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The Power of Shadowing: Transform Your English Pronunciation in 10 Minutes a Day

Introduction What if I told you there's a practice technique that can improve your pronunciation, l...

FROM DURBAN WITH LOVE: LEARNING ENGLISH THE WARM, SOUTH AFRICAN WAY!

Hello everyone! I'm Selina, your friendly English tutor from sunny South Africa. I believe that lan...

The Best Book(s) I Read This Year

As an avid reader, it’s tough for me to choose one book and call it my favourite.  On an average ye...

Autumn is a Time of Change - Let's Stay on Track!

Fall (or Autumn) is in the air.  Every day we draw closer to the Holiday Season and, perhaps, farth...

What Are Critical Thinking Skills ? Why Do They Matter in English?

Language is not only about words. It is also about how you understand ideas, make connections, and ...

How to Read & Pronounce Taiwanese (Taigi) in POJ

I just uploaded a new video — Taiwanese Pronunciation in English!  I’ve seen more and more European...

TOEIC Score Breakthrough: The Skills They Don't Test (But You Need for Real English)

Introduction Congratulations! You studied hard and got a 750 on the TOEIC test. That's a grea...

In Fine Feather

Blue Jays, Blue Jays sitting in a tree. Blue jays, Blue Jays, how many do you see? Blue Jays, Blue ...

Introducing Me: Your Safe-Space Tutor

Welcome to the A-Team!!! This is your captain, Angie speaking. Thank you for stopping by! Before I ...

My Best Read of the Year: The Book That Sparked a Thousand Conversations!

Hello everyone! I'm Teacher Marinka, and I'm delighted to share my thoughts on this week's topic: T...

Staying Motivated When Autumn Energy Fades

When the air turns crisp and days grow shorter, many of us start to feel our motivation slip away —...

Kazuo Ishiguro’s Lyrics – The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain. カズオ・イシグロの歌詞集 – 『雨の中、ヨーロッパを横断した夏』

カズオ・イシグロの 『雨の中、ヨーロッパを横断した夏』 という本を見つけました。ジャズ歌手 ステイシー・ケント のための 16曲の歌詞集 で、美しいイラスト と 曲を聴けるQRコード 付きです&nb...

The best book I read this year

Photo by Ugur Akdemir on Unsplash Most of the books I read last year were of the historical variety...

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Between Lessons

Whether you're taking Quick Chat sessions or structured lessons, these tips will help you stay acti...

AUTUMN RESET! STAY MOTIVATED AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE!

As the air becomes cooler and the daylight a little shorter, many learners find their motivation sl...

Level Up Your English - Weekend Edition

Weekends feel different, slower mornings, relaxed energy, and a little more freedom to focus on you...

Lost in Translation: Japanese Phrases That Don't Work in English (And What to Say Instead)

Introduction Have you ever said something in English that seemed correct, but native speakers looke...

Is the Japanese Prime Minister getting enough sleep?!

Last week I read an article in my favourite newspaper about Sanae Takaichi's sleep routine, and her...

Practice English Through Roleplay: Real-Life Conversations

Want to improve your English speaking skills in everyday situations? ?? Try roleplaying! It’s a fun...

Beyond 'I'm Fine, Thank You': Responding Naturally in English Conversations

Introduction Let me guess: when someone asks "How are you?", do you always answer "I'm fine, thank ...

British vs. American English: What Japanese Learners Really Need to Know

Introduction Have you ever been confused about "colour" vs. "color"? Or wondered if you should say ...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

Lately, I’ve been having ongoing discussions with my students about AI and consciousness. These con...

The Power of Letting Students Speak!

One of the most important parts of learning English is having time to speak,  to make mistakes, try...

Life Lessons from The Alchemist: A Book to Remember!

It’s funny how a book can sneak into your life and stay there long after you’ve turned the last pag...

Watch BBC documentary videos to improve your English comprehension - BBCのドキュメンタリービデオを見て英語の理解力を高める

https://www.bbc.com/reel/ BBC Reel is a collection of short documentary videos from the BBC about v...

Stay Motivated with Small Wins 小さな成功でやる気を保とう：ナチュラルな英語のコツ

When we learn a language, we often think we need big progress to feel motivated. But real improveme...

The Scary Truth About a Real Safe Space

It's easy to say "safe space." But, it's harder to face what a real one actual shows you. So, let's...

What's The Story That Stuck With You?

For me, that book was 'Unstoppable' by Nick Vujicic. His incredible story of overcoming limitations...

Autumn Motivation: How to Stay Focused When the Season Slows You Down

What is Autumn? Autumn is the season between summer and winter. The weather gets cooler, the days b...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

Hey guys! Ta̍k-ke-hó! I just uploaded a new video — the eight #Taiwanese tones explained in English...