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The Best Book(s) I Read This Year

As an avid reader, it’s tough for me to choose one book and call it my favourite.  On an average ye...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

Lately, I’ve been having ongoing discussions with my students about AI and consciousness. These con...

THE DOT-A SMALL START CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

This year, I revisited one of my favourite inspirational children's book: The Dot by Peter H. Reyno...

Is the Japanese Prime Minister getting enough sleep?!

Last week I read an article in my favourite newspaper about Sanae Takaichi's sleep routine, and her...

Business Email Etiquette: How to Sound Professional Without Sounding Cold

Introduction Imagine this: You need to write an email to your American client. You want to sound pr...

Understanding English Through American TV Shows: What You Can (and Can't) Learn from Netflix

Introduction Let me guess: you watch American TV shows or Netflix series to improve your Engl...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

Hey guys! Ta̍k-ke-hó! I just uploaded a new video — the eight #Taiwanese tones explained in English...

Do You Feel Shy or Unsure When Speaking English… I’m Here for You.

Many adult learners can READ English, but speaking is the hardest part. Sometimes you feel nervous,...

Is Your English Travel-Ready This Festive Season?

Are you ready to chat with locals, order your favorite dish, or ask for directions without stress? ...

Christmas: Same Holiday, Different Traditions.

Many people imagine that Christmas has one fixed set of traditions — like in movies or on TV — but ...

Next year, I want to be someone who can grow with my students, step by step and with confidence.

For me, teaching is not just about sharing English. It’s about helping students discover what they ...

Personal Chess goal for the upcoming year

Last week I competed in a local chess friendly competition. It was a fun event but there only a few...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can ___! Start Preparing Now for Future You.

Have you ever thought about next year’s “future you”? What do you want to be able to do? Maybe it’s...

Speak Clearly. Sound Confident. Communicate Naturally.

The Most Direct, Practical Pronunciation & Speaking Lesson You’ll Ever Take.Do people sometimes...

How to Do Business With Integrity

Companies that prioritize integrity often enjoy enhanced reputations, customer loyalty, and long-te...

Chinese PinYin

Pinyin (拼音) is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin, developed in the 1950s in Ch...

The British Conversational Art: The Power of Gentle Language

I feel like there’s a kind of quiet charm to British conversation that you might miss if you’re not...

Next year, I want to be someone who can play Pickle Ball well!

Being a Table Tennis player, I want to take on the challenge in learning and becoming good at Pickl...

FUTURE YOU: SHAPE YOUR GOALS, SHAPE YOUR STORY

Hello everyone! Are your ready to become someone who can do more, dream bigger, and grow braver? Le...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who.....?

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Grow with Confidence As the year begins to wrap up, I’ve ...

English in an AI World and What It Means for Today’s IELTS and EIKEN Learners

AI is reshaping how we live, work, study, and communicate. But in this fast-changing world, one ski...

The Moment My Students Finally Speak Without Fear

I see it every week — that magical moment when a student suddenly stops overthinking… and starts sp...

To Anyone Who Feels Nervous Speaking English…

If your voice shakes, your heart races, or your mind goes blank when speaking English… Please know ...

Next year,I want to be someone who can stay consistent no matter how busy life gets!

  Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Stay Consistent No Matter How Busy Life Gets   As this ye...

What Every Parent Wants Their Child to Learn in English (And How I Can Help)

As a parent, you want your child to:Speak English confidently Understand their teacher Communicate ...

If You’re Struggling to Speak English Confidently, Read This.

Many of my students understand English… but when it’s time to speak, their mind goes blank. They fe...

Unlock Your English Superpower: Why Personalised Lessons Make All the Difference

Hello global learners! I’m Carl, your native English tutor with over 15 years of experience, ready...

English Grammar Tenses-Present Tense, 英語文法の時制-現在形, 英语语法时态-现在时, 영어 문법 시제- 현재 시제

English Grammar Tenses-PresentSimple Present Describing a state in the present V+(s) Japanese: V Di...

Welcome to my Italian, English, and Chinese lessons!

 A bit about me I love languages because they build bridges and open doors to new cultures. I enjoy...

Start preparing now for future you!

As another year wraps up, many learners start imagining their “future self”: the version of you who...