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...class, a reading group… Following your own interests can be a great way to meet likeminded people, which is a lovely foundation for friendship. Say ‘yes’ When we feel stressed or anxious, or after a long period of habitual isolation, it can be much more comfortable to stay home with a box set rather than going along to a social activity. Try saying ‘yes’ to...

...class area changed his accent. Garth Judd Garth Judd describes his experience adapting his accent to accommodate different environments. Jennifer Childs Jennifer Childs explains how she's inherited elements of her mothers speaking habits. Jung Chang Jung Chang considers the experience of growing up under Mao and how that affected her access to English. Li Xing Li Xing...

...class to ‘travel’ to a different place where they can imagine all of this happening and are allow to relax. (I even gave a two-minute meditation lesson on one occasion with some excellent results.) Try to empty any images by imagining a blank sheet of paper. Focusing on the picture helps them to concentrate (e.g. ask them what colour their shape is). Make it...