Fun movies for Seattle winter days
This blog was originally published on June 18, 2015, and has been updated on November 3, 2023. Seattle can have many overcast days in the Fall and winter time. Maybe you …
English for Advanced English Speakers–2 tips to take your spoken English to the next level
2 tips for advanced English speakers to improve your spoken English by yourself.
How To Make Friends With Your Neighbors
How to make friends with your neighbors is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients who have just moved to Seattle from other countries. For example, “I …
How To Help Immigrant Children Make Friends At School
How to help immigrant children make friends at school. What to do if you are a teacher, and what to do if you are a parent.
How do I learn word order in English sentences?
How do I learn to use the correct word order in English writing? Each language has its own word order in a sentence. Is there an easy way to learn word …
Help ESL international students read faster
This blog was originally published on October 11, 2010. It has been updated on February 12, 2022. In my advanced ESL class at the University of Washington, I asked, “what are …
How to Practice Grammar Learning in Daily Life
This blog was originally published on June 27, 2015, and has been updated on February 12, 2022. 2 days ago, I wrote a blog recommending some books to learn grammar on …
Recommended Books for English Learning
This article was originally published on June 23, 2017, and has been updated on February 12, 2022. My ESL clients often ask for recommendations on how to improve their grammar and …
How to speak like a native English speaker. Image by Christina at WocinTechChat.com
How to sound like a native English speaker
Tips on how to sound like a native English speaker, such as observing inflection, length of syllables, and how journalists enunciate.
How To Facilitate Meetings With International Colleagues
Here are some tips on how to facilitate meetings with international colleagues if you are not getting enough participation in discussions.