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【#1 in the New Tutor Rankings】Thank you for your support!

Hello, I’m Chiharu. I’m happy to share that I ranked #1 among new teachers. Thank you so much to ev...

Back to the 90s

I was born in the 80s, and although I have a lot of nostalgia for that decade now, my memory of it ...

English Skills for Students – Reading, Writing & Grammar!

Hello everyone! Are you looking to improve your English reading, writing, and grammar skills in a c...

Basic and essencial questions to ask your tutor in any lesson

Here are some of what I consider the most useful and essential questions you can ask your tutor in ...

“Sunday Afternoon — Reset, Reflect, Restart.”

Sunday afternoon is more than just the end of the weekend. It is a quiet space between rest and res...

What is the meaning of Hinamatsuri...

This is a special day for families with daughters, and it includes a number of traditions. I would ...

Easy Ways to Pay Attention in Online Class

Staying focused in an online class is hard. At home, many things can distract you. Your bed might m...

The Rule of Three: How to Sound Like a Leader in Any Meeting

In my 17 years at companies like Philip Morris and Glovo, I’ve noticed one major difference between...

Three new ideas for staying focused

Hello everyone,  Here are some of my ideas on staying focused. Book a lesson with me today. 1. Don'...

Don't be afraid to try it!

For me it's more fun and more pleasant to learn something new, while talking with each other, disco...

Rhetorical Questions in the IELTS Test

In English, some questions are asked not to get an answer, but to make a point or guide the listene...

Always help to have a goal, even a simple one.

This beautiful place is one of my favorite places ever to do cardio. The hot steamed buns (nikuman)...

Rambling when you speak?

 Are You Rambling On? It Could Be Lowering Your Band Score  Many IELTS candidates believe their big...

How to Stay Focused During Online Classes

Here are some useful tips for staying focused during online lessons: 1. Create a Comfortable Study ...

Learn Canva in Japanese! Create Your Own Profile Icon 【Lesson in JP/EN】

Would you like to improve your design skills while using Japanese?  “I want an icon that represents...

Unlock Cosmic Secrets & Heal with Ancient Wisdom.

 Discover the ancient art of astrology and harness the power of Sanskrit mantras for healing and tr...

New lesson soon!

Soon i will add a new class, a full body/aerobic session. You will be able to do it at home without...

Focus During Class: 3 Useful Tips for Online Learners

We live in a world of constant distraction. Your phone buzzes. A notification pops up. Your mind wa...

The Flowers are Blooming - So Can Your Language Skills!

After a long winter indoors, everyone looks forward to taking advantage of spring weather.  We all ...

[For Beginners] 20 Basic #Taiwanese Words: verb 004 (with examples)

New Video Alert: "[For Beginners] 20 Basic Taiwanese Words: verb 004 (with examples)"!    Check it ...

Keep Going, Keep Growing

Spring can be a difficult season for many students. Allergies, colds, and changing weather can make...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 7 (Remixing Idioms!)

Hey all! This is the seventh weekly English learning challenge. In this challenge, we focus on id...

Speak Better English: Spring Into Action!

Speak Better English: Spring Into Action! Study mindset • Expressing feelings • Phrases for mot...

Figure Skating: Useful Vocabulary

In October I had the chance to travel to Angers to watch the Grand Prix de France 2025. The competi...

What Does Being a Woman Mean to You?

As women, we often feel pressure from society to behave a certain way. This pressure is somewhat re...

New Business English Lesson for Professionals

Are you a professional who wants to communicate more confidently at work? I’m excited to introduce ...

New lesson available everyone!

Now we can workout together! This lesson was made to fit your daily life routine!Let's have some fu...

How to get in touch with the self

This video discusses how to "get in touch with the self" by examining physical, psychological, and ...

All we need is Practice!

When i visited Japan, what helped me a lot, was practicing at least some words or expressions to he...

Your Career Spring: A Season of New Beginnings

Spring is the season of renewal—when new ideas bloom, and fresh possibilities take root. In the sam...