Why AI alone isn’t the best choice for gaining fluency
AI isn’t inherently a bad choice for language learning, but it can fall short compared…
Storytelling vocabulary: Painting pictures with words
Storytelling is a powerful tool for communication, learning, and connection, especially for English as a…
Talking about being healthy — ESL lesson
Learning to talk about health and well-being in English is essential for everyday conversations, whether…
Talking about stress in English: Stress-related vocabulary
Stress is a part of life that everyone experiences, whether it’s from school, work, or…
Common clippings (truncations) in English
What are clippings? Well, we’re not talking about newspaper clippings here. We’re talking truncations. Whether…
Workplace stress and some of its common causes
(Please note: this article is geared to speaking practice when talking about workplace stress). Workplace…
Common colloquialisms in Irish English
“He’s gone to the happy hunting grounds.” (A gentle way to say a dog has…
Common colloquialisms in Scottish English
“Mind the dug! She might lick you to death!” (Becareful of the dog). Scottish English…
Common colloquialisms in British English
British English is a treasure trove of quirky phrases and cheeky expressions that can leave…
Do you want to learn English? The ESL market has shifted. Teachers need teachers. Buyer beware.
I’m not going to spend much time talking about any specific online English as a…