Here we go, people! Some more vocabulary is on the board for today! Synonyms and Antonyms are my favorite, and this is why most of you should develop first your synonyms, then find out the opposite meanings. Again, this can reduce the recycling. For those of you who do not know, synonyms have similar meanings. ... Continue Reading →
Stephen Covey’s Season 4 – Episode 2: The Economics of Trust
Here we go, people. Here's a simple formula that will enable you to take trust from a variable. Trust affects two outcomes -- speed and cost. When trust goes down, speed will also go down and costs will go up. When trust goes up, speed will also go up and costs will go down. Stephen... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – IELTS – Part 2 – Giving a Talk
Welcome back to another IELTS coaching! Today is Episode 002, and I'll be talking about giving a talk. So, if you guys don't already know, Part 2 is about the examiner asking you to talk about a specific topic. The examiner will give you a booklet showing you the question and the ideas you need... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3: Episode 16 – Speaking Skill – Becoming a Good Conversationalist
As a non-native English speaker, it's important to become an active listener. Becoming an active listener revolves around attentively listening to the other speaker. Yes, it's important to speak, too, but you will be liked very quickly if you ask people questions that they WANT to answer. “So if you aspire to be a good... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEIC – Reading – Finding the Answers
Hello, everyone! If this is your second time tuning in, this was part of the TOEIC live coaching I did last weekend. However, because Facebook live stinks, I'm not able to show you exactly how I found the answers, and more just talking. However, I will have the YouTube video down below (coming soon) so... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEIC – Reading Comprehension – Graphs + Podcast/YouTube
Welcome back, everyone! It's been a long time since I've done a TOEIC video. Excuse behind it? None. It takes a lot of time and preparation. However, I've got a special treat. Since I'm checking out what the market likes, my reading comprehension video on YouTube has gotten an insane amount of views. This time... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 4 – Speaking Skill – Offering Advice and Suggestions
Use some of these phrases below when offering advice to others. Some are followed by the -ing form of the verb. I suggest going to Siam Paragon. How about getting a new dog to take care of? I'd recommend reading Paulo Coehlo's The Alchemist. Others are followed by an infinitive. One idea is to volunteer... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 3 – Discussion Questions/Critical Thinking
As promised, I wanted to implement some more developing thinking for my ESL learners around the globe (and for my native English speakers who aren't asked these questions at school). Nourishment is the topic today. It means the things that we need to stay alive, healthy and grow strong. What are some of the best... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 2 – Episode 50 – Pronunciation – Syllable Work (Part II)
Hello, and welcome back to some more syllable work. It's always good to review, reflect, and practice saying particular words. Again, stressing syllables is very important, so I want to go over some more syllable stressing in the next 2 pronunciation blogs and podcasts. So, in my podcast (right down below in the link) you'll... Continue Reading →
Ramble of Positivity: 5th Anniversary In Thailand
It's been an unbelievable 5 years. Wow, how can I even put it into context. I will try highlighting this through pictures. First Three Years You understand where my focus was, right? 2013-2015 were the rough years with lots of racial influences, advertisements, and me focusing on "what I didn't want." I had a woman... Continue Reading →