by Mike Simpson | Apr 22, 2024 | Culture, English, ESL English, Greetings, Speaking, Vocabulary
“Good morning,” or “How are you guys?” or even “What’s up?” could be heard as standard or slang greetings in a business, school or person setting, in places like Toronto, Canada, where I’m from. I’ve heard and...
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, 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 | Feb 1, 2022 | Culture, Geography, History, Holidays, New Years
I want to take a moment to wish all my students present and past a very good 2022. Happy new year! 😀🎉 What is Lunar New Year? Lunar new year is a period after calendar new year (January 1) that some people around the world celebrate the new year, according to the...
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