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Before Easter comes Holy Week: A look at its surprising traditions

Have you ever seen a festival where thousands of people walk quietly through the streets at midnigh...

**Useful** native phrases!

Idioms....phrasal verb...expressions - you might feel a bit overwhelmed at just how frequently you ...

【レッスン再開のお知らせ】20％OFFクーポン配布中｜台湾旅行の写真｜JP/EN/繁中

台湾から帰国しました✈旅行前にたくさんのおすすめを教えていただいたおかげで、本当に楽しい旅行になりました！レッスン再開あたり、2週間限定で 【全レッスン20％OFFクーポン】を配布しています。台湾旅...

Stop Feeling Guilty About Free Time — It's Making You Smarter

  How to Balance Study and Free Time One of the biggest challenges for language learners is finding...

Don't Waffle

In communication,“To waffle” means to speak or write in a way that is unclear, indecisive, or overl...

Can You Order Safely in Japan? Learn 3 Must-Know Japanese Phrases 　日本で安心して注文できる？覚えておきたい日本語フレーズ3つ

レストランで使える日本語フレーズ 日本（にほん）でレストランに行（い）くとき、食（た）べられないものやアレルギーがある人（ひと）は、しっかり伝（つた）えることが大切（たいせつ）です。 In Japa...

Easter Celebration

Easter is a Christian festival, which falls on a different date every year. This year it is on the ...

?? How to Balance Study and Free Time

When we think about studying, many of us imagine long hours at a desk, endless notes, and the press...

Conversation Lessons: Much more than "Just Free Talk"

Many learners choose conversation lessons because speaking naturally in English is comfortable and ...

Conquering Interview Stress

Let's be honest, job interviews are stressful in any language. In English? That stress can feel mul...

Study Smart, Rest Better: Finding Your Perfect Balance

Let’s be honest studying all the time can feel exhausting. But having too much free time can also m...

TED Talk Video Lesson / TEDトーク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...

The most common English writing mistakes (and how to fix them)

One of the most interesting parts of being a language teacher is seeing how learners from completel...

Study Smart, Live Fully. Help to Finding Your Perfect Balance

Many students think they must choose: study hard or relax and enjoy life. But the truth is, you nee...

3 Ways to Say “I’m Busy” in English

Saying just “I’m busy” can sound a bit plain. There are some natural and fun ways to say it that ma...

Productivity and Fake Productivity : Rethinking how you learn a language

There is a moment many language learners know too well.   You sit down, open your notebook, review ...

Talking about books in English: Part 1

One of my goals for 2026 is to read more books, so today I’d like to share some vocabulary for talk...

めっちゃ(meccha) – A Very Popular Japanese Word

In class, many students often say “meccha.”授業で、学生はよく「めっちゃ」と言います。 It means “very” or “really.” 「とても」...

How to Balance Music Production Practice and Free Time

One of the biggest challenges my students face when learning music production isn’t creativity—it’s...

April Fools: Harmless Fun or One Joke Too Far?

April Fools’ Day, observed on 1 April,  is one of those holidays people have mixed feelings about. ...

Let's stay in touch over Easter!

It's nearly time for my favourite annual event - attempting to eat my bodyweight in chocolate!    W...

Understanding the Mind, One Conversation at a Time

Psychology has always been more than just a field of study for me, it is a way of understanding peo...

?? Why Rick Owens Is a Fashion Genius

Fashion is often seen as trends, brands, and clothing—but some designers go far beyond that. One of...

【旅行で使う日本語 #06】観光｜JP/EN/繁中

日本には美しいお寺や神社、自然など、見どころがたくさんあります。観光をもっと楽しむために、よく使う日本語を覚えておきましょう。   【観光でよく使う日本語】   ①入場券（にゅうじょうけん） 施設に...

Mastering the Art of Balance: Study Smarter, Not Longer

Struggling to find time for both studies and yourself? You’re not alone. Here are 3 quick guideline...

【台湾旅行 #03】DAY 3｜猫村・十分・九份・台北 (松山慈祐宮、饒河街観光夜市、台北101)｜JP/EN/繫中

3日目は、台北近郊をめぐる1日でした。まずは瑞芳から猴硐貓村へ。かわいい猫たちがたくさんいて癒される場所でした。 そのあと、平渓線に乗って十分へ移動。ランタン飛ばしを体験してから、瀑布までハイキング...

【旅行で使う日本語 #07】買い物｜JP/EN/繁中

お土産や洋服など、買い物をするときに役立つ日本語を紹介します。   【買い物でよく使う日本語】   ①試着（しちゃく） 服を着てみること → Trying on／試穿 >「試着してもいいですか...

April Fools: A tradition of trickery

Every year on April 1st, something delightful happens: the world collectively decides to loosen up....

Fear of making mistakes? A different way to look at it

There is a moment most language learners know, even if they don’t always talk about it.   You know,...

Tips on balancing study and free time

Hello everyone! I'm an experienced and qualified English language teacher from Australia. I'd love ...