<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kreis 6 English]]></title><description><![CDATA[English language school in Zürich and online]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:27:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kreis6english.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Idiom quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each month I send out a newsletter featuring quiz. Sign up for the newsletter and check your answers here.]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/idiom-quiz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648f14ec695f4a41304f0391</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocabulary and idioms]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_671923ade84d4f10b392e2e692e4454d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[B1/B2 English Wednesday 10.30am]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll meet in person on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Lessons follow the schedule of Zurich schools meaning that we don't meet up during school holidays. As this is a conversation class students can join at any time. If you think this class might be right for you, ask me for a trial lesson. Preparation Check the date below to find out what you should do before each lesson. August to December 2026 Wednesday 9 September We'll go back to unit 3 - and practice the past tenses. Try to read the...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/b2-english-wednesday-10-30am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bf265a9dfd07ae7dd88938</guid><category><![CDATA[Conversation Group]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:46:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_671923ade84d4f10b392e2e692e4454d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[C1/C2 English - Wednesday 9:15]]></title><description><![CDATA[This class is for advanced and proficient students (level C1 to C2) and is offered online. Here are the topics we will discuss. August to December 2026 2 September - Advanced Grammar in Use - unit 15, pages 30 &#38; 31. Can you also read this article about Dolly Parton, who sadly died this week. Pay attention to the use of 'would' to talk about the future - this is similar to the grammar topic from last week (future in the past). Should you want to know more about Dolly and how smart she was, you...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/english-conversation-class-wednesday-9-15</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60eead52b747a400156368be</guid><category><![CDATA[Conversation Group]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:25:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_6af14cf99f0a41d4aaafea0fdaf00e0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_533,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adjectives or adverbs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes you might want to use an adverb but actually you should use an adjective. Find out why in my latest post.]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/adjectives-or-adverbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d899e8ecc7fa52803a427</guid><category><![CDATA[English Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:41:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_671923ade84d4f10b392e2e692e4454d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[B2 English Monday 8:15 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll have in-person lessons Mondays at 8:15. Here is our topic for our next class and a brief reminder of some of the things we learned in class. Don't be shy! If you want to join one of my conversation classes, send a message to adriennehughes.english@gmail.com. August to December 2026 Want to do some revision on what you have learned in class? Check out my grammar posts, re-read some of the articles from last semester or test yourself on the vocabulary in the lesson notes. 14 September -...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/monday-8-15-conversation-class-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61193d2088db9e0016df0db4</guid><category><![CDATA[Conversation Group]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_6af14cf99f0a41d4aaafea0fdaf00e0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_533,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kreis 6 English book club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out about our upcoming books and remind yourself of some of the things we learned in book club.  Not sure what to read? How about getting some inspiration from this article  recommending 15 short novels only one of which we've read so far. 2026 Dates Wednesday 21 January - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Wednesday 18 March - Seascraper by Benjamin Wood Thursday 21 May - The Pelican Child by Joy Williams Wednesday 8 July - Free by Lea Ypi Wednesday 16 September - Heart the Lover by...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/kreis-6-english-book-club-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6226779f74e1d909083ca2ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Book Club]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:25:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_b9f7c7079aa7494e99ba6744b14dd977~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_533,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer reading ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s the summer holidays – time to take a break from English classes, put down the grammar books and relax. Don’t worry though, you don’t need to give up English altogether for the summer. The holidays are a perfect time to read an English novel. Here are some recommendations, starting with the easiest ones first   Short books Three Days in June by Anne Tyler I’ve read this book countless times, and done it with various classes. I really loved the main character who reminded me a bit of...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/summer-reading-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a551831af57c5abb39d33d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Book Club]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:08:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_bf283f22b60144049472a3cd979d54f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for book ideas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kreis 6 English book club has been going since November 2017, meeting once every two months to talk books. We try to choose relatively short books but if something is especially good (Milkman) we exceed the 200 pages limit. We've read a wide range of books written in English from authors across the globe. Most of the books we read are fiction but we've also read essays such as On Connection and Vesper Flights and autobiographical books such as My Name is Why and Born a Crime. Until now we...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/looking-for-book-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a55b83e63109ea0b7f8b86</guid><category><![CDATA[Book Club]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:27:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_8c7feba299d3475e9dd595e41360f1a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-off English classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in Zurich I know that there are many people here who are good at English but are a bit worried because they don’t get to use their English skills as often as they would like. If you are one of them, I have some great options for you. How about signing up for one-off classes where you get to use your English in the company of other English learners? I’ll organise the day and will make sure that you are using your English. We’ll do the lesson in a special location – it could be a trip to...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/one-off-english-classes-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb0f15b27e981e27c95d65</guid><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_7438fa1e884044e89fc594514a3e3c64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing courses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group classes I offer are suitable for students at a level of B1 or above. To find out if there is a group class for you, check out my schedule below. My schedule does change on a regular basis so do get in touch even if you can't immediately find a class at the right time. Conversation classes C1/C2 conversation and grammar - Wednesdays 9:15 - 10:15am via Zoom (4 places) An inspiring class for advanced learners who don't want to lose their strong English skills. This class is also a...