Writing – Resources
Switching from Evernote to OneNote
In recent months (or years), it has felt like the Evernote interface and apps have stalled. I document the switch to hopefully make it less painful for you.
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Writing – Writing
Writing isn’t just for writers
Successful people, happy people, entrepreneurs and creatives write every day. Here's why it helps.
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Learning – Learning tips
Daily language learning hacks
Learn a language faster and more consistently
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Writing – Writing
Simplified language is not stupid
Being understandable is a good thing, even if your academic supervisors criticise you for it.
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Learning – Learning tips
When you get stuck while learning a language
Have you found yourself stuck with boring textbooks? Audio courses? Apps? What things turn you off language learning?
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Teaching – Teaching
Written homework is important for conversation classes
Homework is not just for textbook classes. Drilling new vocabulary and grammar, and writing help conversation skills enormously.
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Learning – Learning tips
How to be an independent learner
Have you ever sat through a class, been bored out of your mind, and not remembered anything that was covered? Here's how to kick your learning into high gear.
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Vocabulary – Vocabulary
Australian animals word search puzzle
This was my first word search puzzle and a hit with every class I have given it to, either as a race within the class or as homework.
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