Introduction Love is one of the most powerful emotions we experience — and one of the hardest to describe. Whether it’s romantic love, friendship, or family affection, English offers countless ways to express how we feel. But using the right words can be tricky. Should you say I’m in love or I love you? What’s […]
Introduction Asking for help might sound simple, but in English the way you ask can completely change how polite, friendly, or confident you sound. In this guide, I want to show you 25 different ways to ask for help, grouped by tone — formal, casual, and urgent — each with a short, natural dialogue so you
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Why This Matters Sharing experiences is one of the quickest ways to build connection and confidence in English. Learners often know the forms but freeze when deciding whether to say I’ve been or I went. This article explains the difference in plain language, gives memorable patterns, and includes practice tasks you can use in class
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Introduction Reading aloud might seem like a simple activity — something we do as children or in school — but in my opinion it’s one of the most effective and overlooked ways to become a confident English speaker. Whether you’re a learner studying on your own or a teacher guiding students through stories, reading aloud
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This is the first lesson in a brand new ManWrites series — The Hobbies & Free Time Series – “Let’s Talk About…” Each lesson in this series explores a popular hobby or interest through an easy-to-read short story, followed by practical classroom activities. Learners can read, discuss, and share their own experiences while improving their
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Introduction Many English learners can read stories — but struggle to speak about them. They understand the text, yet hesitate when asked to discuss it. The solution isn’t more drilling; it’s connection. When we move from reading a story to talking about it, learners start using English as real communication. My article below shows teachers
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Introduction Stories are as old as human culture. From myths and folktales to short stories and personal narratives, stories are how we make sense of the world — and they also make powerful tools for language teaching. When used well, stories can transform a dry grammar or vocabulary lesson into a meaningful, memorable experience. In
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This is the first lesson in the new A Day in… series. A collection of short reading lessons that take you inside daily life in cities around the world. Each lesson helps you build your English vocabulary, reading fluency, and cultural understanding while exploring how people live, work, and relax in different places. Are you
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Welcome to the first lesson in my new A Day in the Life… series. This is a collection of short, story-based lessons all about different jobs and working lives. Each lesson takes you inside a typical day at work, showing what people really do, how they talk, and what challenges or rewards their job brings.
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September ManWrites Reading Competition Winner! I’m thrilled to announce the winner of the September ManWrites Reading Competition — Maura Cattaneo, an inspiring English teacher from Italy! Maura impressed me with her heartfelt reading performance and her passion for teaching English in a way that connects people through language. Her enthusiasm truly reflects the spirit of
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