Finding the right soft skills to put on your resume can feel overwhelming. After years of helping students and job seekers improve their career documents, I’ve seen one pattern repeatedly: people struggle to identify and…
Passive-aggressive communication is everywhere—in emails, text messages, workplace conversations, and even family chats. As an English teacher with over a decade of experience teaching communication skills, I’ve seen how confusing this speech pattern can be…
Have you ever watched someone give a presentation and wondered how they remembered everything they wanted to say? The secret is often hidden in their speaker notes. Whether you’re a student preparing for a class…
As an English teacher who’s spent over a decade helping students understand different literary genres, I’ve noticed a fascinating trend. More and more of my students—especially young adults—are asking about dark romance books. During one…
As an English teacher who has spent over a decade helping students write clear, effective problem statements, I’ve seen thousands of confused faces staring at blank pages. Whether you’re: A student writing your first research…
Have you ever asked a student a question, only to receive a surface-level answer that barely scratches the topic? As an English teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, I’ve encountered this challenge countless…
After teaching business English to over 500 students across 12 countries, I’ve noticed something interesting: many learners struggle more with email closings than with the actual message. Last month, one of my students sent a…
I still remember the first time one of my students came to me in a panic. “Sir, my brother is getting married next month, and I have to give the best man speech. I don’t…
As an English teacher with years of classroom experience, I’ve noticed something interesting: students often know what they want to say, but their ideas come out jumbled and disconnected. Their sentences bump into each other…
Have you ever struggled to describe how heavy something is in your writing? Whether you’re a student working on an essay, an ESL learner building vocabulary, or a teacher preparing lesson materials, knowing how to…
Landing your first job after college can feel overwhelming. You’ve spent years studying, and now you’re facing a completely different challenge: finding work in a competitive market. The good news? You don’t have to do…
Landing your first job after college can feel overwhelming. You’ve polished your resume, applied to dozens of positions, and finally—you get the interview call. But then comes a new challenge: behavioral interview questions. If you’ve…
Teaching spoken English effectively requires more than explaining grammar rules. Students need opportunities to practice real conversations, build confidence, and use language naturally. The goal of teaching spoken English effectively is to help learners communicate…
Landing your first job after college can feel overwhelming. You’ve spent years studying, preparing, and dreaming about your career. Now you’re facing interviews with experienced hiring managers, competing against other qualified candidates, and trying to…
Walking across the stage to receive your diploma is an incredible moment. You’ve worked hard, stayed up late studying, and finally earned your degree. But then comes the question that keeps many fresh graduates awake…