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An interesting interview with a person who overcame orthorexia
I believe that nowadays there is a hype for a healthy lifestyle. And if you don’t eat healthy, then you are a loser. There are many eating disorders. Today we’re talking about orthorexia (unhealthy obsession with healthy eating). I have a friend who suffered from orthorexia. She has agreed to interview her. My friend’s name…
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How Instagram can impact an eating disorder — Orthorexia Nervosa
Have you ever heard that because of social media people get mental and eating disorders? It is absolutely true! In this blog post, I’d like to talk about Instagram and its influence on one of the eating disorders — orthorexia nervosa. What is Orthorexia Nervosa? The term orthorexia nervosa describes people with an unhealthy obsession…
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Vocabulary lists when learning a new language – pros and cons
Whether you are a teacher or a learner, you know what vocabulary lists are. I’m a polyglot of 7 languages and a foreign language teacher. To be honest, I used to hate them. But then I realized that they can be helpful in learning a foreign language. Of course, it depends on how learners organize…
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11 Reasons Why Students Make Mistakes
We all make mistakes. They are a natural part of our lives, especially when we are learning a foreign language. Our students make mistakes, too. I do believe that if we know why our students make mistakes, we will be able to provide better feedback. Thus, the lessons will be more productive. Fear of making…
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6 interesting ideas for Thanksgiving Day activities for your English lesson
This year (2023) Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on November 23. If you talk about it with your learners, here are some exercises you could use in your lesson. The topic “Thanksgiving Day” is a great opportunity to learn new words, revise or learn new grammar, practice speaking skills, and improve critical thinking. It is…
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Memory, vocabulary, and stress
In the last 613 days of the full-scale invasion of russian forces of Ukraine, I have not come across a single post on Facebook about stress, memory loss, vocabulary loss, or anything like that. Last year I wanted to share my post, but I wasn’t ready for any advice in the comments (even when I…
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How to make images and texts accessible
When it comes to creating a picture, handouts, e-books, thumbnails, or something else on Canva, we all want our images and texts to be as good as possible. Am I right? I have gathered the most useful links that will definitely help you make your images and texts as user-friendly as possible. When we create…
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How I made my working space more cozy with smart RGB LED light bars
It is October. The winter is coming. There are fewer and fewer sunny days. That is why I wanted to make my working area more cozy and cheerful at the same time. I had a few things on my mind: to decorate my desk with a garland and get some RGB LED lights. As I…
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All you need to know about breast cancer, including the myths
October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Month. Therefore, today’s guest blog post is written by an oncologist – Oleksii Aksonov. He has dedicated his entire life to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and he is proud to be a part of this fight. Oleksiy considers it his duty to bring you important…
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7 Simple Strategies for Cultivating Reflective Learners
Reflective learners actively think about and analyze their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Moreover, they use these experiences and insights to make decisions to improve their learning. This not only leads to a more effective and positive learning experience but also enhances our personal growth. A reflective language learner constantly asks themselves these questions: By asking…
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