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Writing Your Reflections After Classes

Writing after a speaking class can help to reinforce language by enabling you to apply vocabulary y...

INCREASE YOUR VOCABULARY WITH TEACHER ANNY!

Hello wonderful people!  My clients often ask me 'how can I overcome my level plateau and upscale...

Tongue twisters ~ the fun way to master pronunciation

Let's practice tongue twisters for speech clarity. Tongue twisters are fantastic for improving spee...

Allergy Season Has Begun!

Every Spring, I'm hit with seasonal allergies. It's usually at the beginning of everything blossomi...

How To Learn English Grammar While Having Fun?

Learning English grammar can often feel like a daunting task, but one fun and engaging way to impro...

Nature's helpers: Honey and Peppermint

Allergies can make a nice day not so nice, but there's hope in two natural helpers: honey and peppe...

We Are All Connected Through Stories

Happy Springtime, everyone! Here in Europe the wildflowers are blooming, the birds are singing and ...

Navigating Allergy Season: A Survival Guide

Allergy season can be a challenging time for many individuals, as sneezing, congestion, and itchy e...

Do you have any tips for allergy season?

TIPS FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEASONAL ALLERGY With the arrival of spring and the flowering of trees a...

The New Range of Free Talk

The new range of free talk lessons is now live with better quality, new content, and optional 5-min...

学校に関する句動詞 Phrasal Verbs related to school

(Image-Kris from Pixabay)1) Catch up - reach the same level of progress as others, especially after...

Embrace the Diversity of English: Accents and Dialects

Hey there, language enthusiasts! Let's delve deeper into the fascinating realm of English accents a...

Learn English through Rock

The lyrics (歌詞) of songs can be great for studying English, they are full of interesting vocab, idi...

Writing A Story Plot From A Simple Idea

Writing a captivating story plot is essential for creating a compelling narrative that keeps reader...

Navigating Relationships with Narcissists: Strategies for Self-Preservation

Navigating relationships with narcissists can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you ca...

Natural Medicine for Hay Fever

Natural Medicine for Hay Fever: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom   As spring blossoms and nature awake...

My favourite outdoor activities

One of the activities I enjoy the most outside is spending time in nature. Engaging in outdoor acti...

Unlocking Academic Success: The Value of Teaching Reading

There are several reasons why reading is an essential skill to learn:1. It is the most effective an...

Clearing the fog between "Ignore" and "Ignorance"

Hey there, students! In today’s column, we're diving into the murky waters of two tricky words: "i...

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The Backyard BBQ! = THE Outdoor Activity

** Reading Practice for middle Intermediate and up Words, phrases in this color have definitions at...

Personalized 1-1 Math Tutoring Available for US, Canadian, Singaporean, and UK Students!

Attention to students from the US, Canada, Singapore, and the UK! Are you seeking personalized 1-1 ...

The conscience of the Jewish, the Christians, and the Muslims—a diasporic chronology

Something Special for the Spring

Launching a seasonal lesson for new beginnings...   -------   A marathon week to improve your writi...

The joys of container gardening!

Container gardening is a way of gardening where you use pots or other containers instead of plantin...

Embracing Hanami in Japan: A Blissful Outdoor Tradition

As spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry across Japan, there's one cherished tradition that captures ...

Contrasting Seasons: Spring in Japan vs. Autumn in Australia

As winter says goodbye and nature wakes up, two parts of the world have different changes: Japan ge...

Bodyboarding Bliss at Piha Beach, New Zealand

Nestled along the rugged coastline of New Zealand's North Island lies Piha Beach, a world-renowned ...

和製英語　- ノート

(Image by StockSnap from Pixabay)なぜそれが間違いなのか 「ノート」は英語の “notebook” から来ています。 「ノート」とだけ言うと、これは「メモ」を意味する...

Swimming in Alpine Lakes

When I moved to Europe about 35 years ago, I was amazed by the clean and inviting water of Alpine l...