When the going gets tough, the tough get going
It’s the perfect time isn’t? Quarantine has got us locked down and isolated. Can’t go to…
News
No pain, no gain – language fluency practice
Fluency practice is a NO pain, NO gain proposition. Here's how to get started.
The nearer the bone the sweeter the meat
This proverb series episode focuses on speaking opportunities, for use in the ESL classroom. Encouraging students…
Every cloud has a silver lining
Here’s a great proverb idea for speaking in the ESL classroom. In this episode I cover…
Talking about risk
Sign up for the newsletter: This week’s episode is on Risk. I’ve focused on common…
Full cup, steady hand
When we’re comfortable we enjoy showing it. But a misstep can quickly turn that smile into…
The customer is always right
Whose interests are more important? In the long-run? in the short-run? That’s the key. Are you…
Professional vocabulary: Describing Trends
This week’s episode covers language for describing trends. It’s an incredibly practical topic for university students…
Ep.77 It’s not what you know…
Need something to compliment your lesson? This proverb does just the trick for teachers looking for…