Through every challenge, rise above, it’s up to you,
With spirits high, beneath an ever-watchful sky,
Push your existence to the heart’s bright aura, nearby.
In realms where fortune’s whispers softly gleam,
That brightens the soul, and shadows fleeting moments teem,
As clear as morning’s light, a guiding star,
To banish endless nights, no matter how far.
And seal your life, seal your fate,
With love and strength, forever bound,
In blessings deep, and joy profound.
Amina Kasim Muhammad is a Nigerian writer, poet, with a passion for writing and values her pen and book. She found herself by the way stories could transport her to different worlds and the way ideas could be shaped and shared through writing. She’s a member of Minna Literary Society (MLS). She’s on Instagram as Meena Kasim.
It knows the difference between words and feelings,
it hears the silence of the heart
when it trembles under the weight of guilt.
It is no ordinary clock —
it is God’s measure of goodness,
a secret guardian of sincerity.
Every thought, every intention,
every shadow in one’s gaze
leaves a trace upon its glass.
When you love purely, it shines,
when you envy, a gear breaks within it.
It does not tick “tick-tock,”
but whispers:
“were you truthful,”
“have you touched souls,”
“were you truly you.”
Its time does not pass,
it judges.
And while the world turns in false seconds,
that clock — unseen, eternal — quietly measures souls, not days.
Maja Milojković was born in Zaječar and divides her life between Serbia and Denmark. In Serbia, she serves as the deputy editor-in-chief at the publishing house Sfairos in Belgrade. She is also the founder and vice president of the Rtanj and Mesečev Poets’ Circle, which counts 800 members, and the editor-in-chief of the international e-magazine Area Felix, a bilingual Serbian-English publication. She writes literary reviews, and as a poet, she is represented in numerous domestic and international literary magazines, anthologies, and electronic media. Some of her poems are also available on the YouTube platform.
Maja Milojković has won many international awards. She is an active member of various associations and organizations advocating for peace in the world, animal protection, and the fight against racism. She is the author of two books: Mesečev krug (Moon Circle) and Drveće Želje (Trees of Desire). She is one of the founders of the first mixed-gender club Area Felix from Zaječar, Serbia, and is currently a member of the same club. She is a member of the literary club Zlatno Pero from Knjaževac, and the association of writers and artists Gorski Vidici from Podgorica, Montenegro.
Dr. Antonello Turco’s Holistic Method Is Art and Culture
From Italy, having spread to other European countries, Dr. Antonello Turco’s holistic method has arrived in the USA.
It is a method for physical and mental health that, especially, has a direct and tangible connection to art.
It is certainly a cutting-edge method for physical and mental health.
I have known Dr. Turco for a year, and our relationship has become increasingly interesting and intense, as it encompasses aspects of both the physical and spiritual, but above all, always related to creativity and art.
Now, if extreme attention to appearance was once exclusive to our world of celebrities, this aspect has extended to everyone in the space of about fifty years, albeit with some discrepancies resolved precisely by Dr. Antonello Turco’s holistic method.
Dr. Turco began with a degree in Nutrition and Sports Sciences, followed by years of experience in fitness and coaching, daily developing a method that places creativity and art at its core.
For those in the celebrity world, everything is geared toward serving the audience , and therefore, the more one’s health, physical appearance, and ability to constantly optimize one’s persona improve, the more fame, one thinks it increases.
Generally, this process is often at the expense of one’s private life, since for those in show business, the priority belongs to public life, not private life.
One of the reasons for Dr. Turco’s growing success is precisely that he “gives” everyone the full range of elements that can generate optimal physical health, including excellent physical appearance.
Despite this, Dr. Turco is often in Malibu and Hollywood, and global stars flock to seek his advice.
The really interesting aspect is that the “Dr. Turco Method” is constantly evolving and therefore we will talk about it again since it is becoming a cultural and artistic motif in itself.
Her parents told her that marriage to a carnival barker would never work out, but she was a seamstress, and the carnival needed one, so that was that. They toured the country together as carnies for over 40 years, he touting the acts, she mending the pants.
When they finally retired, due to age and, frankly, a change in public taste, they settled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and became enthusiastic Yoopers.
