It’s frustrating when we we feel like people aren’t listening to us, at work, at home or when socializing. This can happen regardless of what language your speaking, your native or second or third. It’s not grammar that is holding…
Are you forgetting words that force you to pause? GOOD Are you mispronouncing? GOOD Using the wrong tenses? GOOD Not understanding everything that is said? GOOD Unable to to write clear emails, in an efficient way? GOOD Asked by your…
If you want to become fluent, there's a way to do it all on your own, it just requires this...
I came to this realization fairly recently, with COVID frenzy still surrounding me I was reading a book and the authors made a passing mention of the importance of writing. I focused and read slower. If you’re ever hiring someone…
There is no denying that there’s been a huge disruption for many of us because of the lockdown With language learning students will feel that the face to face interaction just simply cannot be replaced with online learning and live…
It’s the perfect time isn’t? Quarantine has got us locked down and isolated. Can’t go to class, can’t have lessons. When we sign up for a language course we are sending a signal that says we are serious about learning,…
Fluency practice is a NO pain, NO gain proposition. Here's how to get started.
When we’re comfortable we enjoy showing it. But a misstep can quickly turn that smile into a frown and then we’ve lost the pleasure we felt a moment ago. I guess the proverb is a reminder that modesty, appreciation, calmness…
Whose interests are more important? In the long-run? in the short-run? That’s the key. Are you playing the long game or the quick fix? I’m not an economist but if you want a relationship with your customers it would make…
The youth think they know everything. They give us that look as though they are all-knowing and wise, they got google at their fingertips and there is no doubt they know much more than we did when we were their…
This proverb is credited as being Murphy’s law. But who cares about that. Our students certainly won’t. I think we like making excuses….for everything. It’s a way to avoid responsibility, risk and shame. Be ready to accept failure, and to…
I eat it everyday. About five to seven slices of it or more. I douse it in olive oil, or spread some butter on it, or hummus. Other days I spread avocado or cream cheese. Sometimes, I just eat it…
Many professions require it(energy), but most people don’t think teaching is one of them. Not true. It’s all about energy! And as I am writing this I am running on fumes. I gave it my all this week. Every lesson…
The obstacle is the way mentality Whenever there is a crisis, there is an opportunity. Instead of complaining, it is much more productive and helpful to look for the opportunity that a crisis presents. I’ve written about this before but…
It is important to emphasize to teachers that students are the ones in the classroom that should be talking and communicating not you, the teacher. Many teachers seem to forget this simple truth and like to go on their rants…