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19/08/2026

English Vocabulary 📖
Bibliotherapy (noun) /ˌbɪbliəˈθerəpi/
The use of books and reading as a means of improving mental or emotional well-being, often as part of therapy or personal development.

Examples:
She turned to bibliotherapy to cope with grief and loneliness.
The counselor recommended bibliotherapy as a way to help him process his emotions.

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19/08/2026

On August 19, 1878, Manuel Luis Quezon was born in Baler, in the district of El Principe, Tayabas province (present day Baler, Aurora), to Spanish parents Lucio Quezon, a soldier in the Spanish army, and Maria Dolores Molina. Quezon served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
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Discover the life of Manuel L. Quezon, the first Commonwealth President. Explore his journey from Baler to the presidency and his legacy of social justice.

19/08/2026

balmy
What It Means
Balmy is an adjective that is often used to describe weather that is warm, calm, and pleasant. It can also be used to describe someone or something (such as an idea) that is foolish or irrational.
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Aromatic ointments and fragrances are the bomb. They are also, literally, balms: healing substances and soothing scents with the power to ease both mind and body. The original balm, what Latin-

18/08/2026

Oxymoron
What It Means

An oxymoron is a combination of words that have opposite or very different meanings, such as "cruel kindness" or "open secret." In broader usage, oxymoron can also refer to something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements.

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18/08/2026

Fictional vs. fictitious: what is the difference?

18/08/2026

Enquire vs. inquire: what is the difference?

10/08/2026

The Importance of Integrity 🤝

10/08/2026

Learn the difference between formal and informal (Everyday) English! ✨

Use the right expressions to sound more natural, confident, and conversational. 🇺🇸

10/08/2026

Pedagogical
What It Means?
Pedagogical is a formal word used to describe things that are of or related to teachers or education.

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Pedagogical was coined in the late 16th century from a Greek adjective of the same meaning. That adjective, paidagōgikos (“suitable for a teacher or trainer”), in turn comes from the noun paidagōgos,

10/08/2026

On August 10, 1519, Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães), the Portuguese explorer sailing under the Spanish crown, embarked on one of history's most momentous voyages. Leading a fleet of five ships carrying approximately 270 men, Magellan departed from Seville down the Guadalquivir River, beginning what would become the first circumnavigation of the globe.

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Explore the historical August 10, 1519 voyage of Ferdinand Magellan from Seville, Spain—the epic expedition that transformed Philippine history forever.