English Conversation Tutor
@englishtutor.bsky.social
Although I’m officially retired as an ESL Teacher, I continue to help learners online improve their English conversational skills. My lessons focus on clear communication, cultural understanding, and building confidence.
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About my English conversation lessons
YouTube video by Diana Frank
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In my introductory video I explain more about my English conversation lessons.
#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
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#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
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November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Say It Clearly: Tricky English Words
🎤 Today's Word
➡️ hyphen
🗣️ "HY + fuhn"
#EnglishPronunciaton #TrickyWords #SayItClearly #LearnEnglish #SpeakWithConfidence
🎤 Today's Word
➡️ hyphen
🗣️ "HY + fuhn"
#EnglishPronunciaton #TrickyWords #SayItClearly #LearnEnglish #SpeakWithConfidence
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Say It Clearly: Tricky English Words
🎤 Today's Word
➡️ hyphen
🗣️ "HY + fuhn"
#EnglishPronunciaton #TrickyWords #SayItClearly #LearnEnglish #SpeakWithConfidence
🎤 Today's Word
➡️ hyphen
🗣️ "HY + fuhn"
#EnglishPronunciaton #TrickyWords #SayItClearly #LearnEnglish #SpeakWithConfidence
roof vs ceiling
🟣 A ‘roof’ is the top structure of a building that you can see on the OUTSIDE.
Example:
🔹A cat had climbed on top of the roof.
🟣 A ‘ceiling’ is the surface INSIDE a room that you can see when you look up.
Example:
🔹 I don’t have air conditioning, but I do have a ceiling fan.
🟣 A ‘roof’ is the top structure of a building that you can see on the OUTSIDE.
Example:
🔹A cat had climbed on top of the roof.
🟣 A ‘ceiling’ is the surface INSIDE a room that you can see when you look up.
Example:
🔹 I don’t have air conditioning, but I do have a ceiling fan.
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
roof vs ceiling
🟣 A ‘roof’ is the top structure of a building that you can see on the OUTSIDE.
Example:
🔹A cat had climbed on top of the roof.
🟣 A ‘ceiling’ is the surface INSIDE a room that you can see when you look up.
Example:
🔹 I don’t have air conditioning, but I do have a ceiling fan.
🟣 A ‘roof’ is the top structure of a building that you can see on the OUTSIDE.
Example:
🔹A cat had climbed on top of the roof.
🟣 A ‘ceiling’ is the surface INSIDE a room that you can see when you look up.
Example:
🔹 I don’t have air conditioning, but I do have a ceiling fan.
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
October 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I was recently asked if there was an expression which described people who are extremely close friends.
My answer was:
➡️ as thick as thieves
Definition:
People who are close friends and share secrets.
Example:
Since starting on the new project, those two have become as thick as thieves.
My answer was:
➡️ as thick as thieves
Definition:
People who are close friends and share secrets.
Example:
Since starting on the new project, those two have become as thick as thieves.
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I was recently asked if there was an expression which described people who are extremely close friends.
My answer was:
➡️ as thick as thieves
Definition:
People who are close friends and share secrets.
Example:
Since starting on the new project, those two have become as thick as thieves.
My answer was:
➡️ as thick as thieves
Definition:
People who are close friends and share secrets.
Example:
Since starting on the new project, those two have become as thick as thieves.
As part of my daily German practice, I use transparent.com to explore a new “word of the day,” complete with an example sentence and audio. 🔉
I also read a page or two out loud from a German novel. 📖
How do you practise your second language in your spare time?
#SecondLanguagePractice
I also read a page or two out loud from a German novel. 📖
How do you practise your second language in your spare time?
#SecondLanguagePractice
Transparent Language | Language Learning for Organizations
Language learning app in 110+ languages. Supporting language programs for libraries, K-12, higher ed, corporate training, and US Government agencies.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As part of my daily German practice, I use transparent.com to explore a new “word of the day,” complete with an example sentence and audio. 🔉
I also read a page or two out loud from a German novel. 📖
How do you practise your second language in your spare time?
#SecondLanguagePractice
I also read a page or two out loud from a German novel. 📖
How do you practise your second language in your spare time?
#SecondLanguagePractice
🔹 Quiz time 🔹
#GrammarQuiz #English #WritingTips #CommunicationSkills #ESL #AdvancedEnglish #BusinessEnglish
#GrammarQuiz #English #WritingTips #CommunicationSkills #ESL #AdvancedEnglish #BusinessEnglish
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!
I found the following lesson online:
➡️ Leaving Home: A teenage dilemma
B1/B2
Click on the link below.
This topic works for everyone, e.g. parents anticipating their children leaving home, or adults remembering their first taste of independence.
