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ADVANCED ENGLISH

If you want to make people hang onto your every word, if you want to create amazing cover letters t...

Empowering Students: Transforming Questions into Learning Opportunities

Learning English can be a challenging yet rewarding journey for non-native speakers. As students na...

I'm in the rankings!

I'll be entirely honest and say I didn't realise there were tutor rankings on this site until I got...

「Whip up」という句動詞の意味は何ですか⁉️

「Whip up」という句動詞の意味は何ですか⁉️   料理や飲み物をパパッと手早くそつなく作っちゃうこと。ネイティブスピーカーは「Whip up」とよく言います。   I'll whip up a...

I'm Shy - How Can I Improve My Conversational Skills?

Improving conversational skills is a mix of mindset, practice, and specific techniques. Here’s a fo...

【Idiom of the Week】Call it a day

Idiom of the Week IntroductionIdioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and often...

A Little Peek Behind the Scenes of My Lessons

Ever wondered what really happens in my lessons?Well, let's just say it's never boring! One minute ...

What teaching English has taught me

Teaching English is a passion of mine, it's about connection, confidence and sharing life across cu...

A Celebration of Curiosity

In every classroom, learning goes far beyond textbooks, lectures, or lesson plans. Some of the most...

Turn Up The Music; Level Up Your English.

Behind the Scenes: Turning Music into English Lessons One of my favorite parts of teaching English ...

Your 'Healthy' Diet is Probably Boring (Here's How to Fix It)

Hey friends!   Let’s be real for a second. Does your “healthy” diet feel… kind of sad?   Are you ea...

Reading out loud to improve your pronunciation

Today, I'd like to introduce you to my most interesting and fun class: 'Reading Out Loud – Hop on P...

Behind the Scenes of My Lessons.

 I don’t just teach topics—I design each lesson to spark curiosity and build confidence.   Every st...

Why Children Benefit from Learning English Early

English isn’t just another school subject — it’s a global skill. Children who learn it early gain m...

What is guided conversation?

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation cla...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons.

When students join my lessons, they often expect grammar rules and vocabulary lists—but there’s so ...

レッスンの裏側ちょっとだけ公開/ One Side Behind the Scenes of Lessons

    わたしの設定しているレッスンの時間は 今のところ、15分、25分、50分ですが、 レッスンに向けての準備は毎回しています。   一つは、レッスンの内容の準備です。   生徒さんのレッスンの...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons

Have you ever wondered how teachers design their lessons?  Most of us have a specialty.  Mine is co...

NEW Lesson Announcement♪ "Real Conversation Practice"

Hello everyone ( ◠‿◠ ) I'm Mika, a Japanese teacher! ♪   I've been blessed to meet many new student...

生徒さんからの”ナイス質問”紹介/ Introducing “Nice Questions” from Students

  わたしの場合、生徒さんからの質問は 主に三種類あります。   ①文法 ②発音 ③日本文化     なぜ、良い質問なのかには理由があります。   ・日本語で会話するために必要な表現だから ・他の内...

Pride and Prejudice

The book in the photo is a version of one of the most famous stories in English, Pride and Prejudic...

Why I Love My Job (And Why I'm So Good At It)

Hey everyone,   I was thinking the other day about how I got here. I’ve been a personal trainer for...

The Zen Student and the Master

In my lessons with thousands of native Japanese students, one of the most common challenges is in t...

My story of becoming an online tutor

MY STORY Since 2019, I’ve been traveling the world while working remotely. What I do isn’t extraord...

Small Failures, Big Lessons

Sometimes the best lessons don’t come from books or classrooms. They come from little slip-ups in d...

HELP! My Neighbor is Singing!

I handle online classes every day. I wake up early, prepare a simple breakfast, then check my notif...

Ready for a Language Adventure? Let's Learn Afrikaans!

Hello! My name is Teacher Marinka, and I'm so excited that you're considering learning Afrikaans. I...

Your English is Better Than You Think (Here's the Proof)

Let's be honest: a lot of us are scared to speak English. We worry about making mistakes, sounding ...

Learning From Small Failures: A Teacher’s Perspective

Even as a teacher, I sometimes have little “oops” moments in my work. Recently, I prepared an Afrik...

I Used to Think Willpower Was Everything (Then I Learned This)

Hey everyone,   I have a confession to make. When I first started out as a trainer, I honestly beli...