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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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Atomic Habits for learning English
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Atomic Habits for learning English

This week, in classes and on social channels we’ve been looking at the subject of habits. In conversations a few students have mentioned the importance of James Clear’s groundbreaking book, Atomic Habits.

So, what’s all the fuss about?

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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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Journaling in English as a foreign language
Jo Asker Jo Asker

Journaling in English as a foreign language

Have you ever considered using journaling as a tool for developing your written English? Some of my students have found journaling to be a powerful and enjoyable method for improving their English language skills, as it allows them to practice writing, reading, and vocabulary in an autonomous, personal and meaningful way. Download my free 30 English journaling prompts PDF

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