Author Gretchen Rubin, noting that autumn is the start of the school year, explains “September is the new January.” That means, it’s a kind of new start, fresh slate, a great time to start new habits and routines. This episode gives a few practical tips to help have a smooth and successful launch into the autumn and new school year. The episode also includes stories about three friends from East Asia and how DreyerCoaching.com helps them improve their English skills and help make their dreams come true.Question of the Day: What is a goal you have for this new fall semester?Word of the Day: slate (noun) a kind of flat, black stone, used earlier in blackboards. “A fresh slate” refers to a blackboard that has been erased clean, so it is a fresh, clean start.Have a question or feedback? Maybe a topic you’d like to hear in a future episode? Please email Scott at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Please also visit us at www.DreyerCoaching.com; check out the blog posts at the bottom of the page for more information about life in the USA and the crazy English language. Intro song: "Shine On" by NEEDTOBREATHEStay connected!https://www.facebook.com/DreyerCoaching/http://dreyercoaching.com/en/wechathttp://dreyercoaching.com/en/linehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdreyer/