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Setting small goals for the month of June

One small step can still take you somewhere new. June is a great time to reset and start fr...

Quick tips: using the word “hunt”

Is there a difference between hunting something and hunting for something? In fact, there is! A big...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: June Into Your Goals!

Weekly Topic Wednesdays June Into Your Goals! Goal Setting • Productivity • Motivation This ...

Slang Savvy: Mastering Everyday English Expressions

Welcome to a quick dive into the vibrant world of English slang! These are the terms you’ll hear in...

The Grand Sumo Tournament!

Love watching the Grand Sumo Tournament! Too bad that the two Yokozuna are injured... Hoping for a ...

Setting small goals for June

Progress, not perfection: I am learning that I am the greatest project, taking time, and it will al...

Small Steps, Big Joy: Setting Tiny Goals for June

Hello, dear students!   Can you believe June is almost here? The year is almost half over, but don’...

Quick tips for speaking English more fluently!

Many English learners study for years yet they still feel nervous when having conversations!   Why?...

Programming paths

There's a lot of things to learn when picking a path in programming. In this video I talk about how...

Exams, Dreams and a Passport!

June feels like a month of preparation — not just for exams, but for growth, opportunity, and a lit...

Friday News: A Deal on the Horizon?

Friday NEWs Briefing A Deal on the Horizon? International Relations • Diplomacy • Current Event...

Embarrassing Stories: Claim Vs. Complaint

Saturday Embarrassing Stories Claim Vs. Complaint Wasei-Eigo • Customer Service • Communication...

New Business English Lesson: Giving a presentation

  Do you need to give presentations in English?   Being clear and easy-to-understand is key.   The ...

Watercooler Sundays: Discussing Weather

Watercooler SUNDAYS Under the Weather? Nah, Let's Talk About It! Small Talk • Conversation Skil...

The flaw of the traffic is only a reflection of the flaw of the emotions

This video, explores the philosophical argument that modern driving behaviors, such as road rage an...

Why Do Native Speakers Sound So Much Friendlier?

One of the biggest challenges in language learning is staying motivated. Most learners go through p...

How I Study When I Do Not Feel Motivated

Hello everyone! Today, I want to write about motivation. Sometimes I feel motivated to study or lea...

How to Study When Your Brain Just Says “No”

Let’s be real for a minute. You’ve got a textbook open, a highlighter in hand, and a cold coffee gr...

Four Secrets to Staying Motivated

Have you ever lacked motivation when studying a language?  Did your language goals seem impossible ...

Pop Culture Tuesdays: You're Telling Me?!

Pop Culture Tuesdays  You're Telling Me!? (The Question That Isn't a Question) Sarcasm • Natura...