by Mike Simpson | Nov 8, 2024 | Seasons, Uncategorized, Vocabulary
Here’s a winter vocabulary list tailored for beginner to intermediate English learners. These words are grouped by categories such as seasons, temperature, precipitation, and clothing to make them easier to remember. Seasons Winter – the coldest season of the year,...
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 | Sep 22, 2021 | Canada, Culture, Geography, Holidays, Photography, Seasons, Toronto, Travel, Uncategorized
Feature image: my photo of the University of Toronto campus in downtown Toronto (photo taken at Trinity College looking south toward Soldier’s Tower) Fall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be epic. It’s a beautiful time for a road trip or local outing to...
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 | Oct 18, 2020 | Business, Culture, Gender Roles, Professional Development, Uncategorized
In an interesting article in the New York Times, the issues facing women seeking political positions are discussed. How does a woman balance family with high pressure jobs? There’s plenty of resistance to women seeking power but if they have...
by Mike Simpson | Aug 5, 2020 | Canada, COVID-19, Education, Health, Toronto, Uncategorized
Note: This post considers whether schools are safe for us to return to and is also directed at parents and families who are considering homeschooling Now that the heatwaves of summer have arrived I’m about ready for fall. Kidding and not kidding. I enjoy summer. It...
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)
Vocabulary Study: Business and Globalization Expressions (Intermediate to Advanced)
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