WORD OF THE WEEK
CONTEXT
NOUN: The setting for an event, statement or idea It comes from Latin - con: meaning together and textere: meaning to weave
Who would use this word? Author, artist, playwrite, actor, compsoer, philosopher, theologist, journalist, academic Examples: “The quote taken out of context trivialises a terrible crime.” “In the wider context demetia services need to be considered.” “The historical context out of which the novel arose.” SYNONYMS: circumstances, conditrions, factors, backdrop, atmosphere, frame of reference, subject, theme, topic
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR PARENTS
Every Thursday during term-time Waldegrave hosts free English lessons in school, for Waldegrave parents/carers who would like to practise/improve their English language skills. It is also a chance to network with other multilingual parents. If this is something of interest to you, please come to the school Reception at 2:10pm on Thursdays during term time, ready for the start of the lesson at 2:15pm.
Sessions are for 1 hour each week, finishing at 3:15pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
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