Teaching in Manaus

When I was presented with an opportunity to work as an English Teacher in Manaus, Brazil, I gladly...

The Force of Stress and the Choice We Make

What is stress? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension as the body’s reaction to the...

Will English Confuse the Baby?

Here in Boston, many of my students, coworkers, neighbors, and friends are raising multicultural...

How to Benefit from Any Class

The more you practice, the less time you have to spend on repetition, and, therefore, you will get...

Easy Habits that Improve your Writing Skills

Writing can be a challenge and a hard task for a lot of ESL learners. Many learners are reluctant...

Using the Passive Voice in Real Life

Does it ever seem like grammar doesn’t matter or help you in your daily life? Maybe you have been...

Filling Out Race and Ethnicity Questions on Applications in the U.S.

On many applications and paperwork in the United States, you are required to fill out what race or...

I Want to Set SMART Goals

A SMART goal isn’t just an intelligent goal. It’s a goal with a specific structure that gives you a...

Difficulties for Immigrants in the US & How to Overcome the Challenges

Being an immigrant is a life-changing challenge. I have been living in America but originally I...

Embracing Imperfection

Many artists and performers are perfectionists to a fault, and this both propels them to glory and...