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 | 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 | Jan 2, 2021 | Business, Canada, COVID-19, Culture, Education, Goals, Health, Holidays, New Years, Photography, Recreation, Resources, Uncategorized
Hello and Happy New Year to you! I’m excited to celebrate the arrival of 2021! Without a doubt 2020 was one crazy year. For many this year brought profound change and new ways to interact. 2020 introduced new terms like “new normal” and “social...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 11, 2020 | Canada, Culture, Education, History, Holidays, Resources
Remembrance Day 2020 will certainly be different, but I will be tuning into services and ceremonies on local tv. I think a virtual ceremonies will be fine for honouring the veterans and those who served and sacrificed their lives for Canada and Canadians. I have a...
by Mike Simpson | Jun 24, 2020 | Business, Culture, Greetings, Health, Resources, Video
In my last blog post about the Coronavirus I discussed the history of the handshake and shared some of my personal experience. Ever since SARS I have felt reluctant to shake hands and touch objects like subway handrails. Now that we are deep into the first round of...
by Mike Simpson | Jun 2, 2020 | Canada, Culture, Geography, History, Resources, Travel, Uncategorized
Want to learn about Canada? Interested in Canadian culture and history? Check out my resource! All of my students have access to materials like Canada Road Trip. I will give you a PDF with reading, questions and activities and provide you with MP3s so you can complete...
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