Put a few items of clothing together and what have you got? An outfit. 😏 Whether it’s fashionable or not, well, that’s not for me to say. 🤭 I daresay the majority of my outfits are leaning towards less fashionable these days. Sweats and a baseball cap, anyone? Ha! But

What’s the best type of movie? Everyone will have a different answer. Whether I’m watching in a movie theater or at home, alone or with friends, movies are my favorite form of entertainment. Laughing. Crying. Hiding behind my hands in fear. 🫣 Movies have a little something for everyone. Today

Intro: Sometimes you meet someone and you think of me and wonder if they’d be a good English student for me to work with. This imagined letter is to help clear up that doubt with real situations you might notice in conversations you’re having with others.💗 Dear Vickie, I met

Weather is something we talk about all the time. Sometimes it’s just small talk. Sometimes it’s a real conversation about what we’re experiencing outside our windows. And because weather affects what we wear, what we do, and sometimes even our plans, it’s a useful topic to practice talking about in

Morning routines… we all have one, right? And at the same time, they’re really personal to each of us. Some people wake up early and go for a run. Others (hi, yes, me too 🙋‍♀️) press snooze a few times and sort of ease into the day. But whatever your

Your listening practice just got easier. In this episode of Language Learning Report Card, we talk about how to practice English listening in public, using everyday moments around you. It is a low-pressure way to train your listening skills by paying attention to real conversations, but always in a respectful

Are you ready to do a language learning reflection? This episode provides you with a gentle guided space to pause and think over your language learning journey. Together, we celebrate your progress, your language learning wins, and all the big and small moments that show how far you’ve come with

Intro: Sometimes my students tell me about the moments when English feels impossible, when they understand everything but can’t seem to get words out. This letter is for anyone who’s ever felt trapped and wordless in a conversation. Although the letter to me is imagined, the struggle is real for

Turn your TV watching into an English learning tool! Vickie here to share a simple way to learn English while watching something you already enjoy. In this episode of Language Learning Report Card, I show how to pick up new words and phrases from your favorite TV shows – and

When you don’t live in a country where everyone speaks English, your speaking opportunities can feel limited. Sure, you might use English at work or with the occasional tourist, but you want more practice (and more confidence, don’t we all 🥰). You don’t need another person to practice speaking. But