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Using the Right Words in the Right Place: A Guide for English Learners

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 As an English teacher with years of experience, I’ve always believed that the key to effective communication lies in using the right words in the right place. Mastery of English doesn’t come from filling your speech or writing with bombastic words that may sound impressive but often obscure the true meaning. Instead, it’s about choosing words that are clear, impactful, and enhance understanding. Words should enrich your speech, making it not only more elegant but also more accessible to your audience. My Approach to Language Mastery Over the years, I’ve developed my own method for gathering and retaining important words and phrases. I encourage my students to adopt these practices as well. Whenever I encounter a new word, whether while reading or listening, I make it a point to practice it in sentences until it becomes a permanent part of my vocabulary. This consistent practice ensures that I can recall and use the word when the right moment arises. As I used to teach in high scho...

The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Friendships: Why Loving Excessively Can Be Harmful

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 Friendships are one of the most enriching aspects of life, offering us companionship, understanding, and emotional support. They are relationships we often cherish the most, as friends provide the kind of connection that is both fulfilling and sustaining. However, as I have learned through my own experiences, these relationships can also become complicated and even painful when we fail to maintain healthy boundaries. In my life, I’ve often found myself becoming very close to the people I befriend. When I form a bond with someone, I tend to throw myself fully into the relationship, sharing every aspect of my life with them, from my deepest fears to my most private secrets. This openness and vulnerability can create a powerful sense of closeness, but it has also led to some difficult and painful experiences. My tendency to become too emotionally invested in friendships has, at times, made me vulnerable to disappointment and heartache. I’ve realized that when boundaries are blurred, ...