“You smell of regret,” she told him. He sniffed the air around him. No odor of regret, as far as he could tell. Sure he had his share of regrets, don’t we all, but nothing he thought was noticeable.
“We don’t always notice our own odors,” she told him. “That’s what friends are for.”
“One chicken panino,” the man ordered.
“One chicken panini?” the waiter asked.
“There’s no such thing as one chicken panini. Two chicken panini, yes.”
“Whatever you say,” the waiter replied, and a few minutes later returned with two chicken panini.
Two homines erecti were divvying up their take after an exhausting day of hunting and gathering. “Same time tomorrow?” one of them grunted. “Sure thing,” the other grunted back.
A single shoe was lying in the middle of the crosswalk, a Rockport World Tour walking shoe, the left one, tan nubuck, size 10.5, extra-wide, my size, I discovered when I picked it up. I looked down at my feet. Both were securely shod in size 10.5 extra-wide tan nubuck Rockport World Tour walking shoes. But the lost shoe, or should I say found shoe, was in much better condition, like new, I’d say, while mine had seen better days, a little dirty, heels worn.
Should I take the shoe? But what would I do with it? If I wore it instead of my current left shoe its quality would become a liability. I’d walk with an uneven gait due to the difference in the heels, and it would show up my right shoe as a sad old thing on its last legs. So I couldn’t take the lost shoe—it wouldn’t be practical unless there was hope of finding its right sibling.
Should I do that, roam the streets looking for the other shoe to drop, like magic, into my field of vision? No, that simply wouldn’t be practical. So in the end I just let the shoe drop back to roughly where I’d found it. And that’s why we can’t have nice things.
Peter Cherches’ latest book, Everything Happens to Me, is winner of the 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Humor/Comedy.
Would you cry tears of blood, Or perform like a well-rehearsed actor on stage Acting the script down to each pause and sigh, Rolling your body like a prayer mat laid out in sorrow, for eyes to behold?
Would you stay longer beside my grave when footsteps fade away, Or would you offer prayers for the soil to welcome me with open arms then walk away too, like I was just another chapter You never meant to reread?
Would you tell tales of me like stories with imaginary characters less complex but easier to decipher, Or would you erase me like written text with chalk wipe off the board As if my existence is a myth?
Would you tell them we once shared something sacred, Absurd in the belief that we’re two sides of a coin even death can’t do us apart
Would you sit amidst my dirge gathering, and when prayer rises from unfamiliar voices skyward, Would you utter Ameen in silence, hoping each word finds me somewhere beyond reach where time no longer exists and my troubles finally cease?
Would you tell them they lived a library of words Sitting on the edges of your lips, some tucked in between your teeth that were meant for me but never saw the light of day?
Would the things left unsaid between us make you vigilant at night like a culprit at bay, Flinching with every reminiscence of me?
Would you stay with my mother after my Janāzah, Sit beside her in silence when words fail, And when she speaks of me with trembling lips, Would you try to picture me Somewhere in a garden where words can’t express, Where peace grows like wildflowers so she can smile knowing her son is with his beloved?
Would you tell them I once loved you Like the very breath in my lungs? That I chased you Like a shepherd following his flock Not out of routine, But because without them, He simply cannot live.
Or will you confess our parting was the cruelest lie That I became the echo that no cave has withstood? Tell them my love remains a phantom on your heart, the constant pressure that your spirit has missed, a quiet, deep longing that proves we never really died?
Abbas Yusuf Alhassan is a poet and a dedicated student of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Passionate about creative expression, he shares his work with a growing literary audience on Instagram. He has co-authored two anthologies: *Life and Death* (SGSH Publication) and *If Only Words Were Enough* (Al-Zehra Publication). Abbas values the art of learning and unlearning, continuously seeking new ideas and perspectives. While he studies life underwater, his soul resides in verse and stanzas.
Find him on Instagram: @Itzz_Abbasssss
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Teaching Methods in Modern English Language Education
Abstract: This article discusses the importance of effective teaching methods in modern English language education. It focuses on how innovative approaches can enhance students’ learning experience, motivation, and language competence. The paper also explores traditional and modern teaching techniques, comparing their impact on learners’ engagement and outcomes.
