Teaching & Language

When Language Gets Hungry A panda walks into a café, eats shoots and leaves. The waiter weeps. The copyeditor weeps harder. It’s the oldest joke in the grammar galaxy — and Lynne Truss’s Eats, Shoots & Leaves turns that tiny…

The Science Behind It Learning another language isn’t just about communication — it’s one of the best exercises you can give your brain. Research shows that bilingualism strengthens both hemispheres of the brain, helping us stay mentally flexible, emotionally aware,…

Before I taught online, I was convinced my greatest strength as a teacher lay in building rapport face-to-face — sharing energy, reading expressions, motivating students with a smile or a gesture. When the pandemic arrived, I worried that this spark…