Author: Mr. Byler
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Stop Memorizing Phrasal Verbs: The 3-Level Logic System to Learn English Naturally
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If you have ever screamed, cried, or quietly despaired over English phrasal verbs, you are in very good company. “I hate phrasal verbs!” is practically the official anthem of English learners worldwide. For over a decade, I have worked as an English teacher in Burgos, Spain, balancing my life between there and Indiana, USA. I’ll…
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Why “Do Sport” is a Giant Red Flag (And What You Should Say Instead)
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I have a confession to make. When you open the very first chapter of my book, “El Libro de Inglés que te hubiera ahorrado años de estudio”, you are greeted by a chapter called “Do sport” — El gimnasio imaginario. In it, I get pretty tough on anyone who uses the phrase “do sport.” But…
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Are You “Constipated” at Work? The Most Dangerous (and Hilarious) English False Friends You Need to Avoid
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Picture this: You are in an important business meeting or on a first date. You want to casually mention that you have a slight head cold or that you have a busy calendar tonight. Suddenly, you notice the person opposite you freeze, their eyes widen, and they desperately try to suppress a laugh. Congratulations: You…
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ADL Communication for CNAs: How to Handle Patient Refusals with Dignity
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Beyond “Patient Refused”: How to Handle Daily Care Resistance with Professional Dignity Picture this scene: It is 7:42 a.m. You are halfway through a bed bath for Mr. Osei, a seventy-seven-year-old recovering from a stroke. As you move to wash his lower body, he suddenly pulls the blanket up, turns his face toward the wall,…
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The 3 Unwritten Cultural Rules of U.S. Hospitals Every International Nurse Should Know
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You walk onto your unit with years of clinical experience. You know how to recognize a change in condition, you know your anatomy, and you have a heart for your patients. However, in the United States healthcare system, clinical skill is only half the job. The other half is navigating the unwritten rules of the…
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Stop Memorizing Business Phrasal Verbs: The 3-Level Decoding System
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Have you ever stared at a list of business phrasal verbs, memorized them with flashcards, and completely forgotten them during a meeting a week later? If so, you need to know a secret: your memory is not broken, but the tool you are using is. Trying to memorize phrasal verbs by rote is like trying…
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Stop Memorizing Phrasal Verbs, just understand and use them!
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How many phrasal verbs have you tried to memorize in your life? Fifty? A hundred? A massive list of random words you copied into a notebook, hoping they would somehow stick? Now ask yourself a harder question. How many of them stayed in your head when you actually needed them? If you have been studying…
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The Ultimate Guide to Captioning for English Language Learners
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Hello everyone, and welcome to this extensive blog post about the captioning industry—one of the fastest-growing fields in media and technology today. As an ESL teacher who has worked with many students aiming to refine their professional English skills, I’ve noticed that captioning has become a fascinating topic—both for those pursuing a career in media…
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How and When to Use “Claim” in English – Avoid These Common Mistakes!
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Recently, one of my students mentioned they had to “make a claim” in English because they were overcharged. They tried to use “claim” to explain this, which is a pretty common mistake among English learners! So, I thought it would be helpful to explain when and how we actually use “claim” in English – and…
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“Make” vs “Do”: Understanding the Difference
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“Make” vs “Do”: Understanding the Difference Learning English can be tricky, especially when it comes to words that seem similar but are used in different ways. “Make” and “Do” are perfect examples of this confusion. If you’re learning English, you might wonder when to use one or the other, as both often translate to the…