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Little winter goals

We're now in the last few months of the year, time flies by so quickly! Rather than feeling negativ...

How to Say What You Really Think -- Politely!

Understanding the phrase , "Dare I say" and when to use it:The phrase “Dare I say” is a polite or s...

Just 2 Months Left This Year!

Time really flies! As we head into the last stretch of 2025, it’s not too late to reach your goals,...

毎日ちょっとずつカメの歩み

Can you believe it’s already the end of October? Time really flies! As the end of the year gets clo...

Just Two Months Left! Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends

Can you believe it’s already the end of October? Time flies — and suddenly, we’re just two months a...

Don't Study English - Use It

During my time as an English language teacher I've encountered the study mindset among tutors and s...

Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends!!

Maybe this year didn’t go as planned  and that’s okay. Life happens. We get busy, tired, or lose tr...

How Everyday English Transforms Adult Learners.

As an experienced ESL teacher, university graduate, and mentor to aspiring educators, I’ve had the...

The fear of speaking English (and how to overcome it)

Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English Many English learners share one common struggle, the fear o...

Level up your English today!

?? Hello, future English speakers! ?? Are you ready to speak English with confidence, improve your ...

The Secret to Learning English Like a Baby (Yes, Even as an Adult!)

Have you ever noticed how babies learn languages so effortlessly? They don’t study grammar books or...

Santa, Will I Achieve My Goals? With Micro-Goals, You Can Do It!

In January, many of us made New Year's resolutions.  We may have had big plans to learn a language ...

October Blooms

Fall is well underway here in Southern Ontario, Canada. Many leaves have changed colour and dropped...

IELTS FOCUS CLASSES - Mastering Part 2 and 3

Many IELTS students find IELTS Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 challenging — Part 2 because it requires ...

LEARNING ENGLISH IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Struggling in school or meeting people who make English sound complicated has made most learners ap...

Where did the word "Halloween" come from?

A long time ago, “Halloween” was spelled “All Hallows’ Even.” The word “even” meant “evening.” Late...

Discovering Ghana: Culture, People, and Traditions

I’m excited to share something special with you today. As an English tutor from Ghana, I often get ...

Let's Make a Bingo Sheet for Various Goals!

This is a bingo sheet I created to help me beat my perfection while working towards some of my arti...

Every Child Can Shine in English.

Hello, I’m Thulee a certified English tutor who believes that every child has their own special way...

Five Tiny Goals to Take You to 2026 - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSION  The end of the year is coming! Maybe you feel you didn’t study enough and want to do...

10 Reasons Why You Need English When Traveling the World

10 Reasons Why You Need English When Traveling the World Dreaming of exploring new countries, t...