If you’ve ever gone blank in the middle of a conversation and been unsure of what to say next, you know how uncomfortable those long pauses can be. But don’t worry because it happens to everyone! In this video, I share three practical tips to help you ignore those awkward

As you learn English, you may often wonder if a word is important enough to write down somewhere to improve your English vocabulary. Here’s a practical way to decide: categorize words as either “KEEP” or “TOSS.” This method is similar to what my mom does with recipes. After trying a

You know that podcasts can improve listening skills in English, but where do you find podcasts you like that are for learners? With so many podcasts available, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this blog post, I’ll share English learning podcasts to make your decision easier

Do you ever find yourself happily chatting away in English with friends who share your first language, only to be misunderstood when you speak English with someone with a different first language? The struggle is real, but don’t worry—I’m here to help.🤗 The quirky world of English Communication Why is

Here’s where my journey begins, in the spring of 2023 I created an amazing workbook called Listen Read Speak to help English learners benefit from the entertainment they already enjoy. What I didn’t expect is how much I would be benefiting from it myself. Although I should’ve 😏  because, as

Are you an intermediate English learner looking for a few new language games to teach you English? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, I am sharing four different language games that you can use to immerse yourself in the English language and make your language learning experience

Not all ways of speaking and learning English are the same.  Think about this for a moment: There is listening to a song in English on the radio. And then there is singing along with the lyrics to that same song. One is having contact with the song and another

When it comes to speaking activities for advanced English learners, you have a lot of options to increase your fluency and engaging in a conversation is usually the first choice. But have you tried playing general games? Not only do games provide an enormous amount of entertainment, they also allow

Let’s talk about the app Telegram and how I use it with English learners who are interested in trying a flexible self-paced learning option. What I’ve learned over the last 16 years teaching English is that we each have a unique learning style and learning in a way that supports

Are you ready to fall back in love or fall more in love with the English language? Whether you’re in a place where you’re kind of falling out of love with English (or not) this activity is here to help. Learning English can be fun and this activity is here