Session Recap🎉
Our First Year of Growth
From 11 founding members meeting in a yard at night to 105+ learners gathering every Saturday at a renowned bilingual school — our first year has been nothing short of extraordinary.
20 Jul 2024·4 min read
Blog & Session Recaps
Stories, Insights & Highlights
Session recaps, member spotlights, grammar highlights, and club announcements — all in one place.
Grammar Tip📝
Weekly Grammar Highlight: Present Perfect vs. Simple Past
One of the most common mistakes Malian English learners make is confusing the Present Perfect with the Simple Past. Here's a quick guide to get it right every time.
13 Jul 2024·3 min read
Member Spotlight⭐
Member Spotlight: From Shy Beginner to Confident Speaker
When Aminata joined Big-Hope-Mali six months ago, she could barely introduce herself in English. Today, she leads the Hot Seat activity and mentors new members.
6 Jul 2024·5 min read
Announcement📢
Big-Hope-Mali Wins at MECC Club Debate Competition
We are proud to announce that Big-Hope-Mali was among the winning teams at the MECC second club debate competition! This victory reflects the hard work of every member.
29 Jun 2024·2 min read
Session Recap🎭
Session Recap: Hot Seat Special Edition
This week's Hot Seat was unlike any other — our founder Mahamadou Kane, joining remotely from the University of Florida, took the seat and answered questions for a full 30 minutes.
22 Jun 2024·3 min read
Grammar Tip🔤
Mastering Conditionals: If Clauses Made Simple
Conditional sentences (if clauses) are essential for expressing possibilities, hypotheticals, and regrets in English. This week we covered all four types with everyday examples.
15 Jun 2024·4 min read
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