 Vocabulary: 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy 2016! Just kidding. This week we talked about our favourite memories from 2016, which was already a decade ago. Here are some of the key words and phrases we used. Throwback (noun)  - something from the past that reminds you of that time "What a x" - a phrase to emphasise something's extremity - e.g what a mess, what a goal, what a day Pivotal (adj) - important and often a turning point Gullible (adj) - easily tricked, easily believes things Enclosure (noun) - a confined space, where an...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-13-vocabulary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9fd4ca29c2f9814795620</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:08:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/v9r6LqxCDqs" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Most Common English Verbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[accept to say yes or agree to something (1) to believe that an idea, statement, or fact is true or valid (2) to agree to or allow a plan or intended action to happen (2) to get used to or recognise that an unpleasant fact/situation is necessary or cannot be changed [a person, company, organisation] recognises that something, such as a document, is genuine / correct / satisfactory and agree to consider or handle it (2) [a person, organisation] allows someone to join their organisation or use...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/100-most-common-english-verbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4650dedd8c723c8aa2cc4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4b881_9681144090f44767a7f06bc45f659968~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 5 Vocabulary: Chain Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's podcast is focused on restaurant chains in the UK. Here's all the key vocab you should know before watching! Level 1 - key words Casual - not too serious Out of my comfort zone - something that is new or difficult Inauthentic - not authentic Posh (slang) - fancy Fancy - expensive, smart, beautiful Open-plan - when a room is wide with no walls separating the different parts Enclosed - when a space has walls and is separated from the outside Bottomless drinks - unlimited refills...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-5-vocabulary-chain-restaurants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695c39fb7d25e886c5338f1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:39:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1815bfc891294a9c8d2716cd96de7c87~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 4 Vocabulary: 2025 Recap ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year everyone! We decided to end the year by talking about the most notable events of this year. Here's some key vocab from this week's episode. Level 1 - Key Words Trends - things that become popular in society (often for a short amount of time) Debt - when you borrow money and have to pay it back, you are in debt Brainrot (slang) - content online that is funny but has no meaning For ages - for a long time Originate - to begin existing Level 2 - General vocabulary Pretty...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-4-vocabulary-2025-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69505a4c4e106942d11c64b5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:29:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c1e8ca6f68a04cf9b0aca3d4e9acc7ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3 Vocabulary: Christmas Traditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's podcast focused on Christmas traditions from across the world. Below are some words you may not recognise. Level 1 - key words Greenery - grass, trees and other plants Dome - a shape that is a half-sphere Decor - furniture or decorations in a building Trinkets - small items, often with sentimental value, e.g. souvenirs, jewellery, plates, collectibles DIY - stands for 'do-it-yourself'. Used to refer to furniture or other projects that give you the materials and instructions to...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-3-vocabulary-christmas-traditions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694871becd28170851f55d69</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4b881_83706bf14fd442f08d7add5cd17129f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2 Vocabulary: Childhood Memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week's podcast, we talked about some of our Christmas memories from childhood. Here are some of the key words you may have heard. Level 1 - simple key words Advent - the time leading up to Christmas Decorations - the things you put around the house at Christmas, e.g Christmas tree, lights, tinsel Craft kit - a box containing materials (e.g felt, sequins, glue, glitter) which you can use to make something Frost - the small amount of whiteness on grass and outside objects when the...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-2-vocabulary-childhood-memories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6938970e0b27bc7cafc78547</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4b881_3b2dae589ecb42b5bed34aafedd7cc34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1 Vocabulary: Christmas Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talked about our favourite Christmas movies. Here are some of the key words and grammar you will hear in this podcast, sorted by difficulty. Level 1 - simple key words: Poll - a survey, where people are asked their opinion Genre - a type of something (books, movies, art, etc.) Plot - the story of a movie or book Festive (adj) - relating to a celebration or holiday, mostly used to refer to Christmas Neutral (adj) - lacking characteristics or strong feelings  Live-action...]]></description><link>https://thelanguageattic.wixsite.com/the-language-attic/post/episode-1-vocabulary-christmas-films</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f2b1af769f847ed63eb2c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:18:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a4b881_7dd04ef5374e40dca3cb30e29b55526f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thelanguageattic</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>