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Pharaohs’ Spring: The Timeless Joy of Sham El-Nessim

Let me introduce you to one of Egypt’s oldest and most cherished national holidays: Sham El-Nessim....

What You Will Get from my 'Short Stories' Lesson

In my lesson titled ‘Short Stories: Reading, Comprehension & Conversation’, I’ll show you a sho...

Jury duty

Photo by Wesley Tingey on UnsplashToday, for the second time in my life, I received mail from The M...

How to adjust to a new environment

Hello Dear Students!  Moving to a new home or starting a new job can be exciting—but also stressful...

Answer Questions Confidently at Interviews

(Image by Canva)We tend to be nervous and anxious before an interview. It is only human. After all,...

Satan was seeking Adam way before his appearance..........

Yesterday I was smart and wanted to change the world. Today I am wise and I am changing myself.    ...

✈️Traveling to China ✈️ Chongqing: Where Spirited Away Comes to Life 重庆：『千と千尋の神隠し』が現実になる場所

In southwest China, Chongqing builds a real-world version of Miyazaki's fantasy. Where the Yangtze ...

よくあるミス！過ごす and "Spend"

Hello everyone!   Today I'm going to talk about a mistake that I see a lot from my Japanese studen...

Making Small Talk in a Business Situation

1. WHAT TO TALK ABOUT Safe small talk topcs: The weather Your location / the event  Travel / Places...

IELTS Speaking - Part 2. My top 5 tips!

The IELTS Speaking Test can feel daunting, especially Part 2! This is often known as the "long tu...

Iran's Special Spring Holiday "Sizdah Bedar"

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to share something interesting about Iran. T...

Thrive in Your New Adventure

Moving to a new city, country, or starting a new job can feel like a big leap.It’s exciting, but le...

In Anticipation of Change: Preparing to Leave My Family Home

After three decades in this home, I find myself in the peculiar limbo of straddling two lives – not...

A South African Easter Tale

In April South Africans get a glorious long weekend thanks to Easter - a time when bunnies hop, hot...

3 WAYS TO LEARN ENGLISH - 500 Lessons and More to Come!

Today I reached a very important milestone!500 lessons completed with all my amazing Italian and En...

Rise to the challenge....

Hi! Adjusting to a new environment can be difficult... It's hard to adjust, especially if you are u...

How to be a good responsible parent...

When it comes to raising kids, it’s not an easy thing to do. There are many things that every paren...

Frequently Asked Questions at Job Interviews

Image by CanvaToday, I am sharing a few frequently asked questions at the job interview. Naturally,...

My Life Across 3 Countries!

Hi everyone,"How to adjust to a new environment" - This week’s theme really hits home for me. As so...

25% off English - German Translation

Hello,For 2 months I am offering a 25% discount on my new lesson, English - German Translation. I'd...

Navigating Business in English: Challenges for International Employees

For many international employees, working in a global company means using English as the main langu...

IELTS Speaking - Part 3. My top 5 tips!

IELTS Speaking Part 3 is a 4-5 minute discussion where the examiner asks questions linked to your P...

Why listening exercises are so important

For English language students, building vocabulary and improving pronunciation are key to communica...

Yabyab- a unique cultural tradition!

Hello!  I want to introduce you guys to a unique and interesting tradition in Ifugao, a province in...

Adjusting to a New Environment

Moving to a new place, starting a new job, joining a new community... it can all feel really exciti...

Freedom Day: Celebrating South Africa's Journey to Liberty

Today, April 27th, South Africans celebrate Freedom Day, commemorating the country's first democrat...

Adjusting to a new environment, my “Bittersweet Journey of Exploration”

As I reflect on my seven and a half to eight years of traveling throughout Asia, visiting eleven di...

The LEGO man

Image: LEGO Super Mario taking a napI’m an only child, so I spent a lot of time playing by myself w...

Question about improving one’s English.

Question: Are you really serious about improving your English speaking level?   For those who’s rea...

TEDトーク (TED Talks)のビデオのレッスン

https://www.ted.com/talksThe internationally famous TED Talks are speeches given by experts to audi...