by Mike Simpson | Jan 6, 2025 | Canada, English, ESL English, History, Toronto, Uncategorized
Do you like to read? It’s an amazing skill that allows us to communicate with friends and family (via text, email) and learn more about the incredible world we live in. If we read regularly we improve our general literacy skills, learn about the society we take...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 8, 2024 | Business, Education, English, ESL English, Professional Development, Vocabulary
Welcome. Are you ready to “collaborate” with me? and what does that really mean? Is it just a buzz word? If not, why is it important to know and use this word? Aside from interviews and usage by HR or human resources workers, there really is a trend and...
by Mike Simpson | Sep 24, 2024 | Canada, English, ESL English, Seasons, Vocabulary
I’d like to welcome you to fall and wish you a great season. Some of us students and some teachers, and all of us are likely interested in vocabulary like fall, also known as “autumn.” The question, among many, is should we say fall or autumn and is...
by Mike Simpson | Sep 8, 2024 | Business, Education, English, ESL English, Technology, Uncategorized, Vocabulary
The world of finance, business and international trade are complex and the ability to discuss these fields is a priority for anyone working in economics, or anyone studying advanced language use. Are you concerned about “outsourcing” or “global...
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 | May 4, 2024 | Business, English, ESL English, Speaking
Introduction Do you find you are sometimes at a loss for words when it comes to informal conversation with co-workers or people you have to make small talk with? You might want to focus on learning idioms and special expressions, particularly those used in business...
My Recommendations for Practical and Fun Ways to Improve your English Pronunciation (Speaking Skills)
Reading about Toronto History with Adam Bunch
Vocabulary Study: Office Work, Collaboration and Teamwork (Intermediate to Advanced)
Words for Winter – Vocabulary for Seasons, Temperature, Precipitation and Clothing (Beginner to Intermediate)
Should We Say Fall or Autumn? (Looking at Seasons, Semesters and Etymology)