Kamis, 15 Oktober 2026

A LITTLE SOMETHING : ONE WORD, TWO SOUNDS - THE SECRET OF WORD STRESS

 Welcome to our 9th edition of "A Little Something"!

Have you ever noticed that some English words seem to change the way they sound depending on how they are used? Take the word present, for example. Is it PREsent or preSENT? Interestingly, both can be correct!

The secret lies in word stress - the part of a word that we pronounce with a little more emphasis. It may seem like a small detail, but putting the stress on the right syllable can make your English sound clearer and more natural.

So, for this month's "A Little Something", let's discover how English word stress works, learn some useful patterns, and find out why a simple change in stress can sometimes make a big difference.

Ready to stress the right part? Let's find out!








source:

https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2025/07/english-word-stress-explained-present-or-present/


A little stress makes a big difference!

Who knew that something as small as stressing a different syllable could change the way a word sounds, and sometimes even its meaning?

Remember, English pronunciation doesn't always follow perfect rules, so don't worry about memorizing everything at once. Start by noticing word stress when you listen to English, practise saying new words aloud, and little by little, the patterns will become more familiar.

And that's "A Little Something" for this month, a small piece of English knowledge to make your learning journey a little more interesting.

Keep learning, keep noticing, and we'll be back with another little something next month!


THE BRIGHT ENGLISH

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MENTORS:
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Selasa, 13 Oktober 2026

WHAT'S ON @ TBE OCTOBER 2026

 


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Make sure you read the summaries first before you watch the movies!




source:

https://share.google/aimode/YRSoaXUhbIBMJiDtq



source:

https://www.boredteachers.com/post/world-records



source:

https://share.google/aimode/iUXMgdw4jzaJM51NL



source:

https://dailyknowledge.journoportfolio.com/articles/the-science-behind-everyday-things/






source:

https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari_Batik_Nasional

https://www.indonesia.travel/id/id/travel-ideas/heritage/7-enchanting-stories-behind-indonesia-s-famous-batik



source:

https://edl.ecml.at/en/Facts/Language-Facts



source:

https://thelanguagenerds.com/2024/54-everyday-objects-you-never-have-known-had-names/



source:

https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/11-endangered-animals-only-exist-in-indonesia/


INTERESTING MOVIES TO WATCH


source:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/digger_2026



source:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_social_reckoning



source:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/other_mommy



source:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crawlers_2026


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THE BRIGHT ENGLISH

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* Toddler * Pre-Children * Children * Pre-Teen * Teen * Global English * Conversation * Global English + Conversation * TOEFL * IELTS * SAT * English for Specific Purposes (Banking, Hotels, Logistics, Restaurants, etc) * In-company Training * Teacher Training * Private Home Tutoring (Bimbel) * English School Extracurricular * In-house Training * Chinese Language Training * etc

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* IELTS Simulation * TOEFL Simulation * English Levelling Test * IELTS Prediction Test * School Road Tour * IELTS Placement Test * etc

FACILITIES :
* Free Placement Test * Free wi-fi * Spacious Full AC Classrooms * Library * Canteen * Comfortable Lobby * Toilets * Mushola 

MENTORS:
Qualified and Experienced English Native & Local Teachers

LOCATIONS:

THE BRIGHT ENGLISH SEMARANG :
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Phone : (024) 358 5222 
Whatsapp : 0857 9999 1400
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THE BRIGHT ENGLISH

WE TEACH (Face-to-face & Online) :
* Toddler * Pre-Children * Children * Pre-Teen * Teen * Global English * Conversation * Global English + Conversation * TOEFL * IELTS * SAT * English for Specific Purposes (Banking, Hotels, Logistics, Restaurants, etc) * In-company Training * Teacher Training * Private Home Tutoring (Bimbel) * English School Extracurricular * In-house Training * Chinese Language Training * etc

OTHERS (Face-to-face & Online) :
* IELTS Simulation * TOEFL Simulation * English Levelling Test * IELTS Prediction Test * School Road Tour * IELTS Placement Test * etc

FACILITIES :
* Free Placement Test * Free wi-fi * Spacious Full AC Classrooms * Library * Canteen * Comfortable Lobby * Toilets * Mushola 

MENTORS:
Qualified and Experienced English Native & Local Teachers

LOCATIONS:

THE BRIGHT ENGLISH SEMARANG :
Jl. Imam Bonjol 163, Semarang (1st & 2nd floors)
Phone : (024) 358 5222 
Whatsapp : 0857 9999 1400
Email : the_bright_english@yahoo.com
Facebook : Tbe
X : @bright3nglish
Instagram : thebrightenglish
TikTok : thebrightenglish

THE BRIGHT ENGLISH KUDUS
Jl. R. Agil Kusumadya 100 Kudus
Phone / Whatsapp : 0877 0188 2487
Email : the_bright_english@yahoo.com
Facebook : Tbe
X : @bright3nglish
Instagram : thebrightenglish
TikTok : thebrightenglish