How do I use a language study log?
Do you know what a language study log is? It’s something you write in each[…]
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Presenting at the 7th Extensive Reading World Congress
I was lucky enough to be accepted as a presenter at the Seventh Extensive Reading World Congress (ERWC) held in[…]
Read moreFour ways to disagree politely
Are you afraid to disagree with people? It can be difficult, especially in another language. Directly saying ‘I disagree…’ or[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘drag your feet’ mean?
The idiom ‘drag your feet’ means to do something very slowly (or delay it) because you don’t want to do[…]
Read moreLet your students be the teachers!
(The following is an article that I originally had published in the EFL Magazine, April 2019) By Paul McAleese Have[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘stick to your guns’ mean?
The idiom ‘stick to your guns’ means to not change your opinion or decision, even when other people disagree with[…]
Read moreTOEIC tip: Understand distractors
Do you know what distractors are? They are test answers that look correct but are wrong. They are often used[…]
Read moreThe best way to do reading
Do you know what extensive reading is? It’s a great way to learn a language. It helps you read faster.[…]
Read moreHow can I become a better speaker?
Is speaking English difficult for you? It is easier if you prepare before speaking. Sometimes you know the topic before[…]
Read moreKeep an open mind with different English types
Do you know what ‘keep an open mind’ means? It means to accept and be open to different ideas or[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘out of the blue’ mean?
Have you ever heard the idiom ‘out of the blue’? It means something happens suddenly and surprisingly. It’s used when[…]
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