Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Infographic | English Phrases for Your Holiday Cocktail Party

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 @ 06:58 AM

December is here and that means we are entering the holiday season! Between now and the end of the year, you will probably be invited to a few holiday cocktail parties in the United States.

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

How Cynthia Achieved Her English Goal in Two Months

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 @ 12:22 PM

What happens when you set a goal with a specific deadline, find support and accountability for reaching that goal, and focus specifically on turning your weaknesses into strengths?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Life in Boston

Have You Hit the English Learner's Dip? How to Get Out of It

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Nov 27, 2012 @ 08:05 AM

What methods are you currently using to learn English? How well are they working? If they aren't working well, do you think the problem is that you aren't working hard enough?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Who's Helping You on Your Path to English Fluency? Say Thanks!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 @ 10:38 AM

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Life in Boston, Life in New York

8 English-learning Action Steps that I Picked Up in Japan

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 @ 07:49 AM

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Infographic | 6 English Phrasal Verbs You Can Use at Work Today

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 @ 07:01 AM

You hear phrasal verbs like hang up, carry out, or follow up every day at work, right?

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Topics: Phrasal Verbs, Business English Vocabulary

How Observing Your State of Mind Will Lead to Success in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 @ 12:17 PM

I learned something important from one of my students last week.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Don't Wait Until Tomorrow! Confusing English Vocabulary Words

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @ 08:41 AM

Do you ever get confused with words like "weight," "weigh," "way," and "weighty"?

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Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Solve Your Biggest Problem as an Adult English Learner

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Nov 07, 2012 @ 08:46 AM

Learning a new language isn't easy but it's necessary. Here you are, in the United States, and you are expected to communicate in English with your boss, your colleagues, and your clients. The pressure is on!

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Studying English? 4 Crucial Tactics You Should Use

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 @ 09:37 AM

Are you living in the United States and studying English to move up in your career? 

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

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