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/ongoing-courses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6634a668122eb6fc2edb399d</guid><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conversation Group]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:14:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_9312d5fea43f4380aba5c7602b3d2260~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_908,h_727,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday evening book club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Established in September 2025. Welcome to the Friday evening book club. We'll meet once every two months on a Friday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm to discuss our chosen book. Most of the books will be originally written in English, occasionally we might read a book that has been translated into English. 2026 Dates Friday 30 January - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (postponed to Friday 6 March) Friday 20 March - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Friday 8 May - The Cost of Living by...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/friday-evening-book-club-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68654200fea789ab06ecaadb</guid><category><![CDATA[Book Club]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_e11008f164124a82beb61f352ffc536e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[B1 English - Monday 9:30am]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll meet in person on Mondays at 9:30am. Lessons follow the schedule of Zurich schools meaning that we don't meet up during school holidays. This is currently a 1:1 class but we are looking for more people to join so that we can start a group class. If you would like a trial session, just send a quick email to   adriennehughes.english@gmail.com. Preparation Check the date below to find out what you should do before each lesson. Lesson 8 - 13 July Well done for finishing Three Days in June....]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/b1-english-monday-9-30am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcd7b9cf7c468e150c6923</guid><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conversation Group]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_671923ade84d4f10b392e2e692e4454d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Present perfect or past simple?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to know the difference between the present perfect and the past simple. This one simple rule will help]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/present-perfect-or-past-simple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2fe80fb533a427f9f21428</guid><category><![CDATA[English Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:21:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_671923ade84d4f10b392e2e692e4454d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday evening book club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to maintain and improve your English? A book club might be the perfect option. Click here for details.]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/tuesday-evening-book-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671288cd18a7c2b1f0fe7cab</guid><category><![CDATA[Book Club]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:32:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_e11008f164124a82beb61f352ffc536e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in The Engadin (again)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whenever it’s Auffahrt Weekend I like to go away to The Engadin, a part of Switzerland known for its sunny weather. Each time we go there, we check the weather forecast in advance and it is invariably bad but when we get there the weather usually turns out ok. This time the forecast was even worse than normal – it wasn’t just clouds and rain that were waiting for us, but sub-zero temperatures and snow. In May. As usual though, the actual weather turned out to be somewhat better than forecast....]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/back-in-the-engadin-again-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0afeb328f4fc62987cdf44</guid><category><![CDATA[Cycling and hiking]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_44e9c17ed0b04b60839e3862e35b0960~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of Seleger Moor trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lady who came on the recent trip to Seleger Moor, wrote a review of it. Here is what she had to say about her experience of English lessons with a difference. English practice – but outdoors "A very good idea of Adi's was translated into action today: a stroll through Seleger Moor near Rifferswil, famous for its spectacular rhododendrons, where we talked in English about the plants, the animals there and of course about everything we had in mind. The plants I liked most were the spectacular...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/review-of-seleger-moor-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb0b716d919e5ce8726541</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:50:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_ba6da4ef56f14d4d884132348af12d1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring in Puglia]]></title><description><![CDATA[My highlights from Puglia in spring 2026]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/spring-in-puglia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5d1d77b1c42fb24f50ae8</guid><category><![CDATA[Cycling and hiking]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:02:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_5ea592d86a16421ba61a0cbb71e3b782~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip to Seleger Moor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in Zurich I know that there are many people here who have got fantastic English skills but are a bit worried because they don’t get to use their English skills as often as they would like. If you are one of them, I have some great options for you. How about signing up for a half-day experience where you get to use your English for three to four hours in the company of other English learners? I’ll organise the day and will make sure that you are using your English. We’ll also do the...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/trip-to-seleger-moor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e5fe63930722cfe916680d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:29:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_ba6da4ef56f14d4d884132348af12d1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 podcasts for English learners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listening to podcasts is a great way of learning a language and in this post I’m going to tell you about some of my favourite ones. BBC 6 Minute English is made specifically for English learners and is great for beginners and intermediate students. The others are more suitable for advanced learners. Having said that, even proficient students might struggle to catch everything. Luckily modern technology means that you can play them back at a reduced speed. 1. En Clair Dr Claire Hardaker is the...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/top-5-podcasts-for-english-learners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62595a133e2b676b90e9ecb5</guid><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f75f19_92355078014b47e39d10371e482763c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-off English classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in Zurich I know that there are many people here who have got fantastic English skills but are a bit worried because they don’t get to use their English skills as often as they would like. If you are one of them, I have some great options for you. How about signing up for a half-day experience where you get to use your English for three to four hours in the company of other English learners? I’ll organise the day and will make sure that you are using your English. We’ll also do the...]]></description><link>https://www.kreis6english.live/post/one-off-english-classes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b68d78fae9b1d3432f0831</guid><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:54:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b53c8_ba6da4ef56f14d4d884132348af12d1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrienne Hughes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>