Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Phrasal Verb English Quiz! How Was the Company Picnic?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Aug 22, 2012 @ 08:41 AM

Have you ever attended your company's summer picnic or barbecue party? Did you enjoy it?

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Topics: Phrasal Verbs, English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop

Are You at Risk of English Learner's Burnout?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 @ 07:36 AM

You work hard at your English. You attend classes, you work with a private English teacher, and you meet a language exchange partner every week. You have a goal and you are willing to do anything necessary to accomplish it.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How Do Cultural Differences Affect Your ESL Classes?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 @ 07:31 AM

How do cultural differences affect your ESL classes?

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Topics: Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication

What Is the Best Time of Day to Focus on your English?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 @ 08:42 AM

What is the time of day that you are most effective and efficient?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

6 Myths About American Culture That You Learned from Hollywood

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 @ 07:13 AM

Do movies portray reality?

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

Why You Must Become an "Entrepreneurial" English Learner

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 @ 07:06 AM

There is one main difference between students who reach their English goals and those who do not.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

6 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in the U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @ 03:36 PM

In last week's article, we asked the question  "Is your child experiencing language shock?"  If you answered yes to that question, this article is for you.

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

Is Your Child Experiencing Language Shock?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 @ 09:02 AM

As an international professional living and working in the United States, one of the first things on your mind is probably your family.

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

ESL for the Office | How to Deliver an Awesome Webinar in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 @ 08:49 PM

These days, the newest and hottest way to make a presentation and engage potential clients is through a webinar.

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Topics: Business English Presentations, English Lessons, Business English Vocabulary

Fire Up the Grill! English Vocabulary Words for a Barbecue

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 @ 07:05 AM

Summer is barbecue season in the United States.

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

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