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English Should Be Taught in a Different Way !

Learning English the traditional way is like using a typewriter in the age of AI. The world has cha...

I wanted to become a pilot in the Royal Air Force.

When I was 18 years old all young men had to do 2 years in the Army. Navy or Airforce.I failed the ...

Business English - How to Give a Short Introduction to Your Company

Have you ever been asked about your company?In this article I'm going to show how to give a very sh...

Living my childhood dream, just in a different way

When I was a kid, I always dreamed of becoming a university professor. I didn’t know exactly what t...

Respond to Interviewer: Tell Me about Yourself

Image by CanvaLet us have a closer look at one of the most frequently used openers interviewers lik...

A few facts about life that many might not agree with.

1. A controlling character creates others to hate you. 2. Being hygienically unclean will cause man...

Intercepting a turning point

Before I fall in the third unreal conditional…… If I had known there was a curve, I would have driv...

✈️ Travel English Made Easy! | 簡単トラベル英会話レッスン ✈️

こんにちは！Are you planning a trip to an English-speaking country? Do you feel nervous about speaking En...

My Messy Desk Makes Me Happy

This is my desk. My desk has got a lot of stuff on it, but I like having everything where I can se...

How I Conquer New Words

Even as a language tutor, I am always learning new words not just in my own language but in the one...

Answer Better in IELTS by Understanding the Question First

Have you ever given a long answer in IELTS, only to realize later that it didn’t quite match the qu...

The Song I Can’t Get Out of My Head: “Daylight” by Taylor Swift

As an English teacher, I often tell my students that language isn’t just about grammar or vocabular...

Watch short dramas to improve your English 短編ドラマで英語力アップ

  https://www.youtube.com/@Omeleto Watching videos is a great way to learn English in a natural c...

Business English- A beginner's guide to using basic English at work or in business

Do you want to feel more confident using English at work, but don’t know where to start? If you're ...

How to Answer: “What Is Your Weakness?” in a Job Interview

(Image created on Canva)It is one thing to be asked about your strengths in an interview (see last ...

Questions and comments about learning English.

Questions:   1. How serious are you about learning English?   2. How important is it for you to lea...

How I organize my work desk

I KEEP MY DESK CLEAN AND TIDY SO I CAN FOCUS. I PLACE MY LAPTOP IN THE CENTER AND KEEP MY NOTEBOOK ...

Preview My Free Talk English Session

Please feel encouraged to watch this short 5-minute video about what you can expect to experience i...

Level Up Your Language Skills with Creative Writing

Learning a new language can feel like a big task—endless vocab lists, confusing grammar rules, and ...

Coffee, My Desk And Tutoring!!!!

I am controlled chaos!I have an assortment of mugs for sipping my water, coffee, teas and sodas on ...

Learning English in Context

Have you ever memorized a list of English words, only to forget them the next day? Please know that...

How to Stop Translating and Start Speaking Naturally

Fixing Word Order in English – One Step at a Time: If English isn’t your first language, you’ve pro...

Taking Care of My Health in Japan: Hormones, Kidneys, Teeth, and More

Taking Care of My Health in Japan: Hormones, Kidneys, Teeth, and More Living in Japan as a middle-a...

How I organize my work desk

As I describe the setup or layout of my work desk today, I’d like to introduce some ways to talk ab...

A person’s ability to properly learn English in the correct way.

When it comes to learning English, a person’s ability to properly learn English in the correct way ...

What to Expect in My Lessons

It can be scary or nerve wracking to start lessons with a new tutor! I completely understand you. T...