There’s a lot of noise out there.
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to pay attention to.
Good questions cut through the noise.
Are You Still Using These “Evil” Pronouns
Last night I met an old friend for dinner.
Like me, he’s been an English teacher for a long time.
So what do English teachers talk about after a couple of beers?
A Vocab Upgrade
Do you use the word “very” a lot?
Maybe… too much?
It’s a very good word.
If You Want To Sound Smart Don’t Say “Smart”
Everyone learns “smart” on their second day of English class.
Instead, if you want to sound smart, say “wise” or “wisdom.”
Example: Improving your English now is a very wise thing to do for the future.
The F—–ing Dictionary
You meet the most interesting people online.
This week I’m running some new ads on Facebook.
Perhaps you’ve even seen one or two.
Stay Simple
“How do you travel with only one bag?”
Recently, I was talking with one my Power Word Academy members about my travels.
Earlier this year I was in Mexico. Now I’m in the Czech Republic. Next, I’m off to Greece.
Feel Confident Before You Become Fluent
This is going to sound incredible.
I don’t know if you’ll believe me.
All I can tell you is I’ve heard it with my own ears.
How To Gain Power Over Your Fear Of Speaking English
This week we’re talking about the “F” word.
FEAR.
Yesterday, I told you it’s a common problem (less in Italy, more in the rest of the word)
Let’s Talk About The “F” Word
“Ahoj” from hot and sweaty Prague.
That’s how Czechs say “Hey.”
And did you know, it’s also how American sailors say “Hello.”
Is A Grammar Teacher Living In Your Head?
I once had a student who was very afraid to speak.
Every time she said “Hello” her heart would beat faster.
I soon discovered the cause of her fear.
