Various multi-word verb formations (things to keep in mind when learning new vocabulary and to better understand what I am referring to when using these words): (idioms): to sink money into something = to waste money (you never actually sink money – that’s an idiom and hard to remember) (phrasal verbs) to throw away money… Continue reading What words go together (idioms & phrasal verbs)?
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Know How, but Don’t Know What to Say?
Learning English teaches you how to express yourself and communicate, but don't forget to work on the what you want to say. There were a few IELTS candidates who were very good, but couldn't speak for even two minutes about a topic. Overconfidence is one problem that face native speakers in IELTS, but for non-native speakers,it is necessary to build… Continue reading Know How, but Don’t Know What to Say?
Public Speaking/Writing – Know Your Audience
Whenever you speak publicly or do any writing you must always fully understand who your audience is. You must fully understand both the reason for them to listen or read what you have to say and their level of knowledge. Donald Trump did just that but is getting criticized in the media. I am not… Continue reading Public Speaking/Writing – Know Your Audience
Learning approach with children
Why do I use the word "learning" and not teaching in the title? Question: when you teach, do students always learn? No. By using the word "learning" I assume that some learning is occurring and not just a whole lot of teaching. So, a good "learning" approach for kids is to go with the flow, without… Continue reading Learning approach with children
Watching Animations and Learning English
I don’t put Disney movies on because my daughter doesn’t understand them.
