In the last post we talked about how American native English speakers talk in casual conversations. We identified 3 different pronunciation patterns and strategies you can use to understand them better: Linking words together...
By: Kimberly England and Chelsea Wicks In the last post, we talked about some reasons why it may be hard to understand native speakers outside of the classroom. We already discussed: Environment/background noise Topics...
By: Kimberly England and Chelsea Wicks Have you ever been out when someone starts speaking to you? You can understand what they say, but for some reason, you cannot answer more than one or...
By Chelsea Wicks & Kim England Now that you have put all this time, energy, and effort into making your personal study plan and developing strategies to follow and stick to it, you’re ready...
The day was Saturday, May 2nd. The time was 10:00am. Vicky, Seham and I were walking from the ESL Kinnoull House, towards Alvarado street in Downtown Monterey. The morning was slightly cloudy. A gentle...
It’s tough being a student, especially in a foreign country. Yet, the ESL tutors want to make sure that everyone is enjoying their experiences here. It can be hard to enjoy your time as...
This past Saturday, Riza, Yolanda, Assemgul, and I had the chance to try Salsa and Bachata dancing! Salsa and Bachata, dance styles from Spanish speaking countries, are so much fun to dance! Normally a man...
By Chelsea Wicks & Kimberly England Stick to your schedule and commitments. Here is a short list to help you stick to your schedule and keep your promises. Become a dependable, punctual student. Someone...
By Chelsea Wicks & Kim England Have you ever studied everything at once for a big test? Maybe you passed the test with no problem, but how much can you remember from that class?...
