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How to Ask Better Questions in Your English Class

Have you ever felt lost during a lesson but didn't know how to ask for help? Asking questions in a ...

How to ask better questions. Questions goes both ways.

It was Einstein that once famously said: Don't listen to the person who has the answers, Listen to ...

Let’s Talk About Your Favorite Movie, Song, or Book

Are you tired of boring English lessons? Same. Let’s do something different instead! talk about the...

Quick tips: sleep over vs. oversleep

You were supposed to wake up at 7 AM but you were tired and didn’t wake up until 8. Did you sleep o...

The 'To' challenge

Today I'm going to set you a quick writing challenge. All you need to do is write a few sentences u...

I'm back! .......Where have I been?

Hi everyoneI'm back! You are possibly thinking that I took a long holiday, enjoying myself. Sorry t...

How to Ask Better Questions in class.

Have you ever been in an English conversation and suddenly thought: “What should I say next?”“How c...

My favorite Japanese summer song!!

What is your favorite Japanese summer song? There are many Japanese summer songs that make me feel ...

We Found Blood on the Floor! (China Rental Nightmares) 【Business Chinese ｜CEO Interview #12】

Welcome to KOKO's Chinese Classroom! ????✨ In Episode 12 of our "CEO Interview" series, KOKO and Pr...

Margarita, as sung by IZ but I altered a couple of words for our younger students

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Hitchhiking in Europe

Travel English isn’t just about buying train tickets, checking into hotels, and asking for directio...

Why Does Your Child Understand English but Still Struggle to Speak?

Have you ever noticed this? Your child can understand an English cartoon.They can answer questions ...

How to Ask Better Questions in Class

Have you ever wanted to ask your teacher something, but you didn't know how to say it? Or maybe yo...

The sicknesses that cannot be easily diagnosed…

This video, explores the challenges of diagnosing "hidden" sicknesses that standard science or medi...

Don’t Just Say “I Don’t Understand”: 5 Better Questions to Ask in English Class ??️

Have you ever been confused in English class but didn't know what to ask? ?? Instead of staying qui...

Decoding the Universal flow.....from Automatism to Awareness

This video discusses the concept of the universal flow—a spiritual state often compared to the invo...

Pop Culture: It's Not Rocket Science!

Pop Culture Tuesday It's Not Rocket Science! English Idioms • Pop Culture English • Everyday Ph...

How Better Questions Make You a Better English Speaker

You are sitting in your English class, staring at your screen while a quiet, awkward pause fills th...

Raise your Japanese fan instead of your hand!

My Daitō-ryū sensei gave me a present the other day... A beautiful, handmade Japanese fan with an i...

Sometimes one sentence isn't enough

In my column today, I’d like to talk about a small struggle some language learners have said they f...

My Matcha Journey Before the Year Ends

When I saw this week's topic, I immediately knew what to write about. Learning how to make the ulti...

120 Days to a better Tutor.

Something I Want to Learn Before the End of the Year When I first saw this week's Tutor Talk topic ...

Don’t Just Ask “What Does It Mean?” — Ask “Why?”

When you’re learning English, it’s normal to ask your teacher, “What does this mean?” And of course...

English Survival Guide - Episode 1: At the Cafe

Hi everyone! It's always good to go back to basics and learn the simple things. :) Ways to order co...

Everyday is a good day

Our mother tongue, be it Japanese, Chinese, French, Hindi, or any other, offer solitude and comfort...

How to Ask Better Questions in English Class: 3 Tips

1. Ask questions that need more than “yes” or “no.” Instead of: “Do you like travelling?” Try: “Whe...

Clean, Dirty, and Everything in Between

A recent conversation with a student started with something very ordinary: school lunches.She menti...

“The Ritual Prayer” ......a spark from its mysteries

This video, explores the mystical and spiritual dimensions of prayer. Rather than focusing on a def...

Things I Want to Learn Before the Year Ends

Things I Want to Learn Before the Year Ends As busy professionals, it’s easy to feel like there’s a...

Things I Want to Learn by the End of the Year

Hello everyone!   Recently, I have been helping my sons with their school homework more often.   So...