Category Archives: ESL Teachers

Prepositions of Movement – Part 1

Posted on May 21, 2026 by mhardy3222

Download your free PDF worksheet here! No-Prep Classroom activities per level: ♠ Beginner Students read one sentence aloud in turn. Focus is on the language of movement, speaking practice, and listening. ♠ Elementary 1. Start with Beginner level activities. 2. … Continue reading →

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Learn English at Home: You Have More Options Than You Think.

Posted on April 26, 2026 by mhardy3222

You don’t need to live in an English-speaking country to improve your English. With the right websites, you can practise listening, reading, writing—and even speaking—from your own home. What matters most is consistency, not location. Many students believe they must … Continue reading →

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New ESL / EAL Ebook: How to Describe a Picture 🎉

Posted on March 2, 2026 by mhardy3222

It’s Here! My new ebook, How to Describe a Picture, is Now Available 🎉 After months of writing, editing, formatting, and re-formatting, I am so happy to tell you that my new ebook is finally available.  The ebook How to … Continue reading →

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Exciting News I’d Like to Share

Posted on January 3, 2026 by mhardy3222

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes … An ebook for learners who want English to make sense Many of my students over the years have said the same thing: “No one ever explained it like this before.” That … Continue reading →

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Silent English Letters

Posted on October 25, 2025 by mhardy3222

Greetings English Learners! It’s time for some silliness! The English Language does seem to have an unfair number of silent letters. How can you remember them all? Well, it takes time and familiarity, and a generous dose of humour helps! … Continue reading →

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How AI Can Help You Learn English Faster and Smarter

Posted on April 22, 2025 by mhardy3222

Since starting this blog in 2013, I’ve been passionate about helping learners of English around the world—especially those learning it as a second or third language. One of my favourite methods is using songs to teach grammar, and many of … Continue reading →

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Easter 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by mhardy3222

Happy Easter English Learners! I hope you enjoy a well-earned break from your daily routine. However, there’s no need to have a break from English! Have you ever wondered why bunnies, chickens, and eggs are everywhere at Easter time? Well, … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by mhardy3222

Greetings Dear Students! It’s the Festive Season now for many of you: end-of-year party time; the beginning of summer holidays for the southern hemisphere; and Christmas celebrations and festivities.   As requested last Christmas, this year I am including some Christmas … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Aussies # 2

Posted on October 10, 2020 by mhardy3222

Today, I’m talking with Rachel about life on The Gold Coast, her overseas travels, and how she feels about teaching English.  For more information about learning English with Rachel, visit her website: https://rachelschultzenglishteacher.wordpress.com/   ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ … Continue reading →

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Learn English Speaking FREE with TalkEnglish.com

Posted on February 25, 2018 by mhardy3222

I have found a great website for all of you who are learning English and want to speak fluently! TalkEnglish.com  provides material for conversations in levels from Basic to Advanced in the following categories: ENGLISH LESSONS  Regular English Lessons: Learn what … Continue reading →

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