https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-quiet-little-cornerWith a focus from my position as a secondary teacher at an Academy in Somerset, I discuss interesting words, language devices and literary techniques. With tips on how to support your well being as a student, I also look at life from the perspective of a parent of young children and marvel at their own adventures in the world of English Language and Literature.]]>enEducationCopyright Ella Horsingtonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3511abed5b6b553067d3cc50cfe366ba.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/my-quiet-little-cornerTue, 11 Apr 2023 21:15:54 +0000Ella HorsingtonElla Horsingtonfeeds@spreaker.comA podcast from my corner of the world, with talk about teaching, well being, and English Language and Literature. With a focus from my position as a secondary teacher at an Academy in Somerset, I discuss interesting words, language devices and...With a focus from my position as a secondary teacher at an Academy in Somerset, I discuss interesting words, language devices and literary techniques. With tips on how to support your well being as a student, I also look at life from the perspective of a parent of young children and marvel at their own adventures in the world of English Language and Literature.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/series-2-episode-2-new-year-new-mehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/48177216Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:56:07 +0000Ella HorsingtonA look at the etymology of 2 words you will see everywhere for the next month. Listen to me rant a little about the idea of reolutions and diets, giving you the opportunity to learn about what these words can do to us and perhaps another way of...1216cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/series-2-episode-1-nomenclaturehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46634731Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:34:04 +0000Ella HorsingtonBack with something very interesting to start series 2. You'll be analysing every name you come across after listening.1368cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-11-sensory-languagehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45614394Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:59:01 +0000Ella HorsingtonWhat can you do to really engage an audience in a piece of Creative Writing? Focussing on descriptions using senses helps your audience's imagination to make sure they fully connect with your writing. This episodes highlights the links between the...1202cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-10-the-art-of-rhetorichttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45411304Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:43:43 +0000Ella HorsingtonUsing the wonderful letter from Gareth Southgate, 'To England', this is a guide to constructing an effective, persuasive speech.1215cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-9-exhaustionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45228363Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:29:43 +0000Ella HorsingtonA well being episode, focussed around my most used word recently, with a message to stay strong and take care of yourself.890cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-8-assonancehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44771214Wed, 12 May 2021 13:19:33 +0000Ella HorsingtonFeaturing my favourite poem, The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe and lyrics from Eminem and Tupac, I explore the use of assonance to effect rhyme and pace, and emphasise a message.800cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-7-consonance-and-sibilancehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44642068Wed, 05 May 2021 12:30:57 +0000Ella HorsingtonAfter looking at alliteration in episode 3, this episode looks at consonance and then sibilance, which are more specific uses of the repetition of consonants.855cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-6-bonus-episode-on-revisionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44535685Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:41:43 +0000Ella HorsingtonThis episode looks at revision techniques and the important attitude you need to have towards revision and organisation. A specific focus on English Language and Literature, but techniques that can be used for other subjects.877cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-5-contronymshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44535499Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:21:57 +0000Ella HorsingtonExamples of the very interesting phenomenon in our language, where one word can have two opposite meanings.867cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-4-idiomshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44342371Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:27:55 +0000Ella HorsingtonA look at idioms, what they are and how we use them. Featuring an original story packed full of idioms for you to spot!860cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-3-alliterationhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44258252Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:34:24 +0000Ella HorsingtonInspired by my friend's need for a cmpany name, this episode is about the use of alliteration.789cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/episode-2-juxtapositionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44128866Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:07:54 +0000Ella HorsingtonA look at what juxtaposition is, how it can be used in a variety of creative ways and where you might see it.791cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/ep-1-pathetic-fallacyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44032009Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:49:43 +0000Ella HorsingtonThe very first full episode of My Quiet Little Corner. The focus this week is on the technique, Pathetic Fallacy and the benefits of spending time outdoors.737cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/myql/introduction-to-the-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44031976Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:47:11 +0000Ella HorsingtonA short introduction to this new podcast, ahead of the first episode.223cleanfull