Schwa and the short ‘i’

The two most important vowels in English

Schwa / ə / and the short ‘i’ / ɪ / are the most common sounds in the English language. This is because they are used whenever possible to simplify unstressed syllables.

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Peter Brook at the Teatro Valle Occupato

A great British director in Rome

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Peter Brook is one the great theatre directors of the twentieth century. His 1970 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream made theatre history.

On Friday April 12 at 8pm the Teatro Valle Occupato is screening 'The Tightrope', a documentary about Brook by his son, Simon Brook. The film will be followed by a public debate with Peter Brook.

You can book tickets by sending an email to peterbrook.tvo@gmail.com

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