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Best way to learn from online lessons ( In my opinion)

It's no secret that online learning can be a bit overwhelming and does have its challenges. Some ma...

5 Books to Bridge the Spooky and Festive Seasons

November is such an interesting month, bridging the spooky vibes of Halloween and the festive warm...

About Learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there are many who’s only concern is to pass an English exam and...

How to Get the Most from Your Online Lessons: Top Tips for Effective Learning

Online English lessons are a great way to learn the language, as it can be really fun and useful. I...

"Master the Art of Small Talk: Build Confidence in Any Conversation"

Small talk refers to casual, light conversations often used to break the ice, fill silence, or crea...

Unlock Your Chinese Listening Potential: Fast and Effective Methods

Video Context:This student is taking a Chinese listening exam, and the question is as follows:Woma...

Quick tips: groups of animals

Did you know that English has many words to describe different groups of animals? Here are the most...

The Inner Game of Sports and Life

In the ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ by W. Timothy Gallwey explores how mental focus and self-awarenes...

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors!

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors! My genre choice is romance / philosophy ...

Speak English with more Confidence

1. Practise Small Talk Daily.    Engaging in brief conversations daily helps build fluency and con...

"To or Too? How to Choose the Right Word Easily"

Why Are “To” and “Too” So Confusing? The words “to” and “too” are small but mighty—and often a sour...

Japan ranks 92nd in English proficiency, lowest ever.

(The Mainichi Shimbun News Online)https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241114/p2a/00m/0na/007000c...

New Grammar-Based Lessons

  Hello, everyone. I now offer grammar-based lessons. They are based on the excellent textbook, Es...

Escape the Frost with These Cosy Winter Reading Picks

As the winter months approach and the weather gets colder, for some, there is nothing better than s...

鹿を英語で？

At the Dai Nagoya Building, there is a beautiful winter wonderland scene at the moment. It includes...

Tips For Online Learning That You Already Know

I'm pretty sure you already know all these, but have not fully embraced them.  I am an online learn...

The jacaranda trees are blooming beautifully in my street

Every year in November the jacaranda trees in my street make a beautiful display of purple. The dro...

Do you know the difference between “は” and “が”?

Hi, I'm Mika:)みなさん、こんにちは！ 日本語講師のMikaです！ Today, I would like to introduce the difference between the...

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation When i...

Why I'm hooked on K-dramas.

When I first arrived in Korean in 1999, I met a young pastor who lamented the fact that Korea just ...

Trust

Slogans to stick on your refrigerator:   'Deserve trust' 'Foster trust' 'Build trust'  

Why I am growing coriander at home

Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a herb that is widely known for its detoxifying properties. T...

Magpies: Their Myths, Realities, and Social Habits

Magpies are known for their striking black and white plumage, which sets them apart from other bird...

Using Phrasal Verbs in IELTS Speaking

Phrasal verbs are a key element of natural English and can significantly enhance your performance i...

Learn English This Koyo and Save 55% with Ms Judy!

Looking to brush up on your English skills while enjoying the beautiful Japanese fall foliage (Koy...

Curling Up with The Famous Five

I started reading Enid Blyton's books when I was in 4th grade Primary School. Physically, I was cur...

Winter song

Hello everyone! Winter is coming soon in Japan. One of my favorite songs is "冬がくる前に" It's a wonderf...

Forest bathing

Hello everyone! Forest bathing Let's take a forest bath and heal both body and mind! Let's enjoy ...

New Tutor Rankings - No. 2!!!

Hi all, I wanted to write a quick note to celebrate the good news I received today. I ranked SECOND...

Continuation

Hello everyone! Forest bathing Let's take a forest bath and heal both body and mind! Let's enj...