In the modern educational environment, English language teaching has undergone significant transformation. Teachers today are expected not only to provide linguistic knowledge but also to develop students’ communicative competence, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness. To achieve these goals, various teaching methods have been introduced and developed to meet the diverse needs of learners. Traditional methods such as the Grammar-Translation Method and the Direct Method have played a vital role in the history of language teaching. The Grammar-Translation Method emphasizes grammatical rules and vocabulary through translation exercises, which can help learners understand language structure. However, it often lacks opportunities for speaking practice. The Direct Method, on the other hand, promotes communication through the use of the target language only, encouraging learners to think in English and develop fluency.
With technological advancements and changing educational needs, modern methods such as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Task-Based Learning (TBL), and the Audio-Lingual Method have become increasingly popular. CLT emphasizes meaningful communication and real-life contexts, while TBL focuses on completing tasks that require language use, promoting active learning. The Audio-Lingual Method, based on repetition and drills, helps learners internalize language patterns through listening and speaking practice. In addition, the integration of digital tools has revolutionized teaching methods. The use of multimedia, online platforms, and virtual classrooms creates a more interactive and engaging learning environment. Teachers can incorporate videos, games, and mobile applications to make lessons more dynamic and accessible. Digital technologies also support self-directed learning, allowing students to practice language skills at their own pace.
Another essential approach is the use of differentiated instruction, where teachers adapt their teaching styles to meet the needs of individual learners. This method recognizes that students have different learning preferences, abilities, and interests. By varying activities, materials, and assessments, teachers can ensure that all learners progress effectively. Furthermore, learner-centered approaches such as project-based learning and cooperative learning encourage students to take an active role in their education. These methods promote collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving—skills that are crucial for success in the 21st century. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding learners through activities that foster autonomy and confidence in using English.
In conclusion, the effectiveness of English language teaching largely depends on the choice of methods used in the classroom. Combining traditional and modern approaches allows teachers to balance structure and creativity. Innovative teaching methods supported by technology can motivate learners, improve their language competence, and prepare them for global communication. Teachers should continuously update their pedagogical skills and adapt to the evolving educational landscape to ensure successful language learning outcomes.
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2. Brown, H. D. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. PearsonEducation,2007.
3. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press, 2014.
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Dilafruz Karimova was born in Gurlen district, Khorezm region, Republic of Uzbekistan. She is currently a fourth-year student at Chirchik State Pedagogical University and she works as an English teacher at Secondary school No.34. She can speak Uzbek, English and Russian languages. She is holder of international certificates, participant in international anthologies and conferences.
(Eastern European young woman in her 30s/40s with long thick curly black hair, a black and white checkered top and small pendant necklace).
Two rival feelings – reunion and longing
The feeling of longing is a stronger feeling than reunion,
Although the burden is heavy, it is experienced by love, love.
Perhaps their eyes remain on the roads for a lifetime,
Unfortunate fate rules, I wonder why, why?
That small photo between the book
Secretly – secretly watching, the happiest moment of life.
What is stolen from longing should definitely be considered true,
The shades of a smile floating in the flood of emotions.
The life of reunion does not matter
whether it is long or short,
The moment it ends, its previous sweetness disappears.
The farewell of longing ends, does not cause pain,
Erases the sorrow that is buried,
the sadness in the heart.
Elmaya Jabbarova was born in Azerbaijan. She is poet, writer, translator. Her poems from 2019 to date were published in the regional and foreign newspapers, magazine’s, books, Web. pages, Anthologies. She has been awarded many certificates diplomas, medals. She is Department manager of Hekari newspaper of Azerbaijan. She is a honorary member of the Writers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. World Association of People’s Creators, Honorary member of the International Academy of Literature, Art, Culture and Social Sciences of Uzbekistan. She is an Academic. Appointed Coordinator, Secretary General of Azerbaijan, Argentina. She is presented in the book Famous Personalities MultiArt – 5, Argentina. She was a member World Poetic Fraternity. She was awarded the title of Global Poet of 2023; 2024. She was awarded the title of World Poet Laureate from Azerbaijan as one of 55 poets selected by Pentasi B Friendship Poetry for 2025.
