Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

4 Typical 4th of July Invitations and How to Respond in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jul 03, 2013 @ 08:03 AM

A big holiday is coming up here in the US tomorrow! That holiday is the fourth of July! Yay!

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Topics: English Lessons, Daily Life in the US, English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

English Tip! How to Express your Gratitude in 4 Different Situations

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jun 26, 2013 @ 06:56 AM

For today's English tip I'm going to help you be a more interesting and dynamic English speaker!

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Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Say 5 Things You Did This Weekend in Natural English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 24, 2013 @ 08:12 AM

How was your weekend? Mine was great!

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Topics: Phrasal Verbs, English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop

Alfonso's Story: How to Get Unstuck with Your English in 2 Months

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 @ 11:36 AM

Are you stuck with your English?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How to Avoid Going Insane During Your First Month in the USA

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:15 AM

Moving to a new country is never easy, especially the first month.

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching

5 Mistakes You Are Making in Everyday English Conversations

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 @ 08:54 AM

Today's lesson is a video quiz! Do you tend to make the same mistakes again and again?

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Topics: English Lessons, Video Lessons, English grammar

The Secret Ingredient for English Success: Stop Hiding

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 @ 08:03 AM

Are you hiding behind a native English speaker?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Daily Life in the US

How ESL Podcasts Can Give You a Confidence Boost in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 28, 2013 @ 11:03 AM

Want to know the best way to gain confidence in yourself as an English speaker?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Listening Practice

Is Your Business Presentation Ready for an American Audience?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 21, 2013 @ 08:28 AM

Are you getting ready to deliver a professional presentation in English?

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Topics: Business English Presentations, United States Culture, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication

6 Reasons Your Business Emails in English Are Getting Ignored

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 14, 2013 @ 02:05 PM

Do you feel confident at work when it comes to writing business emails in English?

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Topics: Business English Vocabulary

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