How is Suffering Good for You? English Vocabulary on How to Support Your...

Over these past couple of weeks the world has witnessed an outpouring of a wide range of deep emotions as the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was broadcast on 8th September and "Operation London Bridge" was set into motion.

Perhaps you wonder how you would express your condolences to someone who has just suffered a loss, or perhaps you yourself have recently experienced some degree of pain and suffering.

What language do we use to describe these difficult moments, and how can we manage our difficulties more skillfully?

The main focus of many English teachers and institutions is to make sure that you, the learner and client, "has fun". It's all about entertainment, and ensuring you don't get bored or find anything too challenging. But is this really conducive to real learning and language development?

Whereas it's true that if it's tremendously difficult you might be tempted to give up, it's also true that becoming proficient at anything must necessarily be accompanied by a willingness to face difficulty, to cultivate an inner non-resistance and softness towards adversity, together with an ability to focus and concentrate easily and without hardship. If this sounds like something you'd like to explore and develop, and you'd like to continue making progress with your English language skills, you're invited to book a call to find out if you're a good fit to join my growing community for continued English language training and support.

I'm looking forward to speaking with you soon!