
When we think about achieving fluency in a language, body language is probably one of the last things that comes to mind. But there's a reason it's called body language! Our bodies, just like our words, communicate. In today’s post, I want to explore how paying attention to the gestures of English speakers can actually help you learn more effectively (when possible, of course!).Â
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"A journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single step."Â ~ Chinese Proverb
This past week marked another important celebratory season for my family. On Sunday, we gathered with friends to celebrate Easter with a delicious Mexican meal (guacamole and chips included… yum!). On the way there, I told my husband how much I’ve come to value creating celebratory rhythms for our family, especially now wi...

A few weeks ago, a dear teacher friend asked me, while we were recording an episode for her amazing podcast, if I had an antenna for phrasal verbs. What she meant was: am I always noticing when people use them? Ever since she asked that question, I can't help but think about all the times I notice people using phrasal verbs... all the time! So, the answer is yes - I definitely have a phrasal v...
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