Hi Reader

I recently had a student ask me “Is it ok to talk about that in English lessons?”. My response was of course yes! In fact, I encourage it.
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𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘂𝗺. You’re not just learning words....you’re learning how to express yourself in real life.
And real life includes:
Politics
Culture
Identity
Equality
Mental health
Climate
Religion
Work-life balance
Gender roles
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…and anything else you 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 talk about with colleagues, clients, and friends.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗼. They’re essential to building fluency, confidence, and the ability to participate fully in conversations that matter.
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In my coaching sessions, I aim to create a safe space for my clients to:
🩷 Explore difficult or controversial topics
🌈 Learn how to express nuanced opinions
✨ Challenge themselves with vocabulary that reflects real conversations
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Fluency isn’t just about sounding polished. Learning is about showing up as your full self.....clearly, confidently, and authentically.

Tip of the month

Do you get confused by these homophones Reader? (Words with the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling)

• "Chilli" is a noun and refers to a spicy vegetable or spice.
• "Chilly" is an adjective and describes the temperature as cold or cool.
• "Chile" is a country in South America
• "Chill" is a verb mening to relax and unwind

For example:​
I like to add chilli to my food to make it spicy.
It was chilly outside, so I wore a jacket.
She chopped a red chilli for the curry.
The fan made the room feel chilly.

She felt a chilly breeze as she ate a spicy chilli in Chile and chilled on the beach!

April 2026

Thanks for reading!

Meg

P.S In my lessons, I create a safe, welcoming space for feedback and suggestions, and I want the same for this newsletter. Let me know what you'd love to see more (or less) of. I’m listening.

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Fully certified Business English coach

“I found all the topics interesting because they were so deeply related to my profession. At first, I felt very uncomfortable speaking. Megan took away my fear of saying something wrong!” Bernhard, Germany