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    Remembering to Conjugate Verbs Correctly in the Present Tense
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Mar 10
    • 1 min

    Remembering to Conjugate Verbs Correctly in the Present Tense

    A common mistake that English learners sometimes make is forgetting to add -s to the end of verbs in the present tense if the subject of...
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    How Writing Can Make You a Better ESL Speaker
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    How Writing Can Make You a Better ESL Speaker

    Building speaking confidence is the most important thing for most of my clients. I understand completely. In my experience, learning to...
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    The Importance of Inclusive Language in the Workplace
    Alice Stacie Cox
    • Aug 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Importance of Inclusive Language in the Workplace

    Making the effort to create an office where everyone feels heard, valued, and included will pay off in the long run.
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    The Role of Phonetics, Grammar, and Mindset in building ESL Speaking Confidence
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Role of Phonetics, Grammar, and Mindset in building ESL Speaking Confidence

    I have worked with many clients who speak English at an advanced level. Yet, despite their English fluency, they often feel insecure...
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    5 Tips to Fall in Love with ESL Learning
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Feb 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    5 Tips to Fall in Love with ESL Learning

    Choose your favorite hobby or interest and learn the vocabulary that goes along with it. Being able to easily explain something that is
    22 views
    Top 5 Reasons Why Better English Makes You a Better Leader
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    Top 5 Reasons Why Better English Makes You a Better Leader

    Improving your English skills is an incredible way to improve your ability to be an effective leader in your organization. Here are my...
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    How Homesickness Led to My Becoming an ESL Coach
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    How Homesickness Led to My Becoming an ESL Coach

    It started in Germany. My ESL coaching journey started with another love of mine: the German language. You see, I’ve lived in Germany...
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    Gerunds and Infinitives: How Do You Choose?
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Mar 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Gerunds and Infinitives: How Do You Choose?

    They are the words that end in -ING. They look like progressive verbs, but they are not. They act like a noun in the sentence and are...
    23 views0 comments
    With Language Learning Your Brain Wants You to be Curious
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Feb 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    With Language Learning Your Brain Wants You to be Curious

    Curiosity is one of my favorite words in English (along with transcend and lovely but that is another story). And, interestingly enough,...
    30 views0 comments
    Why Comparing Your Business English Skills with Others Can be a Good Thing
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Nov 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Why Comparing Your Business English Skills with Others Can be a Good Thing

    Yes, it can steal our joy, but it can also tell us very valuable information. If you find yourself comparing your English skills to those
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    Are You a Good Listener? 5 Steps to Becoming an Active Listener
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Sep 17, 2019
    • 4 min

    Are You a Good Listener? 5 Steps to Becoming an Active Listener

    On a scale of 1 to 10, how good of a listener are you? I'm not talking about your comprehension of the English language while listening...
    64 views0 comments
    5 Compelling Reasons to Make Practicing English Writing a Priority
    Natalya Havrysh, M.A.
    • Aug 19, 2019
    • 3 min

    5 Compelling Reasons to Make Practicing English Writing a Priority

    This is a guest post by Nataly Havrysh, the woman behind www.make-a-stand.com and a freelance writer, editor, and writing tutor. She...
    71 views0 comments
    ESL Vocabulary Notebooks: A Powerful Tool for Learning and Retention
    Nadiah Ammar, M.A.
    • Aug 7, 2019
    • 5 min

    ESL Vocabulary Notebooks: A Powerful Tool for Learning and Retention

    A vocabulary notebook is a written record of new words or phrases that YOU want to learn and remember. It includes all the information you n
    551 views0 comments
    Are These English Words in Business Countable or Uncountable?
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Jul 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    Are These English Words in Business Countable or Uncountable?

    There are many expressions in the business English world to express positive and negative situations or outcomes. To complicate things,...
    237 views0 comments
    10 Trendy Business English Expressions
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Jul 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    10 Trendy Business English Expressions

    Many of my clients and readers are active leaders in their industry or have their own businesses. With that in mind, there is a lot of...
    50 views0 comments
    4 Steps to Better Business English Communication in Emails
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 3 min

    4 Steps to Better Business English Communication in Emails

    I used to teach English at a school, and in one of the writing books that we used, it described how in different cultures, people present...
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    The Secret to Transforming Nervous Energy When Giving a Presentation in English
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Apr 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Secret to Transforming Nervous Energy When Giving a Presentation in English

    How do you feel about giving presentations? If you are like most people, you dread it. And if you don’t like giving speeches in your native
    55 views0 comments
    Practice English with These 5 Jokes
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Mar 29, 2019
    • 4 min

    Practice English with These 5 Jokes

    Telling a joke in your native language can be challenging enough! There can be a lot of pressure to get it right. So, why practice telling j
    160 views0 comments
    A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Neurolanguage Coaching®
    Stephanie Schottel, M.A.
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 4 min

    A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Neurolanguage Coaching®

    I want to tell you about one of my clients. She had a very specific goal: She wanted to learn the simple past tense (el pretérito) in...
    54 views0 comments
    10 Strategies to Learn English When School is New for You
    Sameena Mughal
    • Mar 5, 2019
    • 4 min

    10 Strategies to Learn English When School is New for You

    Moving to a new country can be daunting for anyone. Sometimes, the culture is different. The people act differently than what you are...
    69 views0 comments
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