Welcome to the Canadian English Lounge!
- Nov 11
- 3 min read
Hello everyone and welcome to the Canadian English Lounge! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dustin and I am an ESL teacher from Canada currently living in Mexico. Prior to becoming an English teacher, I worked as a nurse for two years, however, after about a year I realized that it wasn't for me. During this year I found myself to be unhappy, unfulfilled, and missing a sense of purpose in my life. As a nurse, I enjoyed helping others, but I felt like something was missing. I often wondered what I could do to help others while traveling, meeting new people, discovering new places, and continuously learning. I started to read and write and I found that this was helpful, I found that the more vocabulary I learned, the more my thoughts and way of thinking improved. The more my thoughts and way of thinking improved, the more my life improved. Through this, I discovered the beauty of languages and decided to become an ESL teacher. I found that English is a tool that can improve our lives in a myriad of new ways. English can improve our lives by allowing us to meet new people, make new friends, create new experiences by traveling, help us get new jobs, and improve overall brain functioning and cognitive abilities.
My goal with the Canadian English Lounge is to help you have fun while achieving your goals. Please feel free to send me a message and I will do my best to help you :)
Vocab
Myriad
- Adjective
- An extremely large number of people or things; especially one that is too large to count.
The garden was filled with a myriad of colorful flowers, creating a stunning display of nature's beauty.
The internet provides a myriad of resources for learning and expanding one's knowledge in various fields.
The artist's exhibition showcased a myriad of artistic styles, ranging from abstract paintings to intricate sculptures.
In each of these examples, "myriad" is used to convey a large or countless number of something, emphasizing a wide range or variety.
2. Prior
- Adjective
- Happening, existing, or done before a particular time
"She had a lot of responsibilities at her previous job, but she managed to gain valuable experience prior to joining our company."
"The team conducted extensive research prior to launching the new product, ensuring its success in the market."
"The participants were asked to complete a survey prior to attending the workshop to provide insights on their background and expectations."
In these examples, "prior" is used to indicate something that occurred before a specified time, event, or action. It emphasizes a chronological order or a prerequisite condition.
3. Unhappy
- Adjective
- Not happy
Sarah felt unhappy after receiving a rejection letter from her dream job.
The constant rain during their vacation made the family unhappy and unable to fully enjoy their time at the beach.
Despite her success, Emily couldn't shake off the feeling of being unhappy and unfulfilled in her career
4. Unfulfilled
- Adjective
-Unhappy because you have not achieved what you want
Despite achieving great professional success, John couldn't shake off the feeling of being unfulfilled in his personal life.
Sarah's dream of becoming an artist remained unfulfilled, leaving her with a sense of regret and longing.
After years of sacrificing her own dreams for the sake of others, Jane felt emotionally unfulfilled and yearned for a sense of personal fulfillment.
5. Myriad
- Noun
- An extremely large number of people or things, especially one that is too large to count
The library offered a myriad of books on various subjects, catering to the diverse interests of its patrons.
The cityscape was adorned with a myriad of vibrant colors during the fireworks display, creating a stunning visual spectacle.
Jane's decision to pursue a career in entrepreneurship opened up a myriad of opportunities for her to explore and grow professionally.
Get to know other English learners, introduce yourself in the comments and find study buddies!
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