One of my jobs as an English language coach in Houston is to teach English. But another one of my roles is to empower men and women to move outside of their comfort zones and to really use the language, experiment with the language, and to make mistakes with the language. Yes, I said mistakes! It is only when learners do this that they are able to grow their vocabulary, their self-confidence, and move closer to their long-term goals. If you are a perfectionist like I am, it c

Some of my ESL clients know exactly what they want to do for work, and they are doing it. I work with men and women who speak English as a second language, and they have found meaningful work here in the U.S. as teachers, financial analysts, caregivers, and small business owners, for example. I also work with individuals who want to find enjoyable employment, but they don’t know which career is for them. These are talented people who happen to speak English as a second langua

Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels The desire to create is a very deep part of each and every one of us. And, the reason I sometimes feel uninspired and passive is because I have ceased creating and have fallen into a passive mode of existence. In other words, I want others to create for me – entertain me — so I don’t have to. But why wouldn’t I WANT to create if it is such an inherent part of being human? Before I answer that I want to delve into the idea of creating and w

Increasing your ESL speaking confidence is easier than you think. Try these 5 simple steps to turn your nervousness into confidence every ti