This episode covers introductory language for ESL students and teachers on investing. The topic of money is too general and so I’ve broken it into two areas of focus that are closely related. The first was on ‘financing’ (episode 59)…
This episode, the first in a two-part series titled ‘Money talks’ is about the language of money and financing. I also give some practical advice on bargaining and debt because it seems important to mention dos and donts on such…
Whatever you do, whatever your job is, there's a desire to do it better. If it's not a job than it is a hobby or simply to be a better friend, coworker, person or human being. The desire is real and there's a craving to satisfy it that is indescribable to most of us. We set boundaries on ourselves, come up with excuses and avoid the question. But no matter how hard anyone of us tries the desire to improve remains and will never vanish.
This episode is the second of the two-part series on work and covers vocabulary for making an impression and specifically describing character in the workplace. Can be significant when getting to know people and also being aware of our own…
Teaching is not only about qualifications and experience. A common misconception is that those are the credentials that matter most but actually it’s the soft skills and ability to connect with students, which are just as valuable regardless of what…
Language you can use to describe your work, whether in a team or when self-employed.
Language to show your level of fluency when discussing your career, whether for a job application or for university admission and even an English speaking exam.
Traffic jams can be a good life lesson in how to stay calm, focused, and resilient in order to reach our destination or the goals we've set out to reach.
Assessment vs. evaluation as well as different learning preferences and how to utilize them for maximum learning outcomes :)
We all know what it means, and we’ve heard it many times before this one. We ignore it or pretend that it doesn’t apply to our situation in life, our work, our family, our friends, our hobbies and on and…
This episode builds a framework for language learners who need to identify what goals and aims they want to have in order to improve their communication skills. These tips help focus your attention on what aspects of communication are specific…
English course books cover the layout and structure of essay writing as well as language but that is all. In this episode I give you the most valuable tips you should remember when writing a thesis paper, an essay for…
Things don’t always go as planned, they don’t go right and that’s inevitable. But that’s when the growth takes place. When we are down and out that’s when we get back up. There’s no time to feel sorry for anything…
The latest and final episode of 2018 is on Christmas present preferences J Personally, I prefer the cash, cash is king! No really, the episode is actually about ‘collaboration’ and language we can use to improve it with co-workers, classmates,…
This holiday season make sure you use the proper expressions when a guest at someone’s home or hosting a party. Also I cover some worthwhile idioms related to food and drink for this holiday season. Remember that, these expressions are…