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Intonation in Powerful Communication

Why Intonation is the Secret to Powerful Communication When we read aloud or engage in conversation...

Why is it important to learn English?

This is a question that many young English learners are continually asking without getting a real g...

Let Me Tell You Something!

Have you ever longed for something? When it's cold outside and there just isn't enough heat. When y...

What is a Faux Pas?

What is a faux pas? According to the Oxford Dictionary:faux pas  /fəʊ ˈpɑː/ nounan embarrassing or ...

One Common Mistake to Avoid

Hi, It's Zia how are you?The most common mistake my students make is not knowing when to use the ar...

What Do I Do After I Read a News Article?

Often once the reading of a book or passage or an article is complete, it is normal to simply move ...

Boost Your Language Skills with Radio and Podcasts

If you're looking to improve your British English listening skills, BBC Learning English is one of ...

Weather related idioms

The UK is being battered by a fierce storm today and quite literally we have to "weather the storm"...

How to practice adjectives, past and present tense.

Hi everyone!Here's a quick way you can practice your past and present tenses plus your adjectives!T...

Asking Questions During Class is also part of the English Practice

Asking Questions in English During Class It is natural as a learner of a new language, that we ofte...

You will LOVE my Favourite English Teaching Tool!

Hi everyone!How have you been? My favourite teaching tool is not one I use in class, I recommend it...

"Fear", A Poem by Kahlil Gibran

Dear students,   I hope this week’s been kind to you. I was about to write a different column  toda...

【Learning materials recommendation】語学学習でわたしが使っている教材　

Hello everyone! I'm Shoko, a Japanese teacher. This time, I would like to talk about recommended t...

Quick tips: ungrammatical (?) questions

Most languages have ways to reduce the grammatical forms of questions, and English is no exception!...

What does hypothetically mean?

Hi everyone! Today's new word is "hypothetically". hypothetically /ˌhʌɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/This means bein...

Test Preparation Classes or Language Learning Classes - Which One Should I Take?

When it comes to improving your English, it’s essential to understand the difference between test p...

The Impact of Stress on the Body and the Healing Power of Tapping

In our daily lives, we often face many sources of stress, such as family responsibilities, work, an...

Improving Listening Skills and Spelling through Dictation (a new class)

Dictation is a powerful tool for improving both listening and spelling skills, making it an essenti...

My Favorite Teaching Tool – Conversation and Small Talk

As an ESL tutor, I often get asked, "What is the best way to improve my English?" My answer might s...

Saying the Date in British English and American English

How do you say the date in English? 日付は英語でどう言う？It depends on the country...国によって違いがあるんです…American s...

Your Favorite Teaching Tool

The computer is an incredible teaching tool, and it's one of my favorites. Here are a few reasons w...

Travel English: Speak with Confidence While Traveling

Traveling to new places is an exciting experience, but it can be challenging if you're unsure how t...

YouTube Channels to Help You Improve Your English Listening and Vocabulary

YouTube is a powerful tool for practicing English. With my most advanced students, I sometimes use ...

I Love Potatoes!

I really like to eat potatoes, baked, fried, and boiled. I like to eat potatoes in almost every way...

Happy 2025!!! I'm back!

Come and visit!!!

Celebration in Scotland: haggis, Burns Night and Burns Suppers

Many people eat haggis in Scotland on 25 January for Burns Night. This is just a week away!Burns Ni...

Life and Language Coaching: with Teacher Jacqueline

Life and Language Coaching: with Teacher Jacqueline My name is Jacqueline. I’m an ‘Online English T...

Coming of Age traditions from around the world

This week, many young people in Japan celebrated the Coming of Age Festival. This annual festival m...

Let's written a bucket list in Japanese! 2025年のバケットリストを日本語で書いてみよう！

Hello everyone!   Have you written your 2025 bucket list already?   Everyone who is working hard on...

I celebtated my birthday and I forgot my eternity

A nostalgia that is not a part of my psychic memory; it was an implanted memory.  A reenactment of ...