How you can improve your pronunciation in English
A common question I get asked is, “How can I improve my pronunciation?” This will…
Weather wonders! Vocabulary for weather
Whether you’re chatting about the forecast or just curious about the skies, knowing the right…
10 reasons why a student isn’t getting better with their English language lessons
For both students and teachers, understanding why English language lessons may not yield the desired…
Going to the beach — Student handout
This is a supplemental handout for pre-class or post-class homework for the lesson, “At the…
Common colloquial reductions/contractions in English
Colloquial reductions or phonetic contractions are informal shortenings of words or phrases commonly used in…
Gaining maximum English fluency when complete immersion isn’t possible
Learning English effectively requires dedication, immersion, and strategic practice. While full immersion in an English-speaking…
Loanwords and diminutives: English words taken from Spanish
Spanish loanwords, diminutives, and phrases have significantly influenced English, reflecting cultural exchanges in areas like…
Loanwords and diminutives: French words and phrases found in the English langauge
In English, we have taken words from other languages and call these words “loanwords“. Loanwords…
Death, dead, die, died, dying — The differences and how they are used
The words death, dead, die, died, and dying are often used interchangeably in casual conversation,…
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…
