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Why Learning a Language in the Classroom Is Very Different from Real Life: Lessons from Portugal
Moving to Portugal has been an incredible experience. The culture, the food, the friendly people—it's everything I hoped for. But there's one aspect of life here that has become my greatest language teacher: dealing with government agencies and companies over the phone. As an English teacher, I always told my students that real-world communication would be different from our classroom exercises. Now, living as a language learner myself, I truly understand how they felt. When
patricia kooren
Nov 303 min read


Master the Language of Business Planning: An ESL Journey into Entrepreneurship
In today's global economy, having a solid business plan is essential for success. Our ESL Business Plan lesson equips English language learners with the skills to develop clear, compelling, and professional business proposals while enhancing their language proficiency. The Power of Business Planning for ESL Learners Writing a business plan combines critical thinking, structured writing, and persuasive communication—key skills for English learners aiming to thrive in professio
Patricia Kooren
Mar 82 min read


Master the Art of Blog Writing: An ESL Journey into Digital Expression
In our increasingly connected world, the ability to write engaging blog posts has become a valuable skill for English language learners. Our Blog Writing lesson empowers our ESL clients to find their voice in the digital sphere while mastering essential language skills. The Power of Blog Writing for ESL Learners Blog writing offers a perfect blend of creativity and structured learning, allowing learners to develop their English skills in an authentic context. Here's why our
Patricia Kooren
Feb 102 min read


Boost Your Language Skills and Critical Thinking: The Hidden Benefits of ESL Blog Critiquing
In today’s digital landscape, where blogs dominate online discourse, ESL students have a unique opportunity to transform their English learning journey through our Blog Critiquing lesson. This innovative approach combines practical language acquisition with essential critical thinking skills. Why Blog Critiquing Matters Blogs are everywhere, offering a mix of opinions, advice, personal stories, and facts. Learning to critique blogs is essential in academic, professional and
Patricia Kooren
Jan 132 min read
Mastering Visual Communication: The Power of Visual Aids in ESL Learning
In today's globalized world, effectively communicating through visual information is crucial for language learners. Our specialized lesson focuses on visual aids that can transform how you as our client understand and describe graphs, charts, and other visual representations. Why Visual Aids Matter Language learning goes beyond simple vocabulary and grammar. Visual communication skills are essential in academic, professional, and social contexts. This visual aids lesson offer
Patricia Kooren
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Cultural Differences
Cultural Differences: The Dutch vs The American
Patricia Kooren
Sep 13, 20246 min read


Meet the Creative Minds at American Business Language Services: Vicki and Patricia
Introduction: Hey there! Welcome to our blog, we're super excited to introduce you to the brains behind American Business Language...
Patricia Kooren
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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