You’ve probably heard the following quotes: “It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.” OR maybe… “Happiness is a choice, choose to be happy.” This article from 2013: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scientific-proof-that-you_n_4384433 claims that this mantra is backed up by scientific proof. There’s even a book by Shawn Achor called “The Happiness Advantage” (it’s aContinue reading “3/52 Is happiness a choice?”
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2/52 Ch-ch-ch-CHANGES
Talking about * CHANGE *A study resource for the higher B2-C1 levels Are you familiar with the list below? Try to come up with your own definition from what you already know. Or if you’re not sure, try searching Youglish. > New Year’s Resolutions> “New year, new me”> goal setting> personal growth> outlook> progress> qualityContinue reading “2/52 Ch-ch-ch-CHANGES”
Let’s start the year off right: Talking about education (1/52)
There are 52 weeks in a year– my goal is to help you reach your goals when it comes to your English learning journey. This will be 1/52 – we are starting fresh in the New Year! (Happy New Year, by the way!) In one of my first posts on my Instagram page, @imteachermel IContinue reading “Let’s start the year off right: Talking about education (1/52)”
What do you do? (More importantly…do you like it?)
Happy Hump Day! (Happy Wednesday–corporate or office lingo) Take a look at the following list: benefits, burnout, self-fulfillment, dream job, entrepreneur, employee, motivation, to take a risk, paycheck to paycheck, routine, mindless, to be on your toes, overtime, wage/salary, ideal… First task: Sort the words. Which words have a positive connotation and which words haveContinue reading “What do you do? (More importantly…do you like it?)”
Self-study resources
Introducing… the study guide for the diligent learner!I think there are a lot of learners out there who want to do self-study but have no clear plan on how to execute it. The truth is… that it takes commitment and dedication. Point blank PERIOD! This is one thing I am currently working on myself whenContinue reading “Self-study resources”
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