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A tv show I’m watching right now.

A TV show I am watching right now! I think I used the expression before, but in case it has slipped...

Killing time until Andor

Disney continues to expand the (huge and very profitable) Star Wars universe, and recent series suc...

What did you want to become when you were a kid?

I had three dream jobs when I was a kid. The first was to become an astronaut. I was very intereste...

What makes you happy?

雨の日だけど、この像は僕を幸せにさせる。Even though it is a rainy day this statue makes me happy.What makes you happy, ...

Imagine there's no Heaven

Imagine there's no HeavenIt's easy if you tryNo Hell below usAbove us only skyImagine all the peopl...

「HOT」と言わないで!

凄く暑いの日、イギリス人はいろいろな表現を使います。もし興味があったら、動画を見てみてください。 On a very hot day, the British use a variety of ex...

Remembering Vocabulary - Spaced Repetition System

SRS or Spaced Repition System is a more advanced flashcard system used to remember vocabulary.   I ...

My Dream: To Be An Author!

When I was a kid, I wanted to be an author. I read books all the time, especially books by my favou...

三伏天/Dog Days

2022年三伏天时间表 1.初伏时间表：7月16日（星期六）至7月25日（星期一），总共十天。 2.中伏时间表：7月16日（星期二）至8月14日（星期日），总共二十天。 3.末伏时间表：8月15日（...

IELTS Speaking - Expressions of Frequency

Some useful expressions of frequency to use during the IELTS Speaking Test when talking about hobbi...

Summer Solstice 夏至

Summer Solstice 夏至 “Summer Solstice” comes on June 21 to June 22 each year when the sun altitude ar...

Write whenever you can - Journal Writing

みなさん、こんにちは！   Many of my previous tutor columns on writing have elaborated on its benefits to both ...

子供の頃、何になりたかったのか？

子供の頃、私の想いは、次から次に変化していきました。漫画を読めば、夢のようなお姫様に憧れ、「漫画家になりたい」お菓子を作れば「ケーキ屋さんになりたい」パンを焼けば「パン屋さんになりたい」絵本を読めば...

I accidentally got my childhood dream job!?

You know, when I was a kid, I didn’t really think very hard about professions. My parents didn’t pu...

働くのは人間だけ？

働く、仕事など、「work」は英語学習の初期に学ぶ便利な単語。日常的に本当に良く使います。でも、働くのは人間だけではありません。どういう事かというと…ぜひ、ビデオでチェックしてみてください！

What did I want to be when I was a kid?

What did you want to be when you were a kid? When I was a child my parents gave my brother what was...

Childhood dreams

Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash When I was quite young, I wanted to be a bear. It seemed lik...

(英語学習)Learning English

Here's my English Broadcasting belowhttps://stand.fm/episodes/62b7ee4ae6da3500066b6769Hello, everyo...

When you're happy, you listen to the song. When you're sad, you understand the lyrics.

I love listening to songs in different languages other than English because I love some languages h...

IELTS WEEK - 20% Off All IELTS Lessons

Congratulations to the recent IELTS student who scored an 8!To celebrate this achievement I am offe...

I love literature, so, let's read books together!

I love books and stories of all kinds, from fairy tales to gothic novels and poetry, my life has al...

IELTS Preparation: Structuring a Cause(Problem) and Solution Essay

Things to keep in mind:1. Fully address all parts of the task, and present a developed position. Pr...

Lesson for June's Pride Campaign

Just a reminder that I have two new lessons for Cafetalk's Pride month campaign, an Introduction to...

When Does Positivity Turn Toxic?

When Does Positivity Turn Toxic?   If you are someone who's trying to explain this to a kid, trying...

Asking rhetorical questions in English

A rhetorical question is a question that you ask without expecting an answer. It is used to make a ...

Fugazi - Waiting room

I love music and can listen to the same song on repeat. I have been recently I have been listening ...

I Just Got Married!!

Vocabulary:to end up doing something - to do something without planning on doing itcrash the weddin...

Songs for my Daughter

When I have a song stuck in my head, it's usually a nursery rhyme. My daughter loves singing and we...

Tips for Practicing Speaking English Alone - Part 3

Idioms This site is excellent for learning and practicing idioms. Here is an example using the well...

Nekojarashi by the Radwimps: The Song In My Head

Music has often lifted me out of overwhelming situations. Like many expats teaching overseas, I fou...