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My Upcoming English Goals

It’s that time of the year again… when we reflect on what we’ve accomplished and what we haven’t, and we start making plans for the next year. It’s the perfect opportunity to start fresh—the perfect time to begin something new. That’s exactly what I’m thinking about as I write this newsletter po...

Dec 30, 2024 authentic english goals listening notes phrasal verbs

Feeling Like you Don't Measure Up

First of all, season's greetings from our family to yours. This week, a dear Instagram follower asked me if I’ve ever suffered from imposter syndrome—that nagging feeling of being a fraud, not good enough, and fearing that someday someone will find out we’re not as capable as we seem. As you mi...

Dec 23, 2024 confidence imposter syndrome learning

The Goal I Failed to Reach this Year

This year, I decided to join the 1,000 Hours Outside challenge—a challenge where the goal is for parents and kids to spend 1,000 hours outside, preferably in nature... Pretty wild, huh? Initially, I thought it would be very difficult for me to complete the challenge because I live in a place whe...

Dec 16, 2024 goals intentional progress transformation

The Logic Behind Phrasal Verbs

I believe most of our The Lighthouse readers found their way here through my e-book on the top 10 most commonly used phrasal verbs. If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a while, you may have noticed that I talk about phrasal verbs a lot… but why? Couldn’t I focus on something more fun or...

Dec 08, 2024 core meaning metaphors phrasal verbs

Subtitles are Good for You

Most language learners I know love watching TV shows and movies to improve their language skills. While I wouldn’t say that I'm obsessed with movies or TV shows (I’m more of a documentary kind of girl), I do remember feeling a twinge of guilt whenever I would watch with subtitles on. "If I keep ...

Dec 08, 2024 goals guilt research subtitles

How Gratitude Changed my English Learning Journey

The Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. is around the corner, and during this season, many people take the time to express their gratitude for the things they have or the good things that have happened to them. To be honest, I think expressing gratitude is easier said than done... I mean, sometimes...

Dec 08, 2024 creativity gratitude resources

Are you Learning English or Learning about English?

If you’re reading this issue, chances are you’re an English learner. You probably already know the basics and just need that extra push to move closer to fluency. Maybe you’re stuck on that “intermediate plateau”—feeling like you’re not making progress or improving.

Dec 08, 2024 active learning phrasal verbs

How to "Fall in Love" with Learning English

I live in an area where the fall season is just stunning! Just look at the picture below (no filter, and the colors are much more vibrant in person!). It's easy to understand why I fall in love with fall every fall. Okay, let's try that again. Every fall, I am so amazed by the beauty I see in th...

Dec 08, 2024 delight fall in love passion

"My English is Terrible"

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said this about your English… I’ve got both hands raised up high! 🙌 If there’s one word I often hear English learners use to describe their English, it’s “terrible.” I guess we should start by understanding what "terrible" actually means. What does the dictionary s...

Dec 08, 2024 harm terrible work in progress

What are you afraid of?

I used to be terrified of speaking English in public. My hands would start sweating and my heart would pound so loud I was afraid others could hear it. I could never understand how I was able to talk to myself in the mirror so fluently, but in front of others, I just felt like a fraud. Why was I...

Dec 08, 2024 afraid communicate perfectionism

Can I Learn English while Sleeping?

If you've been studying English for a while, you've likely come across videos that promise to "help" you learn English while sleeping. Who wouldn't want to learn a new skill while sleeping? How much easier would that be? To answer the question above, no, you cannot learn an entire language while...

Dec 08, 2024 learning english memories sleep

How to "Think" in English

When I began my journey towards English fluency, I was often so disappointed at myself because I could not "think" in English. But why? Even after watching a million videos on how to think in English, I still couldn't do it. I still can't 100% of the time. Why does it seem impossible to think in...

Dec 08, 2024 natural think using english

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Navigating your Way to English Fluency

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Navigating your Way to English Fluency

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