by Mike Simpson | Aug 3, 2024 | Canada, English, Holidays, Seasons
Greetings! I am happy you stopped by. I’m Mike, a teacher and designer from Toronto. this site supports my ESL English students – I teach students English and we work in-person and online. I wanted to say hello to you and welcome you to the site. Are you...
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...
by Mike Simpson | Jun 21, 2023 | Canada, City, Culture, Toronto, Travel
Hello my friends. I am gearing up for the summer season of tutoring and exploring this wonderful city I live in, Toro to, Canada. If you are local to the GTA or Greater Toronto Area, or just plan to visit, be sure to let me know. I offer a free tour to all my clients...
by Mike Simpson | Dec 21, 2022 | Canada, Culture, Writing
As we approach Christmas and the holiday season I start to consider what’s important in my life and what I want to achieve in the new year. I hope this season brings you peace and joy, and 2023 is a great year for you. There is a trouble in the world right now...
by Mike Simpson | Jan 23, 2022 | Canada, COVID-19, Culture, Recreation, Sports
The Olympic Games start on Feb. 4th! That’s just two weeks away! Lots of stories are circulating and some of them are serious and some are super fun. Compare the bleak outlook from this article about the cautious worlds of athletes before they take off to...
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