Which do you love more?
Phrasal verbs or visiting the dentist?
I know, phrasal verbs are confusing.
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VOCABULARY CRIME #4: Memorizing Translations
“Your homework is to learn the vocabulary at the end of the chapter.”
That’s what language teachers all over the world tell their students.
And how do the students learn the vocabulary?
Vocabulary Crime #3: Do NOT Learn Definitions. This Works MUCH Better…
Once a week I meet my School of Speaking students online.
We have a lesson, we chat, they ask questions…
Here’s one I got this Saturday…
VOCABULARY CRIMES-Don’t Waste Your Time Learning These Words
I’ve got a friend living in Spain.
He’s American.
And he’s learning the language.
VOCABULARY CRIMES: The True Story Of Why You Confuse Simple Words
This happened to me last week.
It was embarrassing.
It was frustrating.
Do you make this mistake?
What a lovely day…
Let’s have a party!
So I had some friends over.
English Mistakes Are Fine. Except This One…
Relax.
Mistakes are fine.
That’s what I always tell my students.
The Three Levels Of Speaking Practice For The Nervous English Speaker
“stammering”
“too nervous”
“afraid to speak”
If Your Dream Is To Speak Fluent English – My #1 Tip
Marcel S. says that his dream is “to travel around the world.”
Srinivas K. says that he wants to “share my thoughts and views through English.”
And Dr. T says, “to make friends.”
Too Busy For English? Here’s What My Best Students Do.
A few weeks ago I had dinner with a Dutch friend.
It was one of those long summer nights where it stays light and warm till late.
We sat outside and talked and watched the neighborhood walk by.