Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

How to Double Your English Conversation Confidence in the Next 30 Days

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Mar 25, 2015 @ 01:28 PM

You want to feel confident when you get into English conversations, right?

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Topics: English Conversation

How to Ask for Clarification in English without Saying "What?!"

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Feb 04, 2015 @ 08:00 AM

Do you ever misunderstand what is said to you in English?

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Topics: English Conversation

3 Ways to Casually Invite Someone Out for Coffee in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jan 30, 2015 @ 09:35 AM

Do you want to invite someone out for coffee in English? Maybe this person is a friend, a colleague or even a romantic interest?

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Topics: English Conversation

Video Lesson! How to Politely Say "No" to an Invitation in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Nov 18, 2014 @ 07:54 PM

Do you struggle when you don't know the right English vocabulary words to use in certain situations?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, English Conversation

Do You Want to Speak English with Confidence? Set a Deadline!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 04:47 PM

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Topics: English Lessons, English Conversation, Business English Vocabulary

5 New Ways to Say "Thank You" in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 18, 2014 @ 07:47 AM

Do you sometimes feel grateful for what you have or what someone has done for you? 

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Topics: English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Describe Your Friendships in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 @ 08:05 AM

Do you have a lot of cool and interesting friends?

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Topics: English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Talk About Your Emotions in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jul 18, 2014 @ 07:00 AM

Do you ever want to say how you are feeling about something in English but don't know the exact word to explain your feeling in an English conversation?

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Topics: English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

How to Talk About Your Family in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 09, 2014 @ 07:13 AM

Do you look like anyone in your family?

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Topics: English Conversation, Vocabulary Workshop

4 Things to Know When You Meet and Greet an American Person

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, May 08, 2014 @ 12:28 PM

This week I got a question from an All Ears English listener from Brazil.

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Topics: United States Culture, English Conversation, Business English Vocabulary

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