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 | Jul 10, 2020 | Business, Education, Software, Technology, Uncategorized, Video
How Can You Choose Between Online Meeting and Video Conference Software? (Zoom vs Skype vs Meet vs Teams) In the age of COVID-19 there’s a new interest in online meeting tools. Whether it’s a kindergarten or university class, chat between friends or business meetings,...
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...
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)