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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...

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...

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...

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...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

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

THE DOT-A SMALL START CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

This year, I revisited one of my favourite inspirational children's book: The Dot by Peter H. Reyno...

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...

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...

You Choose the Topic - I Guide the Conversation

One thing my students love about my conversational lessons is simple: they get to choose what we ta...

Business Email Etiquette: How to Sound Professional Without Sounding Cold

Introduction Imagine this: You need to write an email to your American client. You want to sound pr...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

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

Understanding English Through American TV Shows: What You Can (and Can't) Learn from Netflix

Introduction Let me guess: you watch American TV shows or Netflix series to improve your Engl...

Do You Feel Shy or Unsure When Speaking English… I’m Here for You.

Many adult learners can READ English, but speaking is the hardest part. Sometimes you feel nervous,...

Is Your English Travel-Ready This Festive Season?

Are you ready to chat with locals, order your favorite dish, or ask for directions without stress? ...

Christmas: Same Holiday, Different Traditions.

Many people imagine that Christmas has one fixed set of traditions — like in movies or on TV — but ...

Next year, I want to be someone who can grow with my students, step by step and with confidence.

For me, teaching is not just about sharing English. It’s about helping students discover what they ...

How to Do Business With Integrity

Companies that prioritize integrity often enjoy enhanced reputations, customer loyalty, and long-te...

Chinese PinYin

Pinyin (拼音) is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin, developed in the 1950s in Ch...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can ___! Start Preparing Now for Future You.

Have you ever thought about next year’s “future you”? What do you want to be able to do? Maybe it’s...

The British Conversational Art: The Power of Gentle Language

I feel like there’s a kind of quiet charm to British conversation that you might miss if you’re not...

Speak Clearly. Sound Confident. Communicate Naturally.

The Most Direct, Practical Pronunciation & Speaking Lesson You’ll Ever Take.Do people sometimes...

Personal Chess goal for the upcoming year

Last week I competed in a local chess friendly competition. It was a fun event but there only a few...

The Moment My Students Finally Speak Without Fear

I see it every week — that magical moment when a student suddenly stops overthinking… and starts sp...

FUTURE YOU: SHAPE YOUR GOALS, SHAPE YOUR STORY

Hello everyone! Are your ready to become someone who can do more, dream bigger, and grow braver? Le...

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who.....?

Next Year, I Want to Be Someone Who Can Grow with Confidence As the year begins to wrap up, I’ve ...

If You’re Struggling to Speak English Confidently, Read This.

Many of my students understand English… but when it’s time to speak, their mind goes blank. They fe...

To Anyone Who Feels Nervous Speaking English…

If your voice shakes, your heart races, or your mind goes blank when speaking English… Please know ...

What Every Parent Wants Their Child to Learn in English (And How I Can Help)

As a parent, you want your child to:Speak English confidently Understand their teacher Communicate ...

English in an AI World and What It Means for Today’s IELTS and EIKEN Learners

AI is reshaping how we live, work, study, and communicate. But in this fast-changing world, one ski...

Next year, I want to be someone who can play Pickle Ball well!

Being a Table Tennis player, I want to take on the challenge in learning and becoming good at Pickl...