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Topic is too difficult? here's what to do

First, take a breath. Difficulty is not a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re growing....

Turning Difficult Topics into Learning Opportunities!

As tutors, we often see students freeze when a topic feels too difficult. Their first reaction is u...

Want to Talk About “Big” Topics in English? You Can

Many people see an interesting news story, hear something on a podcast, or read a book in their own...

A Little Story About Traffic Jams — and a 5% OFF Coupon

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Let me share a little story about “traffic jams” in my town. Where I live, ...

Simple morning habits for a better day

  1. Wake up at the same time each morning                                                This bui...

Why understanding is easier than speaking

“I understand a lot… but I can’t really speak.”   I have said that myself numerous time, and I have...

3 Fun Tricks to Remember New English Words Forever!

Have you ever learned a new English word... and then completely forgotten it the next day? You're n...

Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day

Hello! Thank you for reading my column. I would like to share something very personal about my dail...

Learning English Made Simple: Build Confidence Step by Step

Learning English can feel challenging at first, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding journe...

(Try This English Speaking Exercise!) My Morning Routine

Directions1. First, watch the video and try practicing the shadowing and speaking exercises with th...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 11 (Challenge! As __ as __.)

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!    This is the eleventh English lear...

How My Mornings Changed: From Yoga to Farm Life to Cats

For about fifteen years, my morning routine hardly changed. I’d wake at 5 a.m., have a coffee and m...

The Morning Adventure Club

Leo's Magical Morning!Hello, little learners!  Welcome to the Morning Adventure Club, where every d...

Simple morning habits for a better day

 Wake Up a Little EarlierDrink Water First Make Your BedStretch or Move Your BodyAvoid Your Phone f...

Simple morning habits for a better day

When I think about "morning habits", I don’t really think about a perfect routine.   I like structu...

Coffee Break: Navigating Western Corporate Culture

In the world of international business, "culture" isn't just about the food you eat or the language...

“I Understand… Until Someone Is Listening”: Why Thinking in Real Time Changes the Way You Speak

You understand the idea. You can explain it to yourself. You can even write it clearly. But when so...

Why Reading News Articles Can Make You A Stronger Speaker

In my experience as a teacher, one of the most effective ways to improve speaking isn’t through iso...

A Small Morning Habit That Makes a Big Difference

Hello everyone.  Have you ever noticed how the first few minutes of our morning can change our whol...

3 Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day (Even If You're Not a Morning Person)

Hi everyone! Your mornings might feel rushed or stressful. But you don’t need an hour-long routine ...

Start Your Day Right: Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day

How you start your morning can shape the rest of your day. You don’t need a complicated routine to ...

Weekly Topic: Rise and Shine!

Rise and Shine! Morning routines • Daily habits • Productivity How you spend your first hour ...

Building Confidence in Speech

One of the most common questions students ask is: “How can I feel more confident when I speak Engli...

5 minutes is enough… but not for the reason you think

“Just do 5 minutes a day.”   That is something I have heard a lot.   It sounds simple. Almost too s...

Learning Something New for Spring!

With warmer weather upon us folks in the northern hemisphere, spring can be a great season to refle...

The Colors of the Moon

We tend to think of the Moon as a constant, white, silent, familiar. A fixed companion that hangs a...

開始N3文法的影片教學課程喲～！

大家好！我從４月１５號開始新的「影片教學」的課程！想要輕鬆學習N3文法的同學，或者想要複習N3的同學都有效果喲(^_^)到了４月１５號之前，也有早鳥優惠的方案！請點進下方的鏈接，可以看到仔細的資訊～...

Learning Something New This Spring

Spring is the perfect season for growth, not only in nature, but also in our learning. This year, I...

The Walking Notebook Method: Powerful Learning for the Spring!

Hello everyone! It’s Crista here.   As the weather warms up and the cherry blossoms bloom, spring a...

看美的事物，激發「表達力」！

---日本語版はスクロールダウンしてご覧ください。---今天我想跟你分享一個增加「表達力」的方法。 你有沒有過這種感覺？學了很多單字，但看到美麗的風景，卻只能說「很漂亮」；要分享自己的心情時，腦袋裡...