Haggis hunting? Ceilidh dancing? Learn about the Scottish celebration called Burns Night. As an English learner, you’ll want to join me to uncover the urban myths associated with haggis (traditionally eaten on Burns Night) so that if you visit Scotland you won’t get caught out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60XULzDYZN4 Transcript and Vocabulary: Here is the transcript to the […]
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“Ten Minutes’ Musing” This video is based on the short story Ten Minutes’ Musing by Alice Dunbar Nelson. It has four lessons which are all included in the one video. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the author and the historical context of her work, then move into vocabulary, a read-along, and a discussion
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Lesson One: Introduction Transcript: Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins…. … Introduction to Halloween What do you already know about Halloween? Can you explain the history of Halloween? Take a moment and write down your thoughts. As I mentioned, my house is full of pumpkins that I will soon carve with my pumpkin-crazy beautiful little boy.
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If you are new here, welcome! This book was the May 2021 pick for the Read with Sarah Book Club for Intermediate to Advanced English learners and also the first book we read together! Not a member yet? You can join for free HERE. All the discussions and vocabulary lists for this book are filed
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Join me in this replay of my live video to take a moment to think about the goals you are setting this year in 2021 and how you will maintain your commitment to them – commitment being the ability to do what you said you would long after the feeling in which you said it
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Once you have reached a professional level of fluency in English, the goal is to learn HOW to use your English to the best of your abilities. Namely, it’s time to work on your communication skills. Even if you’re already a good communicator in your own language it is useful to consciously work on this
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Autumn, or “fall” as folks would say in North America, is one of my favourite times of the year. I love the bright sunshine and crisp cold that arrives. I love how the leaves change colour. It’s also a beautiful reminder to let go – to release anything that isn’t serving your life just as
Simply put, “me time” is the the time that you have to yourself in which you can do something that you really love or that you find enjoyable. You may be thinking: “Me time? No seriously! What is that?” Okay, so I am being a little tongue-in-cheek! Still, perhaps it has been a while since
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