Common colloquial reductions/contractions in English
Colloquial reductions or phonetic contractions are informal shortenings of words or phrases commonly used in…
Gaining maximum English fluency when complete immersion isn’t possible
Learning English effectively requires dedication, immersion, and strategic practice. While full immersion in an English-speaking…
Engineering and science: Water reclamation (video-based lesson)
This ESL lesson plan is designed for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C1) and focuses on…
Science and engineering: Water reclamation (vocab lesson)
Teaching someone to talk about water reclamation in English involves introducing key vocabulary, useful phrases,…
Loanwords and diminutives: English words taken from Spanish
Spanish loanwords, diminutives, and phrases have significantly influenced English, reflecting cultural exchanges in areas like…
Loanwords and diminutives: French words and phrases found in the English langauge
In English, we have taken words from other languages and call these words “loanwords“. Loanwords…
Talking about anime in English
This lesson is designed to immerse learners in the vibrant world of anime and its…
Death, dead, die, died, dying — The differences and how they are used
The words death, dead, die, died, and dying are often used interchangeably in casual conversation,…
Psychology: The art of self-discipline
This lesson is designed to equip learners with essential vocabulary, psychological insights, and practical language…
Psychology: Talking about perfectionism
This lesson plan introduces intermediate learners to the concept of perfectionism, exploring its psychological implications…
