by Mike Simpson | Jan 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pronunciation may be one of the most important skills one can practice when learning a new language. There are many ways to increase your speaking and pronunciation skills. While studying don’t forget to get feedback. Your friends and family may not offer the...
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 | 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...
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)