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Aokigahara - hauntingly beautiful

Despite all of the problems we faced in Kawaguchiko, we were determined to have a good time! After ...

Sometimes these things happen......

As I write this column, I am at Kansai airport after a very disappointing few days!After arriving i...

La hora (2)

This image shows the different expression used to: 1) tell the time it is now and 2) tell the time ...

A brilliant birthday!!!!!

Thank you all for my birthday wishes!I was genuinely taken back by how many people send me messages...

"Health is better than sickness" - Steven Pinker

"Abundance is better than want, freedom is better than coercion, happiness is better than...

'Fear' and 'love' - which will you choose?

The two most powerful human emotions are FEAR and LOVE.Fear causes us to put bigger locks on our do...

Ace Your Interview - How do you compare to the competition ?

In all probability, you will be very similar to the other job applicants.This is because the same p...

Language: The Pawn of Politics

Hello Everyone!Okay, this is a rather advanced article but very interesting. Language is a fascinat...

Start learning Hungarian with me!

Do you have Hungarian friends in Japan? Is it in your plans that you would like to study in Hungary...

Proofreading is VERY important........

I have noticed a lot of very poor English signs here in Japan.And whilst this is common around the ...

Watch yourself, you *&##*# !

I love to play with words, to sometimes attach a different meaning to a common phrase.   "Wa...

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Perfect Balance 3 Step Meditation Lesson!

Some of you may have noticed that I have added a lesson called 'Perfect Balance 3 Step Meditation' ...

Beautiful gardens, right on our doorstep! :-)

Yesterday we decided to take a short break from work to enjoy our local area.Having explored the ma...

Ace Your Interview - One question you can count on!

If you could be 100% sure of a question popping up in your interview, how much effort would you put...

Turtles in Tennoji!

I don't travel to Osaka unless I have a good reason to (I am more of a nature man), but on Sunday I...

I hope everyone is ok!

The earthquake in Kansai yesterday was pretty crazy!Luckily we were laying down at the time (I was ...

IELTS - Yes, you are right !

In the speaking section you are given a lot of latitude, you should focus on giving a fluent, simpl...

俳句：麦酒

昨日は、FPで同窓の先輩のお誘いで、カントリーミュージック聞きに行ってきました。.バンドの方たちも、私を誘ってくれた先輩も卒業50周年を迎えた方たちが中心。.50周年過ぎると、50周年以上の人ならだ...

ファンフェスタin箱根

6月8日～10日に「ファンフェスタin箱根」という、二泊三日の囲碁セミナーに講師として参加させていただきました。 毎年恒例ではありますが、豪華なプロ棋士の方々が指導碁やイベントで盛り上げております...

What is your favorite color? [Advanced Language]

Hello!What is your favorite color? This is a popular question to ask in English speaking countries....

☆オススメ海外ドラマ☆

Hello. ☆りさころりん☆です。 今日は、海外ドラマを１つ紹介したいと思います。ジャンルは、Action, Adventureです。 こちらもシリーズになっています。Netflixでみれま...

It smiled at me

Ingredients:  Flour, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Vanilla, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Sugar, Cocoa, Milk, S...

IELTS Speaking - Expand, expand, expand.

The IELTS Speaking module is scored to a large extent on your ability to maintain a smooth conversa...

I'm not naturally an angry person.....BUT

Today I watched in disbelief as a small child chased and tried to kick birds, and then threw stones...

An update to the IELTS vs TOEFL debate.

From an admittedly small sample size, 6 out of 6, 100% of my students who have sat both exams say t...

Koyasan Ultramarathon!

This weekend I am very excited to be taking part in the Koyasan Ultramarathon!I have been a partici...

Proof reading, Tai Chi, Harry Potter Reading Lessons, IELTS practice, Yoga and more! *DISCOUNT COUPON FOR NEW STUDENTS*

The lessons listed above are just a small range of the broad subjects I am qualified and experience...

New Qi Gong (Ki-Ko) Lesson! + *DISCOUNT COUPON FOR NEW STUDENTS*

After students mentioning that they would like a relaxing and gentle exercise lesson, I decided to ...

How do you decide between IELTS and TOEFL ?

These are the two most widely accepted benchmarks of your English ability. Both give you a certific...