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How to Talk About Self-Care in English: 10 Phrasal Verbs
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How to Talk About Self-Care in English: 10 Phrasal Verbs

Self-care is more than a buzzword—it’s a vital practice for maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In English, there are many ways to talk about self-care, and phrasal verbs are a great tool to express this.

Whether you're discussing your relaxation techniques or sharing how you prioritise mental health, this post will equip you with the phrasal verbs needed to talk about self-care confidently and effectively in English .

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English listening practice- 5 Ways to Wellbeing
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English listening practice- 5 Ways to Wellbeing

Are you looking to practice your English listening skills? In today's video, we'll explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing to promote a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. Join me as I share my personal journey with these five simple actions and how they made a significant difference in my life.

You can download a free pdf including a full transcript of the vlog with featured vocabulary including definitions and example sentences.

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Learn English vocabulary for talking about rest and relaxation.
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Learn English vocabulary for talking about rest and relaxation.

Are you always ‘rushed off your feet?’ (very busy)

Life can be hectic and sometimes, it’s necessary to slow down, recharge your batteries and get some rest. Today we’re looking at some English vocabulary you can use for talking about relaxation, including meanings and example sentences.

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Ways to talk about work-life balance in English
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Ways to talk about work-life balance in English

Work-life balance is a subject my students and I often talk about in their English conversation classes and while we may not have come up with a magic answer for achieving it in our lives , we have come up with some good ways to talk about the topic in English. The following expressions, idioms and vocabulary will equip you with some of the language needed to discuss work-life balance.

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Talking about anxiety in English
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Talking about anxiety in English

In this post I’ve got 5 expressions for talking about anxiety in English plus a podcast, short video and link to article about coping with anxiety.

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