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Writing A Story Plot From A Simple Idea

Writing a captivating story plot is essential for creating a compelling narrative that keeps reader...

Navigating Relationships with Narcissists: Strategies for Self-Preservation

Navigating relationships with narcissists can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you ca...

Natural Medicine for Hay Fever

Natural Medicine for Hay Fever: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom   As spring blossoms and nature awake...

My favourite outdoor activities

One of the activities I enjoy the most outside is spending time in nature. Engaging in outdoor acti...

Unlocking Academic Success: The Value of Teaching Reading

There are several reasons why reading is an essential skill to learn:1. It is the most effective an...

Clearing the fog between "Ignore" and "Ignorance"

Hey there, students! In today’s column, we're diving into the murky waters of two tricky words: "i...

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The Backyard BBQ! = THE Outdoor Activity

** Reading Practice for middle Intermediate and up Words, phrases in this color have definitions at...

Personalized 1-1 Math Tutoring Available for US, Canadian, Singaporean, and UK Students!

Attention to students from the US, Canada, Singapore, and the UK! Are you seeking personalized 1-1 ...

The conscience of the Jewish, the Christians, and the Muslims—a diasporic chronology

Something Special for the Spring

Launching a seasonal lesson for new beginnings...   -------   A marathon week to improve your writi...

The joys of container gardening!

Container gardening is a way of gardening where you use pots or other containers instead of plantin...

Embracing Hanami in Japan: A Blissful Outdoor Tradition

As spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry across Japan, there's one cherished tradition that captures ...

Contrasting Seasons: Spring in Japan vs. Autumn in Australia

As winter says goodbye and nature wakes up, two parts of the world have different changes: Japan ge...

Bodyboarding Bliss at Piha Beach, New Zealand

Nestled along the rugged coastline of New Zealand's North Island lies Piha Beach, a world-renowned ...

和製英語　- ノート

(Image by StockSnap from Pixabay)なぜそれが間違いなのか 「ノート」は英語の “notebook” から来ています。 「ノート」とだけ言うと、これは「メモ」を意味する...

Swimming in Alpine Lakes

When I moved to Europe about 35 years ago, I was amazed by the clean and inviting water of Alpine l...

Sense and Sensibility

The book cover in this picture is of two sisters in Jane Austen's novel, Sense and Sensibility.In t...

Make Daily News Reading Your English Learning Boost

  Reading news articles as a form of improving language cannot be overstated. Here's how you can d...

英語で「なんだっけ」はなんだっけ？

「なんだっけ」 is a very useful phrase in Japanese, but how can you say it in English?

Exploring the beauty of Spring travel

Spring is a great time to go on trips because nature looks beautiful with lots of flowers and green...

Spring Break Plans

My family and I have decided to take a road trip to the beach for a week of relaxation and fun in t...

Sherlock Holmes Stories

The Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle are famous the world over. And rightly so, becaus...

Word Problem Involving Surface Area of Sphere

We can calculate the number of wedges a grapefruit was cut into given that the total surface area o...

April Fool's Day In Serbia

In Serbia, the traditions surrounding April Fools' Day are quite unique and interesting. Instead o...

Talk about a Japanese drama that you enjoyed lately.

For those of you who watch Japanese dramas, you probably already know which one I will talk about b...

What is the most complex grammar rule in any language?

Grammar rules in any language are essential for effectively communicating ideas and conveying messa...

Spring Break Staycation in Bournemouth

Spring break is upon us, and jetting off to far-flung destinations isn't on the cards, there are st...

Local spas are just the ticket

Spring Break in Europe is very different to the Spring Breaks I experienced as an American. There I...

Spring Break Staycation

While traveling to exotic locations may be appealing to many, the most gratifying adventures may s...