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Taking Summer Off? Independent Language Study Tips for English Learners

I'm a Japanese language student myself and, most of the 10 years I spent actively studying, I studi...

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。   例   The other day I went Tsuruma Park.  この間、鶴舞公...

Tone Tips - Yes

Different Ways to Say “Yes”! Today’s quick tip is about a simple but powerful word: “Yes.” There ar...

How to Build Study Habits Before Summer Break

As summer vacation approaches, many students are excited about taking a break from their regular st...

Something you inherited from your mother.

Her mom loved baking and she used to bring me freshly baked bread. The smell of the bread is so tem...

Wild animals in Britain

In the photo you can see wild red deer, in the Highlands of Scotland. These large red-brown animals...

How Good Is Your English Speaking?

Do you ever wonder how good your English speaking is? Maybe you're learning a lot of grammar and vo...

Fun Study Habits Before Summer (夏までに楽しく学ぶコツ！)

A few weeks ago, one of my regular students asked me, "Teacher Cindy, How can I keep studying over ...

ヘルシーなランチのおすすめ

私は食べるのが大好きです。美味しいもの大好きです。そして体に良いものを摂るよう心がけています。　まず体の内側から大切にしていくと、それが外側にも表れてくるのです。例えば美しい肌や髪の毛でありたいなら...

Expressions - Hit the road

Do you always say “I’m leaving now”? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "hit the road" It...

Turbocharge Your English with Summer Study Hacks!

Hello, amazing ESL learners! Summer is just around the corner, and while you’re dreaming of beach d...

LGBTQ+ related laws around the world 世界のLGBTQ+関連法

In many countries June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ issues. 多くの国では、6月はプライ...

A Different Approach For Every Student!

Every individual human being is different! Much like our fingerprints, we are unique. So learning, ...

Tone Tips - No

Different Ways to Say “No”! Today’s quick tip is about a simple but important word: “No.” There are...

Spice Up Your Lunch: Nutritious Nigerian Dishes You’ll Love

They say variety is the spice of life—so let’s make your lunch both exciting and healthy! Start wit...

New teaching times alert!

Hi potential students! I have changed my teaching hours to more suitable times, my classes are stud...

Expressions - I could eat a horse

Instead of saying “I’m really hungry”? Try this fun phrase: “I could eat a horse” — it means you’re...

Developing Independent Study Skills Before Summer Vacation: Tips for Building Study Habits

As summer vacation approaches, students often look forward to a break from the academic routine. Ho...

Summer Smart: 5 Self-Study Habits for English Learners

Taking a break from school or class this summer? Great! But don’t let your English take a holiday ...

Under the Ocean! Lets swim and meet some sea friends

English Lesson: Under the Ocean Lets dive into learning new sea animal friends ? Under the...

Wild animals in Britain - predators

The animal in the main photo here is a badger from Scotland. These animals are very easy to recogni...

Expressions - Cut it out

Always saying “Stop it”? Try this natural phrase: “Cut it out” — it means to stop doing something a...

Expressions - In a good mood

Always saying “I’m happy”? Try this natural phrase: “I’m in a good mood” — it means you're feeling ...

“Why Children Should Learn the English Language? ’’

In today's interconnected world, English has become a vital language for communication, education, ...

The Eadwine Psalter: The Oldest Palm Reading Guide in Latin

image credit: Eadwine the Scribe, reported as self-portrait, Canterbury (c. 1150s) Palm Reading Hid...

Why Meaningful Conversation is Your Secret Weapon for Learning English

We’ve all participated in Free Talk sessions. They’re fun and easy-going. But how useful are they r...

Expressions - Take it easy

Instead of saying “relax”? Try this natural phrase: “Take it easy” — it means to rest or not stress...

Expressions - Hang on

Still saying “wait”? Try this natural phrase: “Hang on” — it means to wait a moment, usually casual...

よくあるミス！飾る and "Decorate"

Decoration is really fun! Many Americans put up spooky decorations for Hallowe'en or festive and wi...

Job Interview: "Do You Have Any Question for Us?"

(Image from Canva)Interviewers normally signal the close of the session with this, "Do you have any...