Samespeak: Practice Spoken English Live

2017

samespeak — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 02:38:34 +0000

The year for new beginnings – what themes do you want to put in place?

Getting ahead in 2015

samespeak — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:48:45 +0000

It takes action to get ahead and reach your goals. Start small and then watch how you can accelerate by taking action everyday. I’m going to listen to a language I am wanting to learn for at least 20 minutes each day (in the car), what are you going to do?

Dreaming in a second language

samespeak — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:37:11 +0000

It’s a good sign in your language learning journey when you dream in the target language!

Schoolgirl French

samespeak — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:46:00 +0000

Went to Paris recently and was surprised at the words and phrases I could remember from nearly 35 years ago!

2014 english language acceleration

samespeak — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:42:11 +0000

Actually it doesn’t matter what language you are wanting to learn – the fastest way is to always use it or listen to it every day. If you can speak and listen with native and fluent speakers, then you will definitely improve. That’s my goal for 2014!

Listen , learn and improve!

samespeak — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:17:21 +0000

Upload your language MP3s onto your phone and listen everyday while you are travelling to work!

Teaching Mixed Level Language Classes Part 1

samespeak — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:55:35 +0000

Teaching mixed level language learners within the same class requires really good planning. It is useful to split the class based on content, or year level. This allows the teacher to give different input to the groups. Learners in one group can work independently on set tasks while the teacher teaches the other group.

2012 Resolutions

samespeak — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:15:49 +0000

We seem to do it every year – make resolutions about the goals we want to achieve. It’s a great thing to do but sustaining the resolution until you actually reach the goal is key! Put in small achievable steps that will help keep you on track until you get there and surround yourself with people, events or things that will continue to motivate you.

Xmas Greetings

samespeak — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:39:13 +0000

Hope everyone has a great Xmas and brings the New Year in with lots of positive vibes for 2012!

What a World Cup Means to a Country Like NZ

samespeak — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:56:27 +0000

NZ suffered the Pike River mining disaster, the Christchurch earthquake and the Rena oil spill – a lot of hope was pinned on the mighty All Blacks rugby team winning the Rugby World Cup in October 2011. The entire country got behind the tournament that was hosted here and it was 6 weeks of fantastic fun and support for all teams BUT New Zealanders were wanting to WIN the World Cup after a 24 year drought and a slew of natural and man-made disasters. The final against France was one of the most nerve wracking sporting events I have ever watched along with 50,000 odd fans at Auckland Party Central. If we were stressed, imagine the boys on the field carrying the hopes of 4 million people! I have never screamed so loud at the final whistle and spent the entire night wearing the biggest grin on my face. If you could feel the vibe of this country and the atmosphere at games and the cup parade, you would know what it means to a New Zealander…fantastic!!!