Posts by Ethan
6 Ways to Find Time to Improve a Language
One of the biggest excuses I hear from English learners is, “I don’t have time.” Think about it, have you ever said this when it comes to improving a language? I completely understand this concern. We’re all busy. But in the end, this is just an excuse. I honestly do not believe that anyone is…
Read More6 Maneres de trobar temps per millorar un idioma
Una de les excuses més comuns que em diuen els aprenents d’anglès és, “No tinc temps.” Pensar-t’ho, alguna vegada ho has dit relacionat amb millorar un idioma? Entenc completament aquesta preocupació. Tothom està ocupat. Però al final, ho és només una excusa. De veritat no crec que ningú estigui massa ocupat per no poder millorar…
Read More3 Secrets for Better Learning
Something that very few schools teach is to have clearly defined goals when beginning to learn a language. However, if you want to be successful it is extremely important! You have to know your WHY for learning this language (whether it’s because you like the culture, for a job, or if it’s because you like…
Read More3 Secrets per a millor aprenentatge
Una cosa que n’ensenyen molt poques escoles és tenir metes definides clarament al moment de començar aprendre un idioma. Però si vols tenir èxit ho és una cosa importéssim! Hauries de saber el teu PERQUÈ d’aprendre aquest idioma (si és que t’agrada la cultura, si és per una feina o si és perquè t’agrada un…
Read MoreConfessions d’un professor d’anglès: Repte de 30 dies
De sovint lis dic als meus estudiants d’anglès l’important que és practicar l’idioma almenys una mica cada dia. Però tinc una confessió que n’he de fer: jo mateix no ho faig. Estic aprenent Català, visc a Catalunya i no practico el català (ni l’espanyol!) tots els dies. Francament, tinc sort si ho puc practicar unes…
Read MoreConfessions of an English Teacher: 30 Day Challenge
I often tell my English students how important it is to practice the language at least a little bit every single day. But I have a confession to make: I don’t do it myself. I’m learning Catalan, I live in Catalonia, and I don’t practice Catalan (or Spanish!) every day. Honestly, I’m lucky if I get…
Read MoreLanguage Hacking 101: How to Make learning English Simpler
Does learning English seem like a huge undertaking? Is it something that you just don’t feel ready for? Or do you understand grammar and are able to write, but you don’t feel “ready” to speak yet? Well today I’m going to show you some hacks [tricks that simplify something] that have helped me a lot…
Read MoreTalking about AGE in English
Telling someone your age or asking them theirs may seem like an extremely simple topic, but in reality, English learners make mistakes all the time when trying to speak on this subject. In this short video, I’m going to give you a simple explanation of this common mistake to help you never make it again! Watch…
Read MoreDo you Confuse Take Care, Be Careful and Watch Out?
Aww yeah, RealLifers, what’s going on? This is Ethan, with another video for you. So, today I’m going to talk to you about something I have noticed a lot of my students confuse. These three phrases sound similar, but have quite different meanings. Take Care, Be Careful & Watch Out So watch this video and read the…
Read MoreSEX and Dating Terms (Video)
Do you ever wonder about how to describe your relationship with someone in English? Nowadays, relationships are rarely black and white [clearly defined]. It doesn’t usually suffice just to say that someone is your boyfriend or girlfriend, or that you like someone. So today, I’m going to give you 14 terms related to sex and…
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