Your Summer Suitcase: 6 Light (and Useful) Reads for a Journey into Language

Summer means suitcases, picnics, and spontaneous trips. But it’s also the perfect season to wander through words. No plane ticket required, no long grammar drills—just a single article can take you far, make you smile, spark reflection… and boost your English.

I’ve gathered here six of my favorite articles—a mix of practical tips, linguistic discoveries, and cultural curiosities. Like a stack of beach reads, you can dip into them depending on your mood: motivation, grammar, humor, or full immersion.

So pour yourself a cold drink 🍹, find a shady spot, and let yourself drift away.

1. How to STAY Motivated When Language Learning Gets Tough 🌟

Let’s be honest: even in summer, it’s easy to lose momentum. This article helps you rediscover the joy of learning, celebrate small wins, and turn plateaus into stepping stones. An ideal read if you’re following one of my English courses with CPF in Vincennes and want to keep your motivation strong.

2. The Present Perfect: Your Guide to Success! 📖

Grammar may not sound very “holiday-like,” but this tricky English tense becomes clear (and even fun) when compared to French. With concrete examples, you’ll finally understand why “I have lived in Paris for five years” isn’t translated with a past simple. A great complement if you’re taking private tutoring in English with me or reviewing with my online education tools.

3. Metro, Tube, or Subway? Why Every City Has Its Own Word 🚇

A short linguistic trip through London, Paris, and New York. Each city coined its own word, and behind those choices lie stories of culture, urban history, and identity. A real journey… no ticket required.

4. Take My “English Immersion Journey” Online Program 🎧

If you dream of weaving English into your daily life, this article introduces a unique program: 9 bilingual pieces to help you think in English—while cooking, walking, or even commuting. Perfect if you’re exploring an English course with CPF in Vincennes with me, or if you’re using my E-learning methods to make English feel more natural day to day.

5. It’s All About Position: When English Gets a Little… Suggestive 😉

A reading for the curious (and those with a sense of humor). How can a simple “do you” or “ride me” flip an innocent phrase into something else entirely? This article unpacks these cheeky traps with a smile—perfect for impressing friends or avoiding awkward misunderstandings in your English course in Vincennes.

6. Stop Learning Lists of Words. Start Learning to Say What You Think 💬

One of my personal favorites. English isn’t about memorizing lists—it’s about having the confidence to say something, even imperfectly. That’s the core of my approach: whether you’re taking private tutoring in English with me, working through a distance-learning course, or learning directly with me as your English teacher in Vincennes, the goal is the same—using your own words, ideas, and emotions.

Summer Conclusion 🌞

A successful summer isn’t only about sun + ice cream + café terraces. It’s also a chance to feed your mind, travel differently, and take a few more steps in a foreign language.

These six articles don’t require notebooks or dictionaries: just a few minutes, a bit of curiosity, and the willingness to be surprised.

So whether you’re on the beach, on a train, or simply relaxing at home in Vincennes… enjoy your reading, and have a wonderful summer of language! 🌴📚