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APPLE is closed due to extreme low temperatures. (We follow Fort La Bosse school division protocol for weather.)

APPLE is closed today due to snow and road closures. Stay safe everyone.

Some fun English slang words and the decades they came from! So now you know, Daddy-O!

Slang Expressions That Defined Each Decade 📝😎

Some good tips for anyone learning a new language. I'm trying to learn Spanish so I will have to try some of these myself.

How to Stop Translating in Your Head and Start Thinking in English 🗣🧠

Many learners speak fluently in their mind but feel slow when talking out loud. The gap comes from translation. Your brain jumps from your native language to English, then back again. The process drains your focus and steals your confidence. Thinking in English is the solution. It is a skill you build through daily habits, not through pressure. These tips are anchored from Chapter 3 of my ebook, 30-Day English Fluency Blueprint: Talk Confidently, Anytime.

1. Label daily objects in English

Choose items you see every day. Say their names each time you use them. Add short phrases so your brain hears patterns.

✨ Example: “This is my charger. I need my charger. I will bring my charger.”

Your mind creates fast connections when English becomes the default name for familiar objects.

2. Narrate simple actions

Describe what you are doing in short, clear sentences. Do this during chores or quiet moments.

✨ Example: “I am slicing vegetables. I am fixing my desk. I am arranging my bag.”

Your brain starts linking actions to English, which removes the need to translate before speaking.

3. Follow the English first rule for small decisions

Train your mind to think in English for quick thoughts. Start with two or three seconds at a time.

✨ Example: Ask yourself “Where is my wallet” or “What task comes next.”

These short mental switches build automatic thinking patterns that grow stronger with repetition.

4. Use micro conversations with yourself

Talk to yourself during the day. Use natural, simple lines as if you are checking in with your thoughts.

✨ Example: “I need to send a message. I want to take a break. I will finish this part first.”

Hearing your own voice in English helps your brain respond faster when speaking to others.

5. Connect new words to images, not translations

Build a direct link between the English word and the picture in your mind. Avoid your native language as the middle step.

✨ Example: When you learn “passport,” picture your passport instead of translating it mentally.

This shortens the thinking process because your brain only follows one path.

6. Practice short thinking drills daily

Set a one minute timer. Think about one topic only in English. No switching languages.

✨ Example: “My schedule today,” “What I want to accomplish,” “A habit I want to build.”

Short, focused drills strengthen mental fluency and reduce hesitation during conversations.

These habits work when repeated. They train your brain to access English naturally, without stopping to translate. The tips shared here are anchored from Chapter 3: Micro-Immersion (Turning Your Life Into an English Playground) of my ebook, 📙 30-Day English Fluency Blueprint: Talk Confidently, Anytime. The full guide gives you daily thinking drills, immersion routines, and structured tasks to help you build real fluency from home.

📚You can get your copy for ₱2,999 here. → [https://learnenglishwithteacheraubrey.com]

Your mind knows more English than you think. Train it daily. Trust it daily. Your fluency grows each time you choose English first.

All the best,
Teacher Aubrey 👩‍🏫

Who asked for this snow? LOL I guess it's time for some free Winter themed word search, cross word and other fun puzzles.

Free Printable Winter Word Search Stay cozy inside and search for words like snowman, hot chocolate, and mittens in this winter-themed word search puzzle.

Computer sessions coming up this fall. Quick one evening small classes packed with information. Email/message or phone to register, pay with cash or etransfer to secure your spot! First class is next week!!

Have you every stumbled on a word that can mean one thing one time, and then the complete opposite another time. Check these out, they are called Auto-Antonyms / Contronyms and can be tricky for new English speakers.

25 Words That Mean The Opposite Depending on Context 📝🤔

(Auto-Antonyms / Contronyms)