@Str8talkEnglish

Founder of https://xitter.cf/t.co/xzm7EUwJrC. Host of Straight Talking English Literature podcast & youtube. Author of The Full Context series. BA, MA, PGCE. She/Her

 London
straighttalkingenglish.co.uk/
Joined February 2019
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Hello, new followers! I write books on the context behind our English Lit texts (A03 covered by INTENSE RESEARCH), I podcast every friday and I have a youtube series of mini context documentaries. You can find all my stuff at straighttalkingenglish.co.uk.
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‘An image came into my head of two little boys sitting on either side of a fence’ - John Boyne on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas theguardian.com/books/2021/s… CONTEXT MOMENT

‘An image came into my head of two little boys sitting on either side of a fence’ - John Boyne on...

The novelist on how it took him two days, writing through the nights, to complete a first draft of his famous Holocaust novel for younger readers, and how he remains ‘immensely proud’ of it

theguardian.com
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I’m 56 pages into the biography of the writer of the next book and I have read some sexually worrying things already
Postcard from a student’s mum. I can’t stop grinning!
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I wrote a book review.
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Stalin and Lenin were both 5’5”. Trotsky and Marx were 5’8” It goes Snowball>Me>Old Major>Napoleon.
I genuinely needed a little nap after the last stretch! My gorgeous editor has free time to get cracking on this straight away, so expect it to be on sale soon. Next project....revamp and record for the ol' #podcast next week!
Katherine @ Straight Talking English@Str8talkEnglish13 Aug 2021
FIRST DRAFT OF ANIMAL FARM: THE FULL CONTEXT IS WITH MY EDITOR. CAPS ARE NECESSARY AS MY BRAIN IS FALLING OUT MY EARS.
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@ladyjulianne do you need a post-writing nap?
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FIRST DRAFT OF ANIMAL FARM: THE FULL CONTEXT IS WITH MY EDITOR. CAPS ARE NECESSARY AS MY BRAIN IS FALLING OUT MY EARS.
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My anthem... youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vP…
Book update: I am 28k through Animal Farm: The Full Context. I am very sleepy. Still aiming for it to be on Amazon by the end of the month.
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If you’re in #London and looking for some creative relaxation, I heartily suggest you check this out. Brilliant artists and a super chill afternoon :) classbento.co.uk/abstract-ar…

Abstract Art Class in a Secret Studio London | Gifts

Learn to paint abstract art at a hidden studio on this beginner-friendly class in Hackney, where expert guidance helps you create a real painting to take home.

classbento.co.uk
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I’ve made the bold decision to take the next 6 weeks off to finish writing AF, maybe start the next one, and reboot the podcast. Wish me luck.
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Just a little teaser...
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On my Facebook today. Oh my.
Katherine @ Straight Talking English retweeted
Dan Smith@teach_smith10 Jul 2021
Replying to @EnglishMajer
@Str8talkEnglish A Christmas Carol: The Full Context is excellent I have made a couple of videos: youtu.be/pjKqKRMfLv8

Key Quotes for Scrooge explained: A Christmas Carol #acc #englit...

GCSE: Key Quotes For Scrooge in Stave One ACCAn explanation of tw...

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Oh she is a white dove trooping with a flock of regular pigeons
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It's #ThankATeacherDay so big thanks to all the educators on my feed! May you all get an extra free period, a weekend free from emails and a hot bubble bath in your near future! (shower if you prefer it obv)
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