After my sixth laparoscopy for endometriosis, this time a hysterectomy to remove the adenomyosis and cyst-filled cervix, I was meant to go on a 4-5 week endometriosis rehabilitation course. This is what it would have entailed.
This was my first word search puzzle and a hit with every class I have given it to, either as a race within the class or as homework.
You get all fired up and motivated when you start learning a language, but then your motivation vanishes.
People who are trying to get a diagnosis for a wide range of chronic illnesses often have to see 2, 3, or more doctors before one actually believes them. For endometriosis, which 1 in 10 women have, it typically takes 10 years to be diagnosed, in which time you've probably seen 5 or more different specialists who all tell you it's in your head. It's not.
Even beginners are faced with idioms if they travel to an English speaking country for a holiday. That’s why it’s important to include idioms in all levels of language courses.
Why are some people so vehemently against trigger warnings? I don't get it.
The most requested topics in a conversation class with my older students is travel. Making the second or third lesson in a course about travel helps the students feel more comfortable with each other and improves speaking confidence.
Are you frustrated and bored and want to give up on your language learning journey? If you said yes, you may be burned out.
When choosing conversation topics, it’s most important that you pick topics the students like and want to talk about.
Can meditation really reduce chronic pain? The answer is - maybe.