Writing an Informal Email to a Friend (A2/B1 Writing)
When I first arrived in Australia, email was how I kept in touch with home. Here's how to write a great informal email in English.
Category: English Teaching
Phonics: Short Vowel Sounds — Cat, Bed, Pig, Dog, Bus (A1)
The five short vowels are the foundation of English reading. My daughter is learning them right now — let's learn together!
English for Job Interviews — What to Say & How (B2)
I was interviewed in three languages for jobs across three continents. Here's what I learned about what actually works in an English job interview.
10 Essential English Idioms — With Real Stories (B2)
My first year in an Australian workplace, I understood every word but missed the meaning. Idioms. Here are the 10 I needed most.
What is a CCQ? — Teacher Training Micro-Lesson
I was corrected sharply during a teaching practice for asking 'Do you understand?' Here's the better question — and why it matters.
Cambridge B2 Reading Exam — 3-Pass Strategy Guide
I prepared for language exams myself, without a tutor, in three languages. Here's the strategy that actually works for reading under time pressure.
Classroom Language — What Does Your Teacher Say? (A1 Kids)
In every classroom I've ever been in — from Chittagong to Sydney to Réunion — these are the words every student needs to know.
Third Conditional — Regret, Relief & Imagination (C1 Grammar)
If I had not left Chittagong, I would not have learned four languages. Third conditional is the grammar of turning points.
How to Write a Paragraph — The PEEL Method (B1 Writing)
Every essay, every formal email, every job application I've written follows one structure. PEEL. Let me show you.
Future Tenses: Will vs Going To (B1 Grammar)
In 2017, I said 'I'm going to move to France.' In 2026, I said 'I will build something lasting here.' Both are future — but they're not the same.