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Next year, I want to be someone who can play Pickle Ball well!

Being a Table Tennis player, I want to take on the challenge in learning and becoming good at Pickl...

English Present Perfect Tense, 現在完了形, 现在完成时连接

   Present Perfect TenseThe present perfect tense connects a past event to the present. It is ...

FUTURE YOU: SHAPE YOUR GOALS, SHAPE YOUR STORY

Hello everyone! Are your ready to become someone who can do more, dream bigger, and grow braver? Le...

What Every Parent Wants Their Child to Learn in English (And How I Can Help)

As a parent, you want your child to:Speak English confidently Understand their teacher Communicate ...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who.....?

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Grow with Confidence As the year begins to wrap up, I’ve ...

Unlock Your English Superpower: Why Personalised Lessons Make All the Difference

Hello global learners! I’m Carl, your native English tutor with over 15 years of experience, ready...

A story about a little girl from a far away village.

Here’s a short story for those who wants to practice their English reading…   Part one: In a very f...

The 1 Mistake Learners Make in English

The biggest mistake is… trying to be perfect. Perfection blocks confidence. Confidence comes from c...

Understanding English Through American TV Shows: What You Can (and Can't) Learn from Netflix

Introduction Let me guess: you watch American TV shows or Netflix series to improve your Engl...

Start preparing now for future you!

As another year wraps up, many learners start imagining their “future self”: the version of you who...

Chinese PinYin

Pinyin (拼音) is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin, developed in the 1950s in Ch...

To Anyone Who Feels Nervous Speaking English…

If your voice shakes, your heart races, or your mind goes blank when speaking English… Please know ...

Do You Feel Shy or Unsure When Speaking English… I’m Here for You.

Many adult learners can READ English, but speaking is the hardest part. Sometimes you feel nervous,...

The Best Book(s) I Read This Year

As an avid reader, it’s tough for me to choose one book and call it my favourite.  On an average ye...

Why My Conversation Lessons Feel Relaxing

Students often tell me: “Your lessons feel like talking to someone who truly listens.” That’s my go...

Business Email Etiquette: How to Sound Professional Without Sounding Cold

Introduction Imagine this: You need to write an email to your American client. You want to sound pr...

The Moment My Students Finally Speak Without Fear

I see it every week — that magical moment when a student suddenly stops overthinking… and starts sp...

Is Your English Travel-Ready This Festive Season?

Are you ready to chat with locals, order your favorite dish, or ask for directions without stress? ...

If You’re Struggling to Speak English Confidently, Read This.

Many of my students understand English… but when it’s time to speak, their mind goes blank. They fe...

THE DOT-A SMALL START CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

This year, I revisited one of my favourite inspirational children's book: The Dot by Peter H. Reyno...

Is the Japanese Prime Minister getting enough sleep?!

Last week I read an article in my favourite newspaper about Sanae Takaichi's sleep routine, and her...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

Hey guys! Ta̍k-ke-hó! I just uploaded a new video — the eight #Taiwanese tones explained in English...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

Lately, I’ve been having ongoing discussions with my students about AI and consciousness. These con...

The Power of Shadowing: Transform Your English Pronunciation in 10 Minutes a Day

Introduction What if I told you there's a practice technique that can improve your pronunciation, l...

Conversation Lessons That Feel Relaxing

English doesn’t need to feel stressful. My conversation lessons are warm, friendly, and enjoyable —...

My Best Read of the Year: The Book That Sparked a Thousand Conversations!

Hello everyone! I'm Teacher Marinka, and I'm delighted to share my thoughts on this week's topic: T...

The best book I read this year

Photo by Ugur Akdemir on Unsplash Most of the books I read last year were of the historical variety...

You Choose the Topic - I Guide the Conversation

One thing my students love about my conversational lessons is simple: they get to choose what we ta...

Watch BBC documentary videos to improve your English comprehension - BBCのドキュメンタリービデオを見て英語の理解力を高める

https://www.bbc.com/reel/ BBC Reel is a collection of short documentary videos from the BBC about v...

The Best Holiday Book

During the Christmas Season, one of the best books to read (or re-read) is A Christmas Carol by Cha...