Do you get angry a lot?
Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States
Topics: Vocabulary Workshop
Let's Talk about Winter Weather! 4 Key English Vocabulary Words
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 09:15 AM
What is the most reliable small talk topic that you can use when you don't know someone very well?
Topics: Vocabulary Workshop
4 Ways to Complain in a Restaurant in English
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 10, 2014 @ 07:46 AM
Topics: English Lessons, Vocabulary Workshop, Cultural Competence
How to Find Out If Someone Is Okay in English
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 03, 2014 @ 11:29 AM
If you run into a friend or acquaintance and they say they are fine, but they don't look "fine," how do you dig deeper to find out if they are actually ok?
Topics: United States Culture, English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop
3 Ways to Politely Decline an Invitation in English
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jan 31, 2014 @ 08:03 PM
If you are living in the US, you might run into a situation where an English speaker invites you to do something like joining an exercise class or participating in a language exchange.
Topics: English Conversation
How to Say That You Can't Meet a Deadline in English
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jan 27, 2014 @ 12:18 PM
Topics: English Conversation, Cultural Competence, Intercultural Communication, Business English Vocabulary
How to Have a Friendly Argument in English
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jan 20, 2014 @ 08:49 AM
Do you ever feel like you want to disagree with a friend or acquaintance during a conversation in English?
Topics: English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop, Cultural Competence
Video Tip # 6: Why You Should Stop Studying English Alone
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jan 17, 2014 @ 08:37 AM
Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Video Lessons
Video Tip # 5: Is Your English Old Fashioned and Out-Of-Date?
Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jan 10, 2014 @ 10:27 AM
Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Vocabulary Workshop