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Understanding CEFR Levels: What They Mean for Your English Learning

Understanding CEFR Levels: What They Mean for Your English Learning The CEFR (Common European Frame...

How My Mornings Changed: From Yoga to Farm Life to Cats

For about fifteen years, my morning routine hardly changed. I’d wake at 5 a.m., have a coffee and m...

(Try This English Speaking Exercise!) My Morning Routine

Directions1. First, watch the video and try practicing the shadowing and speaking exercises with th...

CLASS PREPARATION TIPS

??CLASS PREPARATION TIPS. A little preparation before class can make a big difference in your prog...

A Little Story About Traffic Jams — and a 5% OFF Coupon

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Let me share a little story about “traffic jams” in my town. Where I live, ...

Why Reading News Articles Can Make You A Stronger Speaker

In my experience as a teacher, one of the most effective ways to improve speaking isn’t through iso...

3 Fun Tricks to Remember New English Words Forever!

Have you ever learned a new English word... and then completely forgotten it the next day? You're n...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 11 (Challenge! As __ as __.)

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!    This is the eleventh English lear...

Learning English Made Simple: Build Confidence Step by Step

Learning English can feel challenging at first, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding journe...

Why understanding is easier than speaking

“I understand a lot… but I can’t really speak.”   I have said that myself numerous time, and I have...

Coffee Break: Navigating Western Corporate Culture

In the world of international business, "culture" isn't just about the food you eat or the language...

Turning Difficult Topics into Learning Opportunities!

As tutors, we often see students freeze when a topic feels too difficult. Their first reaction is u...

Simple morning habits for a better day

When I think about "morning habits", I don’t really think about a perfect routine.   I like structu...

Want to Talk About “Big” Topics in English? You Can

Many people see an interesting news story, hear something on a podcast, or read a book in their own...

Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day

Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day   How you start your morning can affect your entire day. A c...

Simple morning habits for a better day

A beautiful day starts with beautiful habits and not just the ones in your makeup bag! Whether yo...

“I Understand… Until Someone Is Listening”: Why Thinking in Real Time Changes the Way You Speak

You understand the idea. You can explain it to yourself. You can even write it clearly. But when so...

Leonardo English - おすすめポッドキャスト RECOMMENDED PODCAST

https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcastsOne podcast that I often recommend to my students is "Leona...

JLPT N3 Grammar Listening Practice | Learn with Example Sentences 　JLPT N3文法｜例文で学ぶリスニング練習しませんか？

JLPT N3 Grammar Listening Practice | Learn with Example Sentences (Passive Listening OK) Have you e...

Historical city: Idstein

  Have you heard of the historic oldtown of Idstein in Germany?Recently I'm becoming more and mor...

Topic is too difficult? here's what to do

First, take a breath. Difficulty is not a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re growing....

Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day

Hello! Thank you for reading my column. I would like to share something very personal about my dail...

How to Pass the Eiken Interview with Confidence (Step-by-Step)

Are you feeling nervous about your Eiken interview?Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Many students feel...

Simple morning habits for a better day

  1. Wake up at the same time each morning                                                This bui...

?? Learn English with Music – A Fun and Effective Way!

?? Learn English with Music - A Fun and Effective Way! Hello everyone! ?? Did you know that music c...

You Can Do It! The Secret? Read On....

Have you ever felt that a goal (like learning a language) seemed too challenging?  When you think a...

Simple morning habits for a better day

 Wake Up a Little EarlierDrink Water First Make Your BedStretch or Move Your BodyAvoid Your Phone f...

1,111 Days of Drawing!!

This tutor column is to celebrate a personal goal: to draw something, everyday, for as many days as...

What to do when a topic feels too difficult

Have you ever started learning something in English maybe a grammar rule, a listening exercise or e...

The Morning Adventure Club

Leo's Magical Morning!Hello, little learners!  Welcome to the Morning Adventure Club, where every d...