Communication is not just what you say, it's an expression of who you are. When working with my students on their English communication skills I think of it as an inside-out job. Yes, we work on the sound and rhythm of English to help you BE UNDERSTOOD clearly the...

I spent a lot of my life waiting for the expert to show up... Searching for someone who could show me how to grow my business, how to lead my family, how to create my life. This resulted in feelings of confusion. I was having a difficult time making decisions and...

It's a beautiful time of year where I live in Arizona in the USA. Spring weather means warming temperatures and a lot of outdoor play time for me and my kids. Our activities have been reduced to what we can do in our yard and neighborhood bike rides while we do our...

When I was younger I was terrified of misspeaking. I am the youngest of 9 kids in my family and although there was a lot of love and friendship, there was, of course, also a good amount of teasing. I didn't notice this fear, or at least this fear didn't limit me until...

I’ve been doing a lot of reading, listening, and reflecting on racism, stereotypes, and discrimination against people of color (POC) over the last few days. The current movement on social media of #amplifymelanatedvoices and #amplifyblackvoices has been amazing,...

  Did you know that one study revealed it can take around 30 years to speak English like an American? If you're ever feeling frustrated with your own progress, just know that you're not alone. Although it requires hard work, it is possible to become fluent in any...

According to the United States Census Bureau American community survey, 21.6 American's ages 5 and up speak a language other than English at home. While being bilingual can give us an advantage in the workplace, an accent can cause misunderstandings and other...

Did you know that 1 in 7 residents of the United States is foreign-born? Immigrants now take up about 13.7% of the U.S. population! In fact, the number of immigrants in the U.S. is higher than ever before. A 2017 Census report revealed that 44.5 million immigrants...

If the question "is English the universal language?" has been on your mind lately, you've come to the right place. Whatever your plans are for the future, we can assure you that things will go a lot smoother if you are fluent in English. Not convinced? Check out these...