Expressions of Gratitude
“It’s the Thought That Counts”
January 2026
Travel and Transportation
Travel Isn’t Just about Going Places; It’s about Being Able to Talk about the Journey
Family and Relationships
Hearts and Households: Family Is the First Community People Ever Belonged To
Family and Relationships
Teaching the Ties That Bind: Helping Students Talk about the People Who Matter Most
How Texting Changed English
The Rise of Digital Communication
Food and Cooking
From Grocery Lists to Dinner Conversations, Food Is Everywhere
Education and School
Pencils, Playgrounds, and Possibilities: Teaching the Language of School Life
Work and Careers
Beyond the Job Title: Preparing Students for Real-World Work Conversations
Academic Phrasal Verbs
Essential Phrasal Verbs for Learning
Daily Routine and Activities
Why Teach Daily Routines? Because Students Live Them, Every Single Day