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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.
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Say It Clearly: Tricky English Words

🎤 Today's Word
➡️ hyphen

🗣️ "HY + fuhn"

#EnglishPronunciaton #TrickyWords #SayItClearly #LearnEnglish #SpeakWithConfidence
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 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.
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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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.
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
!!! 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.
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Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
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October 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
✨ 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
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 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
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
1. A piece of helpful advice
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"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."

2. A tip for the waiter
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"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.

3. Rubbish tip (British English)
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"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."

#LearnEnglish #ESL
September 21, 2025 at 12:36 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
September 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
September 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Today I'll show you how to level up your vocabulary.

Instead of using 'very' followed by an adjective, you can use a single, more powerful word. Here's an example:

➡️ Instead of saying 'very tired', you can say 'exhausted'.

EXAMPLE: By the time she reached home, she was exhausted. 🥱

#ESL
August 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Here's my updated price list.

Don't forget: You're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation before committing. It’s a chance to ask questions, get a feel for my teaching style, and see if we’re a good fit.

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August 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM