Happy new [school] year! I hope you've had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back into the groove of things, be it work, school or...

First of all, "it's/that's a wrap" is used in cinematography to say that a scene or a movie has been finished filming and everyone can go...

As I stated in another post, the weather is the perfect small talk topic, but it's becoming more than just small talk, I'd say right now...

Have you ever been to Iceland? Yes, I have. I went last year with my boyfriend. No, I haven't. I'd like to go someday. The (dreaded)...

Have you ever climbed a mountain? Have you ever even been to the mountains? Do you even like the mountains? What the ?*#$ does that have...

I can't wait till next week, I'm going to the b*tch! I need to write a note, can you give me a sh*t of paper please? I haven't eaten all...

So, what are you doing this year for your holidays? We're going on a cruise, all expenses paid... Sound familiar? Okay, maybe not the all...

I've studied English for ___ years, but I still don't feel like I can speak it very well... Us language teachers hear this at least once...

Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS, Trinity...the Common European Framework...reading and use, writing, speaking, listening...HELP! You've been...

My sister's husband's nieces and nephews are my... Talking about your immediate family members in English is fairly simple, but what...

I made a cake, so now I need to do some exercise because I ate it all! So English strikes again. In both Spanish and Italian, and...

I like fruit. A fruit has fallen from the tree. The fruit is ripe. Why?!?!?! Articles are horrid little creatures. You can't live with...

How are you? I'm fine thanks, and you? How many of your English conversations start out like this? There is, of course, nothing wrong...

Ironically enough, May 1st, or International Worker's Day, was on a Sunday this year, so no holiday for us workers, at least not here in...

Grammar exercises. To do them, or not to do them, that is the question. Many of my students come to me saying something along the lines...

Why read in another language when you don't even have time to read a book in your own language? The reality is that we are all busy and...

THE FUTURE That's a big word. One that right now is full of uncertainty, but I suppose it's always been that way, right? The only thing...

First of all, Claire, what is an ode. Second of all, Claire, you're a teacher not a biologist. Yes, but this week is National Wildlife...

Really. It's true! Technology is advancing in leaps and bounds and pretty much just dragging us along for the ride...It has its pros and...

I said it. I - hate - Spring. I dislike Spring. I don't like Spring. I'd rather not have Spring. I prefer Winter. I'm not a fan of...