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[Confusing Words] Hear VS Listen
Here's two words that my students often get mixed up in class.
Do you know the difference between hear and listen? Which one is correct?

Ciiindy English
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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[Topic] The art of tipping
Do you feel confused when going to another country like America where you need to give tips? You don't know how much to give or how to give?

Ciiindy English
Nov 22, 20192 min read
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[Topic] Bad Habits
Are you a smartphone addict, or phubber? Do you have any bad habits? What do you think is the worst habit to have?

Ciiindy English
Nov 12, 20192 min read


How to include English into my daily life
A lot of my students like to translate in their head. It makes replying or giving an answer in English so much SLOWER and HARDER. - Most...

Ciiindy English
Nov 7, 20192 min read
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[Question words] How to ask questions
How do you ask questions in English? Learn these 6 question words. Question words: used to ask about specific qualities, times, places,...

Ciiindy English
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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[Topic] American Food
Do you know what this food is called? Many of my students did not know the names of these food which are quite common in America. If you...

Ciiindy English
Oct 28, 20191 min read
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[Confusing Words] Do VS Make
Do VS Make What is the difference between "do" and "make"? Do you know the difference? Read on👇 Do = action // Make = result Do:...

Ciiindy English
Oct 19, 20191 min read


How to Speak like a Native
Learning to speak like a native is not as hard as you think. Take it step-by-step. Practice is key!

Ciiindy English
Oct 7, 20192 min read
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[Confusing words] Agree with, to, about?
Do you get confused with how to use "agree" in a sentence? When to use "agree with", "agree about", or "agree to"? Agree with: Agree with...

Ciiindy English
Oct 6, 20191 min read
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[English interview] Dos & Don'ts
How to make a good first impression at your job interview in English? Here are some tips.

Ciiindy English
Oct 1, 20192 min read
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[Topic] Prepare for a Typhoon
Typhoon is coming. Be prepared and stay indoors to be safe. Learn about the tips on how to be prepared for a typhoon.

Ciiindy English
Sep 29, 20192 min read
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[Topic] Coffee Lovers
Many of my students enjoy a cup of coffee everyday. I'm a coffee addict myself. What about you?

Ciiindy English
Sep 22, 20192 min read
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[Formal VS Informal] Use of words
We use formal and informal language in different situations. Here's a list of formal and informal words. Super useful!

Ciiindy English
Sep 15, 20193 min read
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[Confusing words] Also, too, either, and as well
Students are often confused with similar words such as also, too, either, and as well. Learn about how to use these words correctly.

Ciiindy English
Sep 4, 20192 min read
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[Frequency] How often do you...?
Here's one of the most common questions I ask students in class when we are talking about different topics:. How often do you...? We talk...

Ciiindy English
Aug 30, 20192 min read
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[Eating Out] Most Common Questions
Here are questions you can ask when eating out at a restaurant, you will have no problems ordering at the restaurant after reading this!

Ciiindy English
Aug 25, 20192 min read
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[Topic] Taiwanese Cuisine
Many of my students have trouble naming their favorite Taiwanese dishes, so I decided to make a lesson and blog post on it! Taiwanese...

Ciiindy English
Aug 22, 20192 min read
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[Confusing Words] I don't understand?
Must common mistakes made by students when they do not understand the teacher or people they are talking to: When asking about what the...

Ciiindy English
Aug 16, 20192 min read


How friends say Hi and Bye! Use slang words!
How do you say Hi and Bye to your friends! Use slang words! It will help to make you sound more like a native speaker!

Ciiindy English
Aug 12, 20192 min read
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[Topic] Taiwan is a Fruit Paradise
Taiwan is a tropical island with lots of delicious fruits to eat. There are so many types of fruits that you must taste: mangos, guavas,...

Ciiindy English
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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