5 JUL 2024 · Welcome to the first real episode of Spotlit, a new concept for everyone, not just students. Sparked by an unfortunate comment on social media, this episode casts a swift spotlight on conquering civil rights by talking about the Suffragettes and the Stonewall riots, and ends with a reading of a beautiful poem by Adrienne Rich - What kinds of times are these (1995). As usual, your thoughts and feedback are appreciated. Enjoy! TheProffa

19 JUN 2024 · Pink Floyd's 1979 hit "Another Brick in the Wall part 2" comes from very far back in history. British writer Charles Dickens, in his novel "Hard Times" has a lot to say about education - but also the environment it took place in. Listen to some notes on important points to remember about this author and the things he said. Special thanks to Rodolfo and Samuele for the background music of the intro! Find them on Instagram @rudy.sicilianoo and @samuele_mamone_ Background music for the outro: credits - A Calm Ambient Atmosphere For Video About Mountains And Forests (Demo Version) by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/696292/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

19 JUN 2024 · It's tough to remember all the important points in "1984", but these 5 are the main ones you should bear in mind. Listen to a short recap of these main points, as well as why you should remember them, and a few tips on how to link them to other topics or subjects! As usual, I welcome your feedback and please follow my Instagram account @the.proffa where I post useful content about English language and literature. Good luck for your exam! Special thanks to Rodolfo and Samuele for the background music of the intro! Find them on Instagram @rudy.sicilianoo and @samuele_mamone_ Background music for the outro: credits - A Calm Ambient Atmosphere For Video About Mountains And Forests (Demo Version) by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/696292/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

17 JUN 2024 · The war poem that is NOT about war! In this episode we will see why, and what is notable about it. Again, please feel free to suggest themes or texts you need to revise: I'm here to help! Have a nice day, TheProffa @the.proffa (Instagram)

17 JUN 2024 · In this episode you'll find a short general commentary on the themes of the novel and what makes it distinctive in relation to the time it was written and to other novels of the 19th century; and a reading of the final part of the novel (spoiler alert... XD) which can be useful for you to practice if you think you may be asked to read out loud during your exam. Again, if you have any requests or suggestions, please feel free to write or DM me! Have a good day! TheProffa

16 JUN 2024 · This bitter and disillusioned poem by Blake is a vivid description of life in industrialised England at the end of the 18th century. Listen to my commentary on William Blake's "London" and a reading of the full text of the poem. I hope it will be useful for you! Background music for the intro: credits - A Calm Ambient Atmosphere For Video About Mountains And Forests (Demo Version) by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/696292/ -- License: Attribution 4.0