Case Studies
Problem: A common request I get from clients who want to improve their portfolio storytelling is: Can you share any examples?
Solution: I created these video case studies! They showcase portfolio sites by creatives who use storytelling in interesting and effective ways. They also show the kind of feedback my clients can expect to receive when working with me.
Note: I started this 30-Second Scroll series in early 2022, when I was working with both artists and designers, creating under the brand name Artglish. Since then, I have rebranded and focused my work on helping designers with their job search. I’m currently planning a reboot of this video series, and I hope to share more videos before the end of 2023.
Success Stories: Problems with meetings
In these posts, I want to share the stories of my past students and clients. I'm very proud of their accomplishments, and I think their successes reflect my skills as a teacher and coach. I hope these stories will paint a clearer picture of my goals for Artglish and...
Essential interview tips for non-native English speakers
Most people feel nervous before an interview. It's totally normal and interviewing in a second language can be even more nerve-racking! But, don't worry. There are a lot of things you can do to make it easier, as I will explain below. How can I give a good interview?...
American small talk for non-native English speakers
If you're like many of my clients, you probably struggle to make small talk with Americans. The acceptable topics of conversation may be different than in your home culture, or maybe small talk isn't even a part of your home culture! However, in the U.S., it's very...
Non-native English speakers: Avoid these CV/résumé mistakes
No one likes to work on their CV or résumé. It's a stressful task and often has to be done quickly. It requires a lot of attention to detail, and if you want the job, it has to be almost perfect. This makes it an even greater challenge for ESL or non-native English...
Three reasons you should hire an English coach
Studying English is usually the last thing my clients want to do. Many of them have been taking English classes all their lives, trying to learn correct pronunciation or which prepositions to use. They've spent so much time and money on their English learning, yet...
Friday Live!
On Fridays, we go live! Today, I’m talking about my new online course, Queen of Critique | King of Conversation, that we discussed on Video Monday. If you missed that video, watch it here. https://www.facebook.com/artglish/videos/270958526853220/ Tune in to Facebook...
Thursdays in Review
On Thursdays, we read reviews or news stories about art or design and study the language used in them. This week’s article is about Russian motion designer Vladimir Tomin, and this is his video called Прогулка (Stroll)....
Wordy Wednesdays
On Wednesdays, we look at designer statements or About pages and discuss the vocabulary they use to describe their work. Today we'll look at the Etsy About page of Alicia Molin, a jewelry designer that specializes in raw stone jewelry. Here is the text from her About...
Let’s Talk Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, we watch talks or interviews with artists and designers and discuss how to present our work clearly and with confidence. This week we'll hear from Vincent Rikkers, the graphic designer who created the latest album cover for Headhunterz (a Dutch DJ team)....
Video Mondays
On Mondays, we usually look at videos of art critiques, interviews, and resource demos. But today, we're talking about my new online course Queen of Critique | King of Conversation. I’ll ask three questions for you to reply to in the comments, and then I’ll share the...