by Mike Simpson | Feb 5, 2024 | English, ESL English, Listening, Music, Resources, Video
Learning English is a challenge, and making the lessons interesting via music, movies, art or other media and entertainment can help create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the learner. Whether you are a student or teacher, using music in lessons and the classroom...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 27, 2023 | Education, English, ESL English, Goals, Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary
You speak to people everywhere but aren’t sure if they are picking up everything that you say. How can you ensure your words reach them clearly and you are understood? This is not a simple question but there are approaches and strategies that English learners...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 15, 2023 | Culture, Education, English, Technology, Vocabulary
Are you interested in growing your vocabulary and keeping sharp? Daily bite-sized learning activities like word games and sudoku can play a positive role. With that in mind let’s look at a quick way to study new vocabulary on a daily basis. I’d like to...
by Mike Simpson | Oct 3, 2023 | Canada, Resources, Seasons, Video
Happy fall everyone! I wanted to share a video with you that’s perfect for a listening exercise for everyone who is studying English. In the following video you’ll learn more about what fall is, from a scientific point of view. This video looks at concepts...
by Mike Simpson | Oct 3, 2023 | Canada, Culture, Education, English, ESL English, Vocabulary
What is it about fall which is so captivating? Is it the crisp air or the colour in the falling leaves? And on an English study note, which expression do you prefer and why? Fall or Autumn? About My Experience Personally this may be my favourite season of all. It has...
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