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16 Sept 2026653

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🌧️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00 AM! ☕️

🌧️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00 AM! ☕️ It’s raining heavily outside again… 🌴🌧️ But is that a reason to cancel breakfast? 😉 Actually, it’s the perfect time to meet, have a hot coffee ☕️, enjoy a tasty breakfast 🥐 and chat a little in English. Tomorrow, let’s talk about rainy days 🌧️ Do you like rain, or do you prefer sunshine? What do you do when it rains all day? And what makes a rainy morning cozy for you? As always, you don’t need perfect English 😊 You can speak simply, make mistakes, look for words and help each other. So grab your umbrella ☂️ and come along! 📍 Barista Galle Dinner ⏰ Tomorrow at 9:00 AM ☕️🥐🌧️ See you at English Breakfast!

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9 Sept 2026723

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☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00!

☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00! Tomorrow, the English-speaking world celebrates Swap Ideas Day — a day for sharing ideas! 💡 So we have a great topic for our breakfast! Let’s share our ideas 😊 💡 What have you wanted to try for a long time? 💡 What dream would you like to make come true? 💡 Do you have a business or travel idea? 💡 What could make our life on the island even better? No need to prepare a speech or look for difficult words. Your English can be any level! Mistakes, pauses and funny sentences are all welcome 😄 The most important things are coffee, breakfast and a good conversation! ☕️🥐🌴 See you tomorrow at Barista Dinner https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbUEhTBgSDjrxu2z7?g_st=ic

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2 Sept 20261.2K

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☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00!

☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00! Summer is over — so it’s a perfect time to remember how we spent our summer and talk about what’s coming next. 🌴☀️ What was the best part of your summer? Did you travel somewhere? Try something new? What do you remember most? And what are your plans for the new season? It’s an easy topic, so you don’t need perfect English 😊 You can speak in short sentences, look for words together, laugh at your mistakes, and just enjoy the conversation. Come for breakfast, coffee, and a little English! ☕️🥐 See you tomorrow at 9! 🌴 https://maps.app.goo.gl/M99dQxkTWcCmn7BK8?g_st=ic

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19 Aug 2026488

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☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00!

☕️ English Breakfast — tomorrow at 9:00! Tomorrow, let’s talk about the little things that make life better 🌴 What makes your ordinary day better? A good coffee? The sea? Music? A tasty breakfast? A random meeting? Or simply a day when everything goes according to plan? 😄 It’s an easy topic, so it doesn’t matter what your English level is. You can speak in short sentences, make mistakes, and find the right words together — that’s exactly what we’re here for 😊 Come and join us tomorrow for breakfast, coffee, and a nice chat! See you at 9! ☕️🥐 https://maps.app.goo.gl/258Y67yubL8Ycvj77?g_st=ic

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12 Aug 2026572

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🌞 English lovers and curious islanders!

🌞 English lovers and curious islanders! Tomorrow at English Breakfast, we’ll talk about the solar eclipse 🌑☀️ Did you see it? Where were you? How did you feel? Did you like it? Was it unusual? You can speak however you like - even if your English is far from perfect 😊 The main thing is to chat and have a good time! As always, we’re meeting tomorrow at 9:00 AM ☕️🥐 https://maps.app.goo.gl/VioF3rY6fGv7o9BdA?g_st=ic Looking forward to seeing everyone for breakfast and a nice chat! 🌴

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22 Jul 2026487

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Hello, islanders! 🌴

Hello, islanders! 🌴 Low season is in full swing down south: the kids are on school holidays, parents are away, tourists are chasing the waves in Arugam Bay… 🌊 But as always, every Thursday, I’ll be waiting for you at English Breakfast! ☕🇬🇧 If you’ve been meaning to practice your English, meet new people, or simply enjoy a relaxed morning in great company, this is the perfect time to join us. 📍 See you tomorrow!)

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12 Jun 2026479

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🎂Канал Остров с удовольствием поздравляет с днём рождения автора еженедельного события…

🎂Канал Остров с удовольствием поздравляет с днём рождения автора еженедельного события English Breakfast, бессменного лидера соответствующего коммьюнити, фойлера и много чего ещё - Alex Zergut. Happy Birthday, ветра в крыло и 7 футов под фойлом. https://t.me/kardash/s/1480

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25 Feb 2026506

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Rap in Sinhala: Moments Founder Shares the Basics

Roman, founder of Moments in Unawatuna, shared fundamental knowledge about rap music in the Sinhala language.

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28 Jun 2025540

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Sri Lankan Dishes Kottu and Watalappam Added to Oxford English Dictionary

Traditional Sri Lankan dishes kottu and watalappam have been officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

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25 Sept 2024745

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Dictionary of Sinhala insults for islanders

The author compiled popular Sinhala insults with translations and explanations — from 'fool' pissu to 'donkey' booruwa.

