A Simple Idea to Learn English Vocabulary from a Book

Want to learn new vocabulary while reading—without turning your book into homework? Vickie here to tell you what I talked about in this episode of Language Learning Report Card. Catch the video version below. In this episode, I share a super simple way to pick up new words while reading

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Why My Mind Goes Blank Speaking English

It’s more common than you think to freeze when it’s time to speak English. I don’t know if that’s comforting or just frustrating. But you’re not the only one who feels this way. You want a quick solution. While I can’t promise that, I can offer some questions and tips

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Why Phrasal Verbs Feel Impossible (and What Actually Helps)

“I’ll never understand phrasal verbs.” “They’re impossible.” “There are so many. Where do I even start!?” If you’ve ever said anything like this, I see you. The frustration is real, my English-learning pals. Let’s change that mindset, though, shall we? 😉 Here’s the first thing I want you to remember:

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Improve Your English Vocabulary: Keep or Toss Method

As you learn English, you may often wonder if a word is important enough to write down somewhere to improve your English vocabulary. Here’s a practical way to decide: categorize words as either “KEEP” or “TOSS.” This method is similar to what my mom does with recipes. After trying a

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