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Stop Memorizing Phrasal Verbs: The 3-Level Logic System to Learn English Naturally
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…
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Why “Do Sport” is a Giant Red Flag (And What You Should Say Instead)
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…
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Are You “Constipated” at Work? The Most Dangerous (and Hilarious) English False Friends You Need to Avoid
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…
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ADL Communication for CNAs: How to Handle Patient Refusals with Dignity
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…
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The 3 Unwritten Cultural Rules of U.S. Hospitals Every International Nurse Should Know
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…
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Stop Memorizing Business Phrasal Verbs: The 3-Level Decoding System
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…
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Stop Memorizing Phrasal Verbs, just understand and use them!
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…
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The Ultimate Guide to Captioning for English Language Learners
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…
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How and When to Use “Claim” in English – Avoid These Common Mistakes!
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…
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“Make” vs “Do”: Understanding the Difference
“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…
