I read this blog about a woman who lived in a foreign country with her husband, and she didn't speak that country's native language. She relied on her husband for all native communication. Then her husband was in a bad accident and she could not communicate extensively with the people in the hospital to feel confident in her husband's care. It was so sad to read about and broke my heart. It is so hard to need to say things that you just cannot find the right words for. This is why I love my students so much. I have had classes with students in birthday parties, at hospitals, in airports, at home, at restaurants, at school, at a park, or in their car. I have students laugh, sing, play piano, cry, dance. Many students are being brave and daring to tackle the world, their world, every step of the way and learn how to enter that world in the language that allows them to engage the most. I admire my students. If you want a helping hand to help you learn English (the type of English most relevant to you), feel free to reach out and send me a message. Have a beautiful day!

Is it true that it is easier for children to pick up a new language than adults? Most researchers would agree that kids tend to pick up languages faster, but this why you might think. Age doesn't necessarily hinder how quickly my students pick up on English. The more important factor is whether a person feels self-conscious or fearful of making mistakes. Kids often have less fear of judgement, and a lot of their learning comes from play, so risk feels low. This is why it is so very important to find groups, teachers, friends and neighbors who allow you to safely make mistakes, and to learn and grow from these experiences rather than feel embarassed or ashamed. I hope everyone can find their safe place to learn with people who are patient and who encourage them. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I love providing a safe place for my students to build confidence in their abilities.

Many English words have changed their meaning over time – for example, “awful” used to mean ‘inspiring wonder’ and was a short version of “full of awe”, whereas ‘nice’ used to mean “silly”. Words can change meaning over time! What used to be normal, can become offensive.

Did you know? 90% of English text consists of under 1000 words. Learn the most popular words, and you have a pretty good grasp on a lot of texts.

Did you know? Approximately 4,000 words are added to the English dictionary every year! Talk about evolving language!

Did you know? All International airplane pilots must identify themselves in ENGLISH to air control! English is becoming an ever so growing needed tool.

Did you know? Some English slang is created by combining two words. Hungry+Angry= Hangry I need a sandwich!

Did you know the longest word in the English language contains 45 letters? pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis The crazy part is even if you have no clue what this word means, knowing prefixes and word roots can help you decipher most of it's meaning!

Did you know? According to Cactus Languarge Facts, English is spoken by more than 952 million people around the world!