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A Challenge That Taught Me Something Valuable: Living Abroad

When I moved to Osaka for 10 months in 2025, it was the first time I had ever lived abroad. It was ...

30 Days to Speak English with More Confidence!"

ENGLISH SPEAKING CHALLENGE!    Do you understand English but struggle to speak confidently? Are yo...

The Farm : A Challenge That Taught Me Something Valuable

A few years ago, my wife and I made a rather unexpected change in our lives. We left our home in Sh...

A Challenge That Taught Me Something Valuable

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned as an English teacher came from working with a stud...

Walking the 88 Temples: What Shikoku Taught Me About Pacing

  When I began the 1,200-kilometer Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Japan, I assumed my biggest chal...

A Daunting Task

Nothing earth-shattering here, and I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences, but I was onc...