PinnedN.G. ReesHow to Talk to a Native SpeakerWhen it’s time to put your language to the test, set aside grammar and vocabulary. (1) Confidence, (2) precision, and (3) tact will help…10 min read·Mar 29, 2021--2--2
PinnedN.G. ReesTeaching: Everything’s a QuestionTraditional language teaching tells us that lessons can be divided into three parts: Present, Practice, Produce. Some people might call…10 min read·Mar 4, 2021----
N.G. ReesMastering Conversational Flow: Guiding Conversations Naturally and TactfullyIn a world that is increasingly connected, the art of conversation is a treasured skill. One integral aspect of this art is the…15 min read·Jun 10, 2023----
N.G. ReesA Quickstarter in Sustainable Development: Learning Needs-Based Assessment and Avoiding the…In the world of sustainable development, one phrase you’re likely to come across often is “needs-based assessment.” But what exactly does…8 min read·May 18, 2023--1--1
N.G. ReesTo Be a Better Language Learner, Stop Asking “Why?”One of the basic skills holding you back from really learning your target language is simply accepting the language on its own terms. In a…2 min read·Mar 27, 2022----
N.G. ReesWhat does it take to get good at chess? Use this workflow for constant, certain improvement.Here we are now. Entertain us.5 min read·Mar 14, 2022--1--1
N.G. ReesImprov Character Training: The GatheringThe Gathering: How to Run It, How to Play It3 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
N.G. ReesI did my CELTA at 2016 at ITI Istanbul.Then later in the program, I fell for the same trap that I’d arrogantly talked about to other trainees. Together with a DELTA candidate, I…1 min read·Aug 1, 2021----