Introduction “Dating is where you pretend you’re someone you’re not to impress someone you don’t know.” Welcome to the wonderful – and confusing – world of dating… In this guide, I want to introduce some useful phrases and terms that you can use when you go on a date. This is my essential guide on …
What is better – IQ or EQ? Many people years ago, believed that IQ was much more important. But now there is more understanding about the value of EQ. Check out my great Talking Points lesson plan on this fascinating subject. Introduction What is the difference between IQ and EQ? Which is better for someone’s …
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Introduction What is a catfish? What is an online scam? Can people easily be fooled by someone online? How? The Catfish “This is Detective Sergeant Mike Alloy interviewing John Sayles in connection with the crime of deception, fraud, and theft,” Mike stated firmly. He nodded to his colleague, Ella, and took a deep breath. “So, …
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Introduction Hello, English learners! If you’ve ever felt like English is playing a game of hide-and-seek with your vocabulary, you’re not alone. The English language is a puzzle, filled with quirky combinations of words that just seem to make sense…or do they? Today, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most versatile words in the …
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Introduction Are there any abandoned old buildings in your hometown? What stories or tales are there about these places? Would you stay the night in this place? The Horsemen Inn “We’re here,” Charlotte murmured, still half-asleep, her senses alert to Sam, the man she had married less than twenty-four hours earlier, at the wheel of …
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Introduction Are you trying to immerse yourself in the captivating world of books? Do you wish you could devour novels, non-fiction, and everything in between with an insatiable hunger for knowledge and stories? Let me show you how to set foot on the path to becoming a reader who loves to read books. It is …
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Introduction Learning English can be a challenging task in itself, even if you have the help of tutors or teachers to help you. But if you are trying to learn English on your own, it can be a much greater mountain to climb. Yes, it is hard work. It can be exhausting to learn English …
Introduction Talking about your school in English could be a common topic of conversation. Or maybe part of the IELTS test if you are preparing for that. But whatever your needs, this guide will show you exactly how to talk about your school in English. Dive right in… Vocabulary for Describing Your School — The …
Introduction What is car trouble? Have you ever broken down in a car far from other places? What if you had car trouble in the middle of the night? What would you do? Who could you call? Car Trouble The car engine shuddered. Then ground to a halt. Miles gripped the steering wheel tighter. What …
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I wrote two articles in the last few years that outline the state of the Online English Teaching industry as it was back then. Check them out below: The Bad Side to Teaching English Online Online Teaching – A Brighter Future for ESL Teachers? Things were bad… Did they get any better since then? NO! …
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