Since you want to learn English, why learn in a classroom? Do you think it’s necessary to learn via Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Meet or something like that? It’s true that wherever you are, we can have classes online, but I hold classes – individual and group classes – in an online classroom – no extraContinue reading “Learn On Your Phone, Tablet & Computer”
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Well, Now That Most New Years Festivities Are Ending…
Here’s an article to check if you know the origins of the month name of “January“. https://www.dictionary.com/e/january/ Also, as a reminder: There is still a special going on for people who either want to brush up on their English, or take trial classes. This special is only for nonexisting students and is available until 15Continue reading “Well, Now That Most New Years Festivities Are Ending…”
Brush Up and/or Learn!
Starting on Friday, the 15th of December 2023 until the 15th of January 2024, you can learn, brush up… whatever your reason is, your level of English, online for an extra 30% off, for a total of 50% off for this 30 day period! You want to learn English, so why not learn from aContinue reading “Brush Up and/or Learn!”
Learn English: No Books! Be Fluent!
Have you ever met someone who speaks almost perfect English, then you find out that English isn’t the persons native language? How did the person become so proficient? How about noticing that your understanding and your dictation sounds like a book? Is your level of English what you want? No? So, you want to talkContinue reading “Learn English: No Books! Be Fluent!”
Pay Pal Has Been Deleted
I’ve spent over an hour (and a half?) trying to contact Pay Pal, without success. I finally gave up and canceled it – it shouldn’t be a problem, no one has used it in more than a year. Actually, this is a short blog entry just to inform you of this. … but since you’reContinue reading “Pay Pal Has Been Deleted”
Halloween: What is the Source of the Word & it’s Meaning?
Many have celebrated this day for eons, but why? What and where are it’s origins? Do you know the words meaning? No? Click the link below and learn? https://www.dictionary.com/e/halloween-een/
Why 12 Instead of 10?
Here is something worth learning. Long ago, we used to have (by the Roman calendar of the day) 10 months, not 12. October (octopus, octagon, octave, octogenarian – all based on the number 8) was the eighth month, not the 10th. Read why! https://www.dictionary.com/e/october/
Let’s Offer You Something Different
Hi! Recently, I gave you a word definition, now an alternative for a well known word. Learn! Express yourself with class and be understood very well, with ease! Synonym of: ‘vain’ is: ‘egocentric’. Learn more at: ‘https://www.thesaurus.com/e/synonym-of-the-day/egocentric-2023-09-27/’
Two Words of the Day, for Today
The first word is: Definition of: ‘garrulous’ is: ‘excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters.’. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/garrulous-2023-09-24/‘ Not that its used a lot, but knowing it will be beneficial. Here is the second, last and the most useful: Definition of: ‘charismatic’ is: ”. Learn more at: ‘https://www.dictionary.com/browse/charismatic‘ … payContinue reading “Two Words of the Day, for Today”
English: Enjoy Learning – Pass Exams Easily!
Learning should be ENJOYABLE, not a task you hate, but regardless… you have to learn. I’ve taught for the TOEFL and the IELTS tests – I have graduates in both. A year ago or so, my 11 year old student had to study for his last exam for the school year. He already knew hisContinue reading “English: Enjoy Learning – Pass Exams Easily!”
What’s the Difference Between, In Spite of and Despite?
Just when you think you know it all (not in English, but it is a joy to learn!), someone throws in something you really dont know! Here’s another, even I thought I knew. Knowing and defining are sometimes two different things. “What’s the difference? Explain the differences, please! Sometimes, you just can’t. No matter yourContinue reading “What’s the Difference Between, In Spite of and Despite?”
Words of the…
Here is an invaluable help for all learner’s, and natives of English! Learning being the ultimate goal, the second best thing about this is, you’re learning, but it cost you nothing! $0.00 How? See yesterday’s post. Here’s an example. Tap on it, learn and practice. Become fluent in English, even if you think you knowContinue reading “Words of the…”
Add This! It’s at a Price Everyone Likes!
Here is a ‘sure-fire’ way to learn faster, and very well! For those who know me, I insist that you download this dictionary – one of three – to help you learn better, and faster, including pronunciation (there is a speaker button included with the definition, so you can hear and repeat it as needed),Continue reading “Add This! It’s at a Price Everyone Likes!”
Enjoy Learning Again!
