Ariel Craine

After living in Rome, I realized I love studying languages. Now I am a freelance writer and EFL teacher based in South Korea. My goal is to help others with their language learning goals!

📍 Daejeon, South Korea

5 Ways to Stay Motivated While Learning English

5 Ways to Stay Motivated While Learning English

You've been learning English for a while now, and no matter what your level is, it can sometimes be demoralizing. You might be wondering, "Is this all worth it? Will I ever get fluent?" You're not alone. Learning a language as an adult can be a years-long process,

A Guide to English Holiday Vocabulary for Christmas and More

A Guide to English Holiday Vocabulary for Christmas and More

It's that time of year. In many countries around the world, families and schools are preparing for their holiday festivities. If you've ever spent time in Europe, the US, Canada and many more countries, you know how festive these next few months are. From decorations, to special holiday foods, to

30 English Fitness Words to Boost Your Learning English

30 English Fitness Words to Boost Your Learning English

Fitness junkie, gym rat, gains...you might think fitness is all about the physical—but what about the mental? Have you considered using your hobby as an English practice? Before we start, what is fitness? Fitness is the state of being in good physical health. It can describe your muscles,

How to Answer the Phone in English

How to Answer the Phone in English

Phone calls. Love them, hate them, you have to admit: even the biggest texter needs to make a phone call at some point. You've surely done it a bunch--you often need to use the phone for: Doctor's appointments Technical support Interviews Customer service requests Making reservations And so much more.

101 English Medical Words You Should Know

101 English Medical Words You Should Know

In recent months, many people have begun once again to go abroad to study, travel, or visit family. But, as the past few years have taught us, it's important to be mindful of our health as we explore new places! Sorting out health care, pharmacies, or even trips to the

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your English Study Abroad

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your English Study Abroad

Studying abroad can be life-changing. You can get a short window into not only another language, but a totally different culture and lifestyle! A "study abroad" is a period of time during your studies at university where you live in another country. Study abroads can be one week,

10 Tongue Twisters to Test Your English Pronunciation

10 Tongue Twisters to Test Your English Pronunciation

If you've ever been a child on a playground, you're probably familiar with the concept of a "tongue twister." In Spanish, they're known as trabalenguas. In French, they're called virelangue. Almost every language has their own tongue twisters but the concept is the same: These phrases are filled

How to Nail an Interview in English as a Language Learner

How to Nail an Interview in English as a Language Learner

Whether it's your first interview or your millionth, an interview is a major step in acquiring a new job. Interviews can be very stressful! You are being evaluated in a short time and asked many questions. That can be difficult--especially if it is in an entirely different language! As an

How to Use Phrasal Verbs Like Native English Speakers

How to Use Phrasal Verbs Like Native English Speakers

Native English speakers use a phenomenon called phrasal verbs. These are a set of two or three words that come together to mean something unique and different.

How Watching the Olympics Can Improve Your English

How Watching the Olympics Can Improve Your English

The Olympics aren't just for entertainment! Learn how you can improve your English by watching, reading, and talking about the 2020 Summer Olympics.

4 Ways to Get Kids Excited about Learning English

4 Ways to Get Kids Excited about Learning English

How do you turn studying English from a chore into a fun way to bond? Here are four engaging ways to get kids pumped about learning--and using--English.

How to Use Ordinal Numbers like a Native English Speaker

How to Use Ordinal Numbers like a Native English Speaker

Native English speakers use ordinal numbers. Think "first, second and third"...look familiar? Those are ordinals! Learn how and why you should you use them.

15 Common English Filler Words You Should Know

15 Common English Filler Words You Should Know

What are filler words? They're everywhere in spoken English. Learn not only what English filler words are but how to use them in English conversation.