Collocations: Make vs Do — Never Mix Them Up Again (B1)
As a barista, you make coffee. As a manager, you make decisions. But you do the cleaning, not make it. This distinction cost me in my first English job.
Tag: Vocabulary
Body & Health Vocabulary — A2 English Lesson
When I became a father in Réunion, suddenly health vocabulary mattered more than any wine list.
Animals of the World — English for Young Learners (A1)
Réunion island has dolphins, sea turtles, and giant lizards. Let's learn animal words in English!
Giving Directions in English — A2 Speaking Lesson
I got lost in Paris on my first day. Learning direction vocabulary fast is a survival skill.
Describing People: Personality Adjectives (A2)
In hospitality you read people in seconds. In English, you need the exact word — not just 'nice'.
Learning a Language as an Adult — Key Vocabulary (B2)
I learned French to C1 level as an adult, entirely outside a classroom. Here's the vocabulary that made the difference.
Colours, Numbers & Shapes — English for Young Learners (A1)
My daughter is learning the world through colours and shapes. Let's learn them in English together!
Hospitality Vocabulary: Restaurant & Bar English
I spent years as a sommelier at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's the language I used every single shift.
YL · Storytelling Techniques for Kids
Stories provide meaningful context for new language. A word introduced inside a story is more memorable than the same word on a flashcard, because the story gives it emotional weight and a semantic context.
YL · Songs and Chants in the Young Learner Classroom
Songs and chants are not just warm-up activities. Rhythm and repetition are among the most powerful mechanisms for language memorisation at any age, but especially for young learners.