#ESLTutor
I found the following lesson online:
➡️ Leaving Home: A teenage dilemma
B1/B2
Click on the link below.
This topic works for everyone, e.g. parents anticipating their children leaving home, or adults remembering their first taste of independence.
#ESLTutor
Leaving home | the teenage dilemma - Intermediate English
Leaving home - why many British teenagers want to find a different life. EFL reading - Intermediate English.
linguapress.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!
I found the following lesson online:
➡️ Leaving Home: A teenage dilemma
B1/B2
Click on the link below.
This topic works for everyone, e.g. parents anticipating their children leaving home, or adults remembering their first taste of independence.
#ESLTutor
I found the following lesson online:
➡️ Leaving Home: A teenage dilemma
B1/B2
Click on the link below.
This topic works for everyone, e.g. parents anticipating their children leaving home, or adults remembering their first taste of independence.
#ESLTutor
!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!
Here's a LinkedIn article I wrote on how to start your own online tutoring business, and what I Iearnt along the way.
👇👇👇
Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-tr...
#ESLTeacher #ESLTutor #TEFL #onlineTeaching
Here's a LinkedIn article I wrote on how to start your own online tutoring business, and what I Iearnt along the way.
👇👇👇
Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-tr...
#ESLTeacher #ESLTutor #TEFL #onlineTeaching
October 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!
Here's a LinkedIn article I wrote on how to start your own online tutoring business, and what I Iearnt along the way.
👇👇👇
Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-tr...
#ESLTeacher #ESLTutor #TEFL #onlineTeaching
Here's a LinkedIn article I wrote on how to start your own online tutoring business, and what I Iearnt along the way.
👇👇👇
Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-tr...
#ESLTeacher #ESLTutor #TEFL #onlineTeaching
✨ idiom ✨
➡️ pipe dream
Definition:
an unrealistic hope or dream
Examples:
🔹Becoming a professional pianist without ever practising is a pipe dream.
🔹Pipe dreams do come true, you know!
🔹Now all we need to do is turn this pipe dream into reality.
#idiom #pipedream #englishlesson #learnenglish
➡️ pipe dream
Definition:
an unrealistic hope or dream
Examples:
🔹Becoming a professional pianist without ever practising is a pipe dream.
🔹Pipe dreams do come true, you know!
🔹Now all we need to do is turn this pipe dream into reality.
#idiom #pipedream #englishlesson #learnenglish
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
✨ idiom ✨
➡️ pipe dream
Definition:
an unrealistic hope or dream
Examples:
🔹Becoming a professional pianist without ever practising is a pipe dream.
🔹Pipe dreams do come true, you know!
🔹Now all we need to do is turn this pipe dream into reality.
#idiom #pipedream #englishlesson #learnenglish
➡️ pipe dream
Definition:
an unrealistic hope or dream
Examples:
🔹Becoming a professional pianist without ever practising is a pipe dream.
🔹Pipe dreams do come true, you know!
🔹Now all we need to do is turn this pipe dream into reality.
#idiom #pipedream #englishlesson #learnenglish
!!! Calling all ESL teachers !!!
Need fresh materials? Here's some I found.
Topic: 🏡 Neighbours
🔹B1: Get to know the neighbours (adjectives to describe people) www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-res...
🔹B2: Neighbour disputes (vocab, discussion & writing) manwrites.com/neighbours-f...
#TEFL
Need fresh materials? Here's some I found.
Topic: 🏡 Neighbours
🔹B1: Get to know the neighbours (adjectives to describe people) www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-res...
🔹B2: Neighbour disputes (vocab, discussion & writing) manwrites.com/neighbours-f...
#TEFL
Get to know the neighbours
IntroductionStudents are led through a series of activities to create profiles for imaginary characters who live in the same neighbourhood. The lesson then brings these characters together at a neighb...
www.teachingenglish.org.uk
October 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
!!! Calling all ESL teachers !!!
Need fresh materials? Here's some I found.
Topic: 🏡 Neighbours
🔹B1: Get to know the neighbours (adjectives to describe people) www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-res...
🔹B2: Neighbour disputes (vocab, discussion & writing) manwrites.com/neighbours-f...
#TEFL
Need fresh materials? Here's some I found.
Topic: 🏡 Neighbours
🔹B1: Get to know the neighbours (adjectives to describe people) www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-res...
🔹B2: Neighbour disputes (vocab, discussion & writing) manwrites.com/neighbours-f...
#TEFL
My latest blog:
English for Nature Lovers🌳🌱🪵🌼🦉
#EnglishLearning #EnglishLearner #ESL #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishForNature
#NatureVocabulary #NatureLover
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English for Nature Lovers🌳🌱🪵🌼🦉
#EnglishLearning #EnglishLearner #ESL #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishForNature
#NatureVocabulary #NatureLover
dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com/2025/09/engl...
