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文法の投稿シリーズ2 - starting with / angefangen mit

When we are in a situation where we need to give examples from a group, or highlight a main point f...

It's time to build a puzzle!

Image: The Halloween puzzle that I built this year.I think that building things is a lot of fun! Yo...

Mastering Mandarin: A Foreign Girl's Journey to Learning Chinese in Her Spare Time

This is the experience of a student at HSK Level 4 who is self-studying Chinese in her spare time....

Along the Rail

Part of this story had been on my profile page some time ago due to a beta-student's suggestion tha...

その他(言語)「リピートランキング」1位にランクインしました(^^)

  皆さん、こんにちは！カフェトーク英語、インドネシア語講師そして英語面接コーチのcafewinaです。 この度、その他(言語)「リピートランキング」1 位に選んでいただきました。 本当にいつも私...

The Secrets of Tones: Cindy's Guide to Learning Pinyin汉语拼音

  There are four tones in Mandarin: high pitch (the first tone), rising pitch (the second tone), f...

文法の投稿シリーズ - Es sieht nicht so aus, als ob

Es sieht nicht so aus, als ob der Regen bald aufhören würde.この雨が直ぐにやみそうにない。他の文法は「Es ist unwahrschei...

New Themed Lessons and Coupons - Travel

Hello all, I wanted to share with you all the very exciting news that I have just launched my fourt...

台湾で火鍋を食べるときの必須ドリンク、飲むサロンパス。

最近やっと気温が下がってきましたね。寒くなると無性に食べたくなるのが「火鍋」（huo3 guo1）です！実は台湾では一年中火鍋を食べますが、特に冬になるとぴったりな味があります。 まず一つ目は「羊...

Cozy Up and Learn: Fun Indoor Hobbies To Boost Your English Skills This Winter

As the colder months approach, it is a great time to try some indoor hobbies. Not only are they fun...

7 C's in Difficult Conversations

7 C's in Difficult Conversations: Think about a recent tricky conversation that you had with someon...

Grammar structures / 文法構造: in terms of

Did you come across structures like "in terms of"?What does it exactly mean, and how do we use this...

Carbs in My Culture (Serbia)

Breads and pastries are a major source of carbohydrates in my Balkan country. People in Serbia eat ...

Self-talk in sports and life

Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk in Sports In sports, athletes know that training isn't just phys...

The Forbidden City: The Beauty of the Forbidden紫禁城之美

英語学習者向けビデオ - “BBC News Review”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2024   英語のリスニング・スキルを向上させるには、ビデオを見るの...

Your English Skills are Your Bridge to New Opportunities – Here’s Why

  When it comes to navigating the world as a remote worker, digital nomad or entrepreneur, th...

New Themed Lessons and Coupons - Entertainment

Hello all, I wanted to share with you all the very exciting news that I have just launched my third...

I’m a very good teacher. Why? Because I’m a bad student.

About 16 years ago, I was sitting in the auditorium of Pusan National University with hundreds of o...

Practical English Conversations; A Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

Are you a student struggling to gain confidence in real-world conversations, or a tutor seeking eng...

Leaders challenge the Process

Challenging the Process “Leaders venture out. Although many people in our studies attributed thei...

How to sound polite in English

Here are quick and easy tips to sound polite in English:1. Use modal verbs. Modal verbs are used to...

The Way to Mastering Chinese Pinyin学习汉语拼音技巧

1. Listen and Speak More   Use Audio Resources: Start with specialized Chinese Pinyin audio or apps...

Picking Up New Indoor Hobbies

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it can be tempting to hunker down and stay ind...

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Leadership isn’t about being in a formal position. Rather, it’s about having the courage and spiri...

Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

   https://youtu.be/ssss7V1_eyA?si=evAcFqHUvBPDBVK_ Meditation and Mindfulness Practices Meditation...

50% Discount Coupon To Jumpstart Your English Speaking Skills

All of my lessons are available at a 50% discount this week. Use this JUMPSTART coupon to begin an ...

New Themed Lessons and Coupons - Hobbies

Hello all, I wanted to share with you all the very exciting news that I have recently launched my s...

Give your Vocabulary a Boost with TED Talks and News Articles

TED Talks and news articles are fantastic tools for building vocabulary. Here’s how to makethe most...

Mastering New Languages: A Key Tool for Travelers, Remote Workers, and Digital Nomads

For anyone living a flexible lifestyle—be it traveling, freelancing, remote work, or studying abroa...