… and retain what you’ve learned! All online from wherever you’re comfortable. I’m in Central Time in the America’s – my class hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. More information in the website: Home Talk with you soon?
Practicing – an Unconventional View
I’m going to share something that is important to me, and it’s also enjoyable. I used to be a musician and a vocalist long time ago, however since I don’t do that anymore, I still like to watch some of the videos that I find interesting. How does this relate to what the topic ofContinue reading “Practicing – an Unconventional View”
It Has Been Awhile, but I Hope This is Worth Your Wait!
Sheesh! I didn’t know it’s been so long! I now have some space open for new student’s! Do you want to communicate as a native American? Are you satisfied communicating is “book English”? In other words, do you really want to understand what a native speaker is saying, and implying? Or is what you learnedContinue reading “It Has Been Awhile, but I Hope This is Worth Your Wait!”
Unusual, but Real!
In our current society and economic conditions, we see prices rising on products and services, however… Instead of giving discounts – for a long time my class prices have been $200 Mexican Pesos per class – effective this Monday, my prices are being lowered 30%! To repeat, and explain a bit: Instead of normally costingContinue reading “Unusual, but Real!”
What Living Out of the US has Taught Many of Us
I’ve lived outside of – not just visited many places – the US now since 2006, and what this guy has posted is true, in my experience… and for millions – read that again, millions, in the six (6) months this video has been online. Learn English! It is still the language of business, forContinue reading “What Living Out of the US has Taught Many of Us”
This Offer Expires Next Month
This offer expires next month, but… … register now, you’ll get the discount until th end of June, 2023! Great deal! Don’t let this offer escape you!
Yeah, I Hate Spelling Errors Two 😜
What’s the Difference between Affect and Effect?
When I was in school – probably elementary school – I was curious as to why the letters “a” and “e” made such a difference with these two words. I mean, after your choice of a or e, the rest of the word was easy to remember; -ffect. So since at the time I couldn’tContinue reading “What’s the Difference between Affect and Effect?”
Watch Where You Walk
American humor! Got it?
Come! Learn Advanced English!
No matter your gender, you age (preferably adult), your race, your culture, etc., if you want to improve your Advanced English, these courses are for you! Learn vocabulary, grammar and what drives all languages – its culture, and more! See below, or the website to learn about the discount as well!
Can’t Say…
… but I aspire.
Picture This and Your Future!
You want to actually communicate with native speakers, and or those who can speak like a native speaker, but how do you do that when your teacher is not a native speaker? Even you know that no one can learn your native language unless they know the culture. Culture drives language, but anyone who onlyContinue reading “Picture This and Your Future!”
Get to Know Your English Teacher (me) and Yourself Better…
This is a repost of some videos that I shared last month, but I believe each potential student should know something more about their teacher, possibly me, and themselves. Please take the time to read the short article, and then watch both videos. Both videos are fairly short, but very informative. Contact me when you’reContinue reading “Get to Know Your English Teacher (me) and Yourself Better…”
Conversation Club?
I see quite a few people have been reading some of my old posts, and a few people have liked my post about a conversation club. Kind of weird but… Originally, when I posted that, no one was interested. I waited around for about a month, but no one showed up, and no one sentContinue reading “Conversation Club?”
Work and Relaxation
We need to work, and we need our time to recoup, but you need more money so you can recoup as you’d like; to do more things that you’d like to do. How do you get that extra income? Legally… 😉 I have students locally and in another country who work internationally (I help youContinue reading “Work and Relaxation”
Making the Class Interesting and Relavant
Here’s something worth knowing and practicing. Reaching your students interests, gaining their attention, keeping it, then teaching them should be every teachers/professors goal – without your ego getting in the way. Teaching is about enlightening the student… The other strange thing – for me is, I posted a story in LinkedIn first, and now I’mContinue reading “Making the Class Interesting and Relavant”
Learning vs. Acquiring What’s the Difference? – part 2 of 2.
Learning is a word I often use, incorrectly, but although it’s mostly incorrect, it’s what most everyone relates to. The truth is, I will help you acquire English, if you so choose. If you want to learn, then find another teacher, or someone who will teach you. Since this site was started, I’ve been tellingContinue reading “Learning vs. Acquiring What’s the Difference? – part 2 of 2.”
P and C Advanced English taught by K. William Spencer 