English for Nature Lovers
A photo of me in a park In my lessons, the topic of ‘nature’ vocabulary comes up all the time. Even for those who live in cities, understand...
dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My latest blog:
English for Nature Lovers🌳🌱🪵🌼🦉
#EnglishLearning #EnglishLearner #ESL #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishForNature
#NatureVocabulary #NatureLover
dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com/2025/09/engl...
English for Nature Lovers🌳🌱🪵🌼🦉
#EnglishLearning #EnglishLearner #ESL #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishForNature
#NatureVocabulary #NatureLover
dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com/2025/09/engl...
In my introductory video I explain more about my English conversation lessons.
#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
youtu.be/qFAxB5P38GM?...
#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
youtu.be/qFAxB5P38GM?...
About my English conversation lessons
YouTube video by Diana Frank
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In my introductory video I explain more about my English conversation lessons.
#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
youtu.be/qFAxB5P38GM?...
#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary
youtu.be/qFAxB5P38GM?...
Reposted by English Conversation Tutor
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Do you know this expression?
➡️ I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
Definition:
When something is so bad that no one, not even a person I dislike, deserves to experience it.
Example:
🔹 I wouldn’t wish this illness on my own worst enemy. No-one should have to go through that.
#EnglishIdioms
➡️ I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
Definition:
When something is so bad that no one, not even a person I dislike, deserves to experience it.
Example:
🔹 I wouldn’t wish this illness on my own worst enemy. No-one should have to go through that.
#EnglishIdioms
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Do you know this expression?
➡️ I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
Definition:
When something is so bad that no one, not even a person I dislike, deserves to experience it.
Example:
🔹 I wouldn’t wish this illness on my own worst enemy. No-one should have to go through that.
#EnglishIdioms
➡️ I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy
Definition:
When something is so bad that no one, not even a person I dislike, deserves to experience it.
Example:
🔹 I wouldn’t wish this illness on my own worst enemy. No-one should have to go through that.
#EnglishIdioms
Reposted by English Conversation Tutor
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
🔹Quiz time🔹
#ESL #EnglishLearning #LearnEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishGrammar #Vocabulary #StudyEnglish
#ESL #EnglishLearning #LearnEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishGrammar #Vocabulary #StudyEnglish
September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
My new introductory video 📹
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL
A little bit about my teaching background.
#Learnenglish #EnglishTeacher #EnglishTutor #LearnEnglishWithMe #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishLessons #EnglishSpeaking #englishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishConfidence
#Learnenglish #EnglishTeacher #EnglishTutor #LearnEnglishWithMe #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishLessons #EnglishSpeaking #englishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishConfidence
September 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
A little bit about my teaching background.
#Learnenglish #EnglishTeacher #EnglishTutor #LearnEnglishWithMe #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishLessons #EnglishSpeaking #englishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishConfidence
#Learnenglish #EnglishTeacher #EnglishTutor #LearnEnglishWithMe #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishLessons #EnglishSpeaking #englishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishConfidence
1. A piece of helpful advice
👇
"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."
2. A tip for the waiter
👇
"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.
3. Rubbish tip (British English)
👇
"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."
#LearnEnglish #ESL
👇
"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."
2. A tip for the waiter
👇
"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.
3. Rubbish tip (British English)
👇
"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."
#LearnEnglish #ESL
September 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
1. A piece of helpful advice
👇
"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."
2. A tip for the waiter
👇
"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.
3. Rubbish tip (British English)
👇
"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."
#LearnEnglish #ESL
👇
"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."
2. A tip for the waiter
👇
"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.
3. Rubbish tip (British English)
👇
"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."
#LearnEnglish #ESL
🏝️ What would you take with you to a desert island? 🏝️
We use Conditional 2 to talk about unlikely situations and its probable result.
If + past simple, ...would + infinitive
EXAMPLE: If I were on a desert island, I would take a radio with me to listen to the news and music.
#ESL #EnglishLearning
We use Conditional 2 to talk about unlikely situations and its probable result.
If + past simple, ...would + infinitive
EXAMPLE: If I were on a desert island, I would take a radio with me to listen to the news and music.
#ESL #EnglishLearning
September 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🏝️ What would you take with you to a desert island? 🏝️
We use Conditional 2 to talk about unlikely situations and its probable result.
If + past simple, ...would + infinitive
EXAMPLE: If I were on a desert island, I would take a radio with me to listen to the news and music.
#ESL #EnglishLearning
We use Conditional 2 to talk about unlikely situations and its probable result.
If + past simple, ...would + infinitive
EXAMPLE: If I were on a desert island, I would take a radio with me to listen to the news and music.
#ESL #EnglishLearning
September 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM