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Shohei Ohtani's Birthday

Hello! I am a Japanese language tutor, Muu..Today, July 5th, is the 30th birthday of Shohei Ohtani:...

What’s your true purpose for studying English?

For many, there are a lot of various reasons for studying English, but as for those who’s reading t...

New Introduction Video

Hi!Please check out my new introduction video!

Really? For me?

It was like this:   I took his class for the first time the other day, and he gave me tremendousl...

Topic Conversation Lesson Material

I am talking about one of the conversation classes I am offering. Please check my profile to see di...

How you can get past the intermediate plateau and speak and write more naturally!

Hello everybody!  Students often ask me 'how can I get past the intermediate plateau and speak an...

Phrasal Verb - to drop off

Photo by Kampus Production, PexelsPHRASAL VERB: to drop off1) As a transitive verb (with an object)...

The best compliment you have ever recieved

Many men and boys experience difficulties in communicating with the opposite sex. Especially when i...

Encourage them with these sentences...

I hope you have been enjoying this week’s theme of “best compliments”. How about looking at some re...

You Pronounce English Beautifully

"You have a very contagious smile!""You look so cute!""I appreciate your kindness!""I love how you...

Spoonerism is probably affecting your pace...

You: Hey, would you get me a Chilled Grease real quick? Wendy: Pardon? You: No onions, please. Kee...

The Best Compliment I Ever Received

Compliments are funny things. In British culture, we generally are not sure how to receive them. Ir...

Small Talk

Once, years ago, an old classmate of mine was injured in a bad car accident. A mutual friend and I ...

Happy Canada Day!

Photo bysebastiaan stam onUnsplash July 1st is Canada Day, so let me share a few facts about my co...

You absolutely crushed it!

One of the most memorable compliments I have received came after a special time spent with friends....

Singing for the Eagles: A Compliment I'll Never Forget ᵎᵎ( ๑˃̶ ꇴ ˂̶)♪ ⁺｡o

Back in April 2022, I received the best compliment of my life. For those who don’t know, I am a hug...

Delicious!

Hello! I am a Japanese language tutor, Muu.. I'm going to write about this week's topic, "The happi...

「V」起來 / the Usage of "V起來(qǐlái) " / 『「V」起來』の使い方

"V"起來 (V起来) "V"起來 is a unique expression in Mandarin Chinese, where the meaning is determined by th...

Gem of Africa: Livingstone, Zambia. The ultimate holiday destination.

Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Livingstone, Zambia is a captivating holiday destination t...

Your Comfort First: Camera-OFF Lessons Available

Hello Students! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to remind you that it is perfectly fin...

We took this for granted so long...

How many ways do you know to say goodbye?   farewell adieu hooray check you au revoir ciao auf Wied...

Does my brain store harmful ideologies?

Our nostrils are constantly inhaling the dust unconsciously, meanwhile, our minds are collecting fa...

Breaking down kurzgesagt's most controversial video of 2024

  Kurzgesagt —in a nutshell. This YouTube channel focuses on minimalistic animated educational cont...

Quick tips: pregnancy

As one of my students pointed out to me recently, there are many ways to express the idea of being ...

Chiang Mai: The Jewel of Northern Thailand

Thailand, a country renowned for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, is a ...

Embracing Change & a Fresh Start

Hello everyone,  (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡ I wanted to share a little story about a recent change I made in my life—...

和製英語 - スキルアップ

image: pxhere (no attribution required)なぜそれが間違いなのか   “Skill”（「スキル」）は名詞であり、動詞ではありません。   例えば、こんな感じです ...

Speak Naturally Using Phrasal Verbs

In my classes, I emphasize the importance of using phrasal verbs to make your speech sound more nat...

La Bise en France - フランスの挨拶

La bise est une tradition française. C'est une façon de dire bonjour et au revoir. On touche la jou...

Quick tips: have + time vs. spend + time

To talk about the quality or duration of your experiences, you can use “have + (quality adjective) ...