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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...

My new hobby

I am an English teacher in Ukraine, had always found beauty in the structure of sentences and the n...

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...

Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs! 日本でワーキングホリデーしたい人

外国人におすすめ！リゾートバイトで日本を満喫しよう Recommended for Foreigners! Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs ワーキングホリデーを考えて...

✈️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 ...

Answer Questions Confidently at Interviews

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

Learning English from the News - a BBC podcast for English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/ A great...

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...

National Holiday, the 1st of May: Labor Day

The 1st of May: Labor Day In the Republic of Paraguay, Labor Day falls on Thursday, the 1st of May,...

A Universal Hope: Grace, Redemption, and Easter Egg Joy.

Easter in South Africa: A Heritage of Faith and Celebration This week, as South Africans across the...

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.    ...

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...

Making Small Talk in a Business Situation

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

A South African Easter Tale

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

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...

Navigating Business in English: Challenges for International Employees

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

25% off English - German Translation

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

Why listening exercises are so important

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

Frequently Asked Questions at Job Interviews

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

Yabyab- a unique cultural tradition!

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

2025 ?? サマーウクレレチャレンジ！オンラインで学ぶ夏の定番ソング?? Summer Ukulele Challenge! Learn Sunny Songs Online

?? ウクレレが夏に最適な3つの理由?? 3 Reasons to Start Ukulele This Summer   1. 軽量で持ち運び便利- 海やキャンプに最適      *Light...