How do you usually make notes on audio programs you listen to? Videos on YouTube? Or even in classrooms? Do you review your notes after the lesson? If so, how do you do it? If not, why not? Note-Taking SkillsNote-taking skills are essential, but not everyone knows how to do it. It's not simply a... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 7 – Life Skills – Social Skills – Representational Systems
I'm injecting a bit of personal development into this lesson! Boy, what I learned over the weekend at a seminar was unbelievably amazing. I learned so much about how human beings communicate, and since then, I've applied it to my life and it has worked miracles! Here are the systems. I'm injecting a bit of... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 2 – Episode 52 – Vocabulary Skill – Ex – Words
Welcome back to some more vocabulary skill and I'm bringing to you today some ex- words. So, basically words that have this notorious "ex" often include the idea of out, far from, beyond, or completely. Example: Mt. Everest is an example of an extreme environment (far from). Example: He's able to configure the Rubix Cube... Continue Reading →
An Easy Way To Become A Good Conversationalist
Have you ever sat down with somebody and allowed them to talk for hours and hours? Ok, maybe not hours, but up to an hour at best. They would probably label you as an active listener. They would probably say that you're one of the best conversationalists they have ever come across. But did you... Continue Reading →
Your Life Purpose In 15 Minutes
Start by making a list of all the times you can remember in your life that have made you feel the most truly alive and joyful. 1999 - Running up the stairs of our new townhouse. 1999 - First day of middle school. 2002 - First day of high school. 2003 - Rancho High School... Continue Reading →