Clear Lingo

12/18/2022

Last year I created an end-of year reflection workbook for language learners because a few of my students were struggling to see their progress. It made me pause and think… because as their teacher I could clearly see how their speaking had transformed over one year! 🤔

It is difficult to see your own progress. Things might be changing but sometimes you are too close to see what’s happening. This was the original inspiration for the workbook.

I’ve learned how important it is to take a step back, reflect, and build a solid learning plan for the next year.

This year I partnered up with my friend and inspirer/cowriter to give this workbook a major upgrade! Jess has inspired me tremendously as a language learner and a teacher because she so deeply cares about reflecting on culture while she studies languages. She contributes to the IG language learning community and openly shares her journey learning Mandarin out of love for her husband and his family.

We spent weeks analyzing how we approach language leaplanning, celebrating wins, risk taking, and finding meaning in language learning to create this workbook.

⭐️ So who is this for?

Teachers, students, and self-learners, welcome! This workbook will work best for intermediate and up learners in any language. The goal is to reflect so you can build a solid learning plan for next year. We believe that language learners get results faster when the teacher and student are on the same page about goals & progress.

⭐️If you plan to complete it and then share your reflections with a teacher, we recommend using the workbook as an end-of-year writing or speaking lesson (or series of lessons). Teachers can recommend it to their students or students can bring it to their teacher. Most importantly, this workbook can help you get on the same page.

⭐️If you plan to use it to enhance your self-study methods, this workbook can be used as both a guiding force to clarify your needs as a student as well as validate that you’re using the right methods as a teacher.

You can find the workbook link in my bio.

12/09/2022

How to Build Confidence to Speak in English

I talked to three inspiring U.S. immigrants and asked them:

-What is your #1 advice on building confidence for someone learning and speaking English as a second language in the U.S.?

-What is your #1 advice on how to continue taking small steps toward your life goals without English holding you back?

-What is something you do or say on a daily basis that only U.S. immigrants would get?

I feel honored to introduce these people to you. They have all braved years of mistakes, taken many small risks, and dealt with cultural and language barriers along the way.

I talked to three inspiring U.S. immigrants about their experiences learning and speaking English. I asked them three questions: What is your #1 advice on building confidence for someone learning and speaking English as a second language in the U.S.? What is your #1 advice on how to continue taking....

11/17/2021

Today I’m so excited to share two new things with you!

👉my welcome email series called Courage to Speak!
👉 my monthly newsletter!

You’re probably wondering…. What is Courage to Speak? 🤗

It’s a welcome series of 4 emails that I created to help you:

⭐️Understand what has been holding you back from speaking English.

⭐️ Take small steps that will help you build confidence and language skills to have more real-life conversations.

⭐️ Find new ways to practice speaking so you can learn more even when you don't have opportunities to speak.

It is for you if:
-You are an adult English language learner and you have limited opportunities to speak in English.
-You are a U.S. immigrant who wants to find a safe space to practice English.
- You are at the beginning, intermediate or high-intermediate level of English.

➡️ Bonus! You’ll have the opportunity to get free feedback on your speaking and personal recommendations on how to improve.

🧡After you complete Courage to Speak, you'll also receive my monthly newsletter with free study materials, recommended resources, and news about my upcoming programs.

I can’t wait to chat with you! My first newsletter will arrive to your inbox in December.

www.clearlingo.us/couragetospeak

05/15/2021

📒Spoken language is not always like a textbook. To understand people in everyday life, you need the right kind of practice.

🎧 Immerse yourself and listen to unscripted tracks of English speakers talking about their passions. Listen to a variety of topics, learn useful vocabulary, and increase your confidence to understand English. There are no edits. You hear the way people really speak.

Perfect for intermediate level English learners ⬇️

Real spoken language is not always like a textbook. To understand people in everyday life, you need the right kind of practice.​Do you want to prepare for th...

05/15/2021

My new website is finished. Woohoo! I'm so nervous and excited to share it with everyone.

English language learners! Sign up for my newsletter if you are interested in FREE study materials, recommended resources, and news about my upcoming programs.

And thank you to my website designer Foggy Details for creating this stunning website😁

Have you studied English, but still have trouble understanding people and speaking? At Clear Lingo, I offer online ESL tutoring and we work together to take small action steps to improve your sound, clarity and confidence so you can feel and act like your true self in any situation.

01/02/2021

Wishing you a bright New Year! As we step into another year, I hope that all of our struggles from the past year lead us to a life with more meaning in our relationships and our work.

Happy 2021!