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Where did the word "Halloween" come from?

A long time ago, “Halloween” was spelled “All Hallows’ Even.” The word “even” meant “evening.” Late...

Santa, Will I Achieve My Goals? With Micro-Goals, You Can Do It!

In January, many of us made New Year's resolutions.  We may have had big plans to learn a language ...

The fear of speaking English (and how to overcome it)

Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English Many English learners share one common struggle, the fear o...

October Blooms

Fall is well underway here in Southern Ontario, Canada. Many leaves have changed colour and dropped...

10 Reasons Why You Need English When Traveling the World

10 Reasons Why You Need English When Traveling the World Dreaming of exploring new countries, t...

Let's Make a Bingo Sheet for Various Goals!

This is a bingo sheet I created to help me beat my perfection while working towards some of my arti...

How Everyday English Transforms Adult Learners.

As an experienced ESL teacher, university graduate, and mentor to aspiring educators, I’ve had the...

New lesson! Let's describe a short video!

Many of you are already enjoying my popular 'Describe a Picture' lesson and realising the huge bene...

Every Child Can Shine in English.

Hello, I’m Thulee a certified English tutor who believes that every child has their own special way...

Did You Know- With Miss Asanda

?? It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true! According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “set...

10 Grammar Conflicts That Can Cause Confusion

Misunderstandings often happen as a result of a breakdown in communication: what the speaker said v...

Five Tiny Goals to Take You to 2026 - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSION  The end of the year is coming! Maybe you feel you didn’t study enough and want to do...

INCREASE YOUR VOCABULARY WITH TEACHER ANNY!

Hello wonderful people!  My clients often ask me 'how can I overcome my level plateau and upscale...

Did You Know #02- With Miss Asanda

?? DID YOU KNOW? The longest English word is so long… it would take you 3 hours to say it out loud!...

One thing I look forward to at the end of this year

As the year comes to an end, I’m really looking forward to slowing down a little, reflecting on my ...

One Thing I’m Looking Forward to at the End of This Year

As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on how much growth, laughter, and learning have ...

My First Christmas in Australia

My First Christmas in Australia! ?? Hello everyone! This year will be my first Christmas in Austral...

How to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry This Christmas

Confession time: The thing I look forward to most at the end of the year isn't the presents or the ...

The Six Points of Certainty A Literary English Course with the Author

What happens when the last traces of humanity are studied by artificial minds? What does it mean to...

Quick tips: give s.t. a…

Casual English is usually all about making things shorter and saying less, but that’s not always th...