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If You’re Struggling to Speak English Confidently, Read This.

Many of my students understand English… but when it’s time to speak, their mind goes blank. They fe...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can ___! Start Preparing Now for Future You.

Have you ever thought about next year’s “future you”? What do you want to be able to do? Maybe it’s...

Next year, I want to be someone who can grow with my students, step by step and with confidence.

For me, teaching is not just about sharing English. It’s about helping students discover what they ...

If You’re Nervous Speaking With Colleagues…

You’re not alone. Many professionals feel shy or afraid of making mistakes at work. But confidence ...

How to Do Business With Integrity

Companies that prioritize integrity often enjoy enhanced reputations, customer loyalty, and long-te...

To Anyone Who Feels Nervous Speaking English…

If your voice shakes, your heart races, or your mind goes blank when speaking English… Please know ...

Why My Conversation Lessons Feel Relaxing

Students often tell me: “Your lessons feel like talking to someone who truly listens.” That’s my go...

Next year, I want to be someone who can play Pickle Ball well!

Being a Table Tennis player, I want to take on the challenge in learning and becoming good at Pickl...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who.....?

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Grow with Confidence As the year begins to wrap up, I’ve ...

What Every Parent Wants Their Child to Learn in English (And How I Can Help)

As a parent, you want your child to:Speak English confidently Understand their teacher Communicate ...

FUTURE YOU: SHAPE YOUR GOALS, SHAPE YOUR STORY

Hello everyone! Are your ready to become someone who can do more, dream bigger, and grow braver? Le...

English Present Perfect Tense, 現在完了形, 现在完成时连接

   Present Perfect TenseThe present perfect tense connects a past event to the present. It is ...

Unlock Your English Superpower: Why Personalised Lessons Make All the Difference

Hello global learners! I’m Carl, your native English tutor with over 15 years of experience, ready...

Next year,I want to be someone who can stay consistent no matter how busy life gets!

  Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Stay Consistent No Matter How Busy Life Gets   As this ye...

The 1 Mistake Learners Make in English

The biggest mistake is… trying to be perfect. Perfection blocks confidence. Confidence comes from c...

English Grammar Tenses-Present Tense, 英語文法の時制-現在形, 英语语法时态-现在时, 영어 문법 시제- 현재 시제

English Grammar Tenses-PresentSimple Present Describing a state in the present V+(s) Japanese: V Di...

Next year im becoming a Better Me , someone who will help others be better too.

My goal for next year is simple.   I want to become a more positive person. I want to make people h...

Welcome to my Italian, English, and Chinese lessons!

 A bit about me I love languages because they build bridges and open doors to new cultures. I enjoy...

Travel the world

Travel has always felt like a quiet dream sitting in my heart, waiting for me to follow it. Wheneve...

Start preparing now for future you!

As another year wraps up, many learners start imagining their “future self”: the version of you who...

The British Conversational Art: The Power of Gentle Language

I feel like there’s a kind of quiet charm to British conversation that you might miss if you’re not...

Speak English Naturally — Not Like a Textbook

Most students know grammar but struggle to sound natural. Reality: real conversation is not perfect...

Personal Chess goal for the upcoming year

Last week I competed in a local chess friendly competition. It was a fun event but there only a few...

Christmas Lesson クリスマスの特別レッスン - Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean! ミスター・ビーン、メリー・クリスマス!

Celebrate Christmas with Mr. Bean! ミスター・ビーンと一緒にクリスマスを祝おう   Like most people in the U.K., Mr. Bean l...

English in an AI World and What It Means for Today’s IELTS and EIKEN Learners

AI is reshaping how we live, work, study, and communicate. But in this fast-changing world, one ski...

Speak Clearly. Sound Confident. Communicate Naturally.

The Most Direct, Practical Pronunciation & Speaking Lesson You’ll Ever Take.Do people sometimes...

A Message from Me to Every English Learner”

I want to tell you something important: You are doing better than you think. Every lesson, every se...

✨ “The Moment My Students Finally Speak Without Fear”

I see it every week — that magical moment when a student stops overthinking… and starts speaking na...

“10 Minutes a Day to Speak English Confidently”

Did you know just 10 minutes of focused practice a day can transform your fluency? Small, consisten...

The 'TH' Sound Demystified: Finally Master This Uniquely English Challenge

Introduction Quick test: Can you say these three words clearly and differently? "Think," "sink," an...