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English Practice: Drain of Physical or Mental Energy (can also be emotionally as well)Task: Listen to audio

English Practice: Forget to Pause & Reflect Description: Listen to the Audio Task: Tell me about a time (recently) when you accomplished a task. It can be a very simple task or a difficult one. Bonus: Whose babysitting who.....?

English Practice: Moment of Tranquility Description: I took this picture a few days ago and wanted to share it with all of you. At that moment, I felt that time stood still since there was no sound to be heard or movement to be seen. Task: Please share with me a moment where you were surrounded by silence and peace. Happy Wednesday!

English Practice: Language MotivationDescription: While you are on your learning journey, you will experience many obstacles. How you overcome those obstacles will determine your level of motivation and drive to learn. Setting clear goals will help you reach your goal and stay on track! Task: Tell me your English goal that you plan to accomplish in (1) month. *Make sure that it is realistic and also measurable. Use the S.M.A.R.T. method if you need help

English Practice: Who wore it better? Description: Listen to the AudioPractice: Tell me which picture is better and be sure to tell me why! Enjoy!

English Practice: Halloween Costume HelpBackground: My daughter will be experiencing her first ever Halloween! This year, we will not be able to enjoy typical traditions (Pumpkin Patch, Trick-or-Treat, or Haunted Houses), so I want to focus on the costume part.Practice: Tell me which idea you like the most and why? Remember: Be sure to tell me WHY it is important!

English Practice: Beautiful Chicago Background: The picture below was taken by me and I was in awe by the perfect placement of the rainbow. This is The Willis Tower or “Sears Tower” the tallest building in Chicago. Practice: Tell me what is a famous building, location, park, etc. in your hometown that I must see if I visit there. Remember: Be sure to tell me WHY it is important to your cityGo

English Practice: Explosion of Color Practice: Send me an audio (30+ seconds) sharing a place that you visited that was absolutely beautiful! Remember: Use lots of descriptive details!Good Luck!

English Practice: Storytelling Background: We read or hear stories everyday and I think that this is a great way to learn about cultures and also people. Practice: Send me an audio (30+ seconds) telling me a story. This story can be a true story, a story someone told you, a story from your culture, or a story about your day! Quote: "The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story.”I am waiting!

English Practice: Easy TaskChallenge:Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? Vocabulary: Prefer Urban Rural

English Practice: Global FestivalBackground: Today, my wife and I attended a Global Festival at Navy Pier. Lots of ethnic groups taught us how to dance. English: Open-mindedDiscussion Question: Tell me something about your culture!

English Practice: Winter Time Background: Last week, Chicago had a lot of snow and then it got extremely cold outside. My dogs stayed warm by laying down by the fire and also on the couch.English Phrase: Left out in the coldDiscussion Question: Do you like cold weather? Why or why not?

English Practice: Birthday CultureBackground: We are celebrating my dad’s birthday this weekend since his birthday is on Tuesday. We made a cake for him! Can you guess which fish I made?

English Practice: Food CultureBackground: I had dinner with my wife’s coworkers at a restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine. I enjoyed the time even though they talked a lot about work.....Practice:1. What conversation topic is hard for you to participate in?

English Practice: Food CultureBackground: On the first day of 2020, my wife and I ate a delicious meal full of meat (Not many veggies)! YumPractice:1. What type of food do you crave most right this moment?

English Practice: Happy New YearBackground: Today is the first day of 2020!! It is important to start the new year (decade) on the right track!1/1/2020 will be a day full of “Firsts” Practice:1. What did you do on 1/1/2020?

English Practice: FREE Live English SessionBackground: Topic: New Year’s EveLocation: HelloTalk Time: 12/31 9:30 PM (Beijing Time)-Downloadable recorded versionIf you are interested in learning about American Culture.....then send me a message saying “I want to join!”

English Practice: FREE Live English SessionBackground: Topic: Christmas Location: HelloTalk Time: 12/24 21:00 PM (Beijing Time)-Downloadable recorded versionIf you are interested in learning about American Culture.....then send me a message saying “I want to join!”

English Practice: Christmas Culture Background: I attended my wife’s Work Christmas Party last night and it was a lot of fun.......unfortunately, we didn’t win the BIG prize.....Practice:1. What does “Workplace Etiquette” mean?2. Which is better, giving or getting? Why?3. What is your favorite Christmas symbol (Christmas Tree, Snowman, etc.)?

English Practice: Christmas Culture Background: My family (Father’s Side) got together to celebrate the Christmas season! It was a lot of fun, so I thought it would be a good idea I share with all of you! Practice:1. What does “Ugly Sweater Party” mean?*Bonus: What do you think of my sweater?2. What am I doing in the picture below?3. Share your thoughts/idea with everyone in the comment section.