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31 Oct 2023407

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English with Ostrov: Halloween vocabulary

A video English lesson featuring Halloween-themed vocabulary — from 'spine-chilling truths' to 'witch hunts' — with translations and subtitles.

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26 Oct 2023402

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English with the Island: interjections and onomatopoeia

English learning column breaking down popular interjections (oops, eww, yuck) with examples of their use in everyday situations.

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20 Oct 2023358

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English with the Island: memes with vocabulary from island life

The 'English with the Island' column teaches English phrases and idioms through humorous scenarios from daily life in Sri Lanka.

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3 Oct 2023273

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English time for islanders

A selection of videos for practising English listening comprehension, with an invitation to choose based on mood.

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26 Sept 2023345

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Listening to English: learning from Banderas

A selection of phrases from Antonio Banderas's interview as an example of clear English spoken by a non-native speaker.

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26 Sept 2023352

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Interesting facts about the Sinhala language

On European Languages Day, the channel shares features of Sinhala: diglossia, no future tense, cultural nuances, and pronunciation quirks.

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20 Sept 2023332

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English Time Prepositions: at, in, on with Examples

Educational post on the rules for using English time prepositions at, in, and on with specific examples and usage contexts.

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5 Sept 2023349

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Digital footprint and digital detox: what they mean and why it matters

Vocabulary segment explaining the terms digital footprint and digital detox, illustrated with an English example sentence.

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5 Sept 2023313

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Digital English: vocabulary of the digital age with a video

English with the Island educational segment: a video featuring digital-era vocabulary, prompted by news about the digital nomad visa.

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29 Aug 2023304

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English with the Island: training your American English listening

An educational segment featuring a video about actors and their first jobs, with four useful American English expressions broken down.

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22 Aug 2023288

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English with the Island: phrasal verbs break and act

An educational segment breaking down the phrasal verbs to break down, to act up, and to bring up with examples and jokes.

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17 Aug 2023427

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Learning Sinhala: basic phrases and words

A mini Sinhala dictionary: greetings, adjectives, nouns, and age-based forms of address.

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15 Aug 2023284

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English homophones: one word, different meanings

English lesson with examples of homophones: bat, bay, can, cape, plane, I/eye, be/bee, and others.

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8 Aug 2023264

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English words for a killjoy and a bore

English lesson: the words killjoy, buzzkill, bore, and the phrase 'I hate to be that guy' to describe boring behavior.

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25 Jul 2023306

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English: What Does 'Clutching Their Pearls' Mean

The 'English with the Island' column explains the idiom 'clutching their pearls' using a clip from Ryan Gosling's Barbie interview.

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20 Jul 2023321

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Sinhala Phrases for a Party

The 'Sinhala with the Island' column teaches basic Sinhala phrases for local parties: how to greet, drink, eat, and introduce yourself.

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19 Jul 2023334

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English Word of the Week: Staycation

The 'English with the Island' column explains the word 'staycation' — a holiday spent at home — with an example set in Sri Lanka.

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10 Jun 2023294

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Learning English: Set Off, Look Forward To and Other Phrases

A mini English lesson for island residents: examples of phrasal verbs set off, look forward to and others used in a travel context.

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21 May 2023302

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Learning English

The 'Speaking English' section — a regular language column of the channel for learning English.

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13 May 2023397

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Learning English

The 'Speaking English' section — a regular language column of the channel for learning English.

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30 Apr 2023399

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Learning English

A short 'Speaking English' segment — a regular language column of the channel.

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29 Apr 2023441

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Speak English: replace 'I understand' with natural phrases

A mini English lesson: five conversational alternatives to the bland 'I understand' — I see, Roger that, That makes sense, I hear you, I know what you mean.

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26 Apr 2023393

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Sinhala lesson: 'nice to meet you' and bargaining words

Fifth Sinhala lesson: the phrase 'hamuvīma satutak' (nice to meet you) and bargaining vocabulary — expensive, cheap, a lot.

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20 Apr 2023472

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Sinhala lesson: how to apologize and personal pronouns

Fourth Sinhala lesson: the word for 'sorry' (samavanne) and basic personal pronouns — I, you (informal), you (formal), we, she, he.

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4 Apr 2023500

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Learning Sinhala: 'No Money' Phrase and Greetings

Sinhala lesson 2: the phrase 'Salli na' (no money) with stress and usage examples, plus basic greetings for different times of day.

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2 Mar 2023339

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Learning Sinhala: first words and phrases

First Sinhala lesson: the word 'machan' (dude/friend), basic greeting phrases, 'yes/no', and the tricky phrase 'maybe tomorrow' which means 'never'.

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