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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

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

Practice English Through Roleplay: Real-Life Conversations

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

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...

What's The Story That Stuck With You?

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

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...

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...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

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

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,...

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...

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 Book That Left a Mark on My Heart This Year

Of all the books I read this year, one has stayed with me long after I closed the last page: If Cat...

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 Best Holiday Book

During the Christmas Season, one of the best books to read (or re-read) is A Christmas Carol by Cha...

Weekly Topic: Best Book I Read This Year

The Little Prince – A Great Book for Conversation PracticeThe best book I read this year was “The L...

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? ...

Why Speaking Practice Matters

Many learners understand English, but speaking confidently is the hardest part. That’s why my lesso...

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...

Christmas: Same Holiday, Different Traditions.

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

When motivation drops in Autumn- Here's how to stay on track

    Let’s be real: Autumn is cute… until your motivation packs its bags and leaves you on “read.” S...

Chinese PinYin

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

Conversation Lessons That Feel Relaxing

English doesn’t need to feel stressful. My conversation lessons are warm, friendly, and enjoyable —...

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...