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Daily English Upgrade #016: Micro-Pattern — “From my perspective…”

A calm, professional way to share an opinion. Pattern: From my perspective, + (opinion). Examples: ...

Reading Dickens's David Copperfield

Charles Dickens is one of Britain's best and best-loved authors. Even his name has become an adject...

Daily English Upgrade #019: Business Skill — Deadlines + polite pushback

Saying “not possible” politely is a real skill. Polite pushback: That might be difficult by Friday....

If Not Now, Then When?

How many times have you said, “I’ll start tomorrow”? Tomorrow becomes next week. Next week becomes ...

Why Tarot is Not Fortune Telling

Many imagine a crystal ball and an old witch with cards warning you of danger or perhaps describing...

Daily English Upgrade #020: News Bite — One headline, 3 useful phrases

Pick one “headline” you noticed today (work / tech / society / daily life). You can discuss it natu...

Galentine's Day

Have you ever heard of Galentine's day? The trend started on a holiday introduced by American TV sh...

A Little Valentine’s Story + New Easy Japanese Graded Reader (JLPT N5–N4)

Hi everyone! A quick Valentine’s story first: My British husband suddenly remembered yesterday and ...

Daily English Upgrade #018: Better Questions — “What makes you say that?”

This question makes conversations deeper (and it sounds natural). Try: What makes you say that? (cu...

我的中文课（私の中国語のレッスン）

您好~我是sakura，这是我的自我介绍和课程介绍。こんにちは〜さくらです。こちらが私の自己紹介とレッスンのご案内になります。 我有JLPT的N1证书，是一名线上日语讲师，有8年线上教学经验。 JL...

【日本の日常 #01】かわいい日本のハンコ｜JP/EN/繁中

日本では、多くの人が自分の名前のハンコを持っています。銀行や重要な契約では正式な印鑑が必要ですが、宅急便の受け取りなど、日常的な書類には「認印（みとめいん）」と呼ばれる簡単なハンコを使うことが多いで...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 4

Hey all! This is the forth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your n...

Stop Translating in Your Head. Start Speaking Naturally.

Do you understand English… but freeze when it’s your turn to speak? Do meetings, presentations, or ...

A Winter of Care, Change, and Quiet Strength

Winter can be a season of beauty, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. This winter has been...

5 Valentine's Day Idioms for English Conversation

Hello, everyone! As we approach Valentine's Day, I'd like to share some of my favorite English id...

Daily English Upgrade #021: Pronunciation — TH made easy (think/this)

You don’t need “perfect TH.” Just aim for a clearer difference. Quick practice pairs (slow → normal...

The Most Romantic Thing You Can Do This Year Isn’t a Gift — It’s a Decision.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t About Love — It’s About Choosing Love   Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap for b...

Daily English Upgrade #022: Say It Better — “I don’t know” (confident stallers)

Not knowing is normal. The upgrade is sounding calm. Better options: Good question. Let me think fo...

“You Can’t Win with a Defeated Mind.”

Your Thoughts Shape Your Performance When a student thinks, “I’m bad at English” or “I’ll never imp...

【湘南ライフ #01】スラムダンクの聖地｜JP/EN/繁中

私は神奈川県の湘南に住んでいます。湘南といえば、海を思い浮かべる人が多いかもしれません。実はこのエリアは、人気漫画『SLAM DUNK』の舞台としても知られています。アニメのオープニングに登場する踏...

Daily English Upgrade #023: Micro-Pattern — “If I had to choose, I’d…”

Great for opinions, decisions, and interviews. Pattern: If I had to choose, I’d ____ because ____. ...

Phrasal Verbs in Context - How they can Help you

  Learning phrasal verbs in context is essential because it helps learners use English more natural...

情人節

你的情人節如何過呢?2026/2/14這一天是星期六，也是農曆過年前兩天。按照傳統習俗，我們必須去夫家過年。於是情人節這一天，我請媽媽到高級的王品牛排館用餐。媽媽第一次來到如此高級的地方，她非常開心...

Valentine’s Day and Birthday Celebrations: A Month of Love and Reflection

February is a special month for me, as it holds both my birthday and Valentine’s Day. Growing up, m...

Daily English Upgrade #024: JP Trap Fix — Plurals that matter (-s)

That small “-s” changes meaning more than people expect. Quick rule: singular = general concept / o...

Beyond ABC: A Professional Secret for Perfect Clarity

Have you ever noticed how pilots or international dispatchers sound so calm and clear, even through...

Daily English Upgrade #025: Interview Upgrade — “Tell me about yourself” (30-sec template)

This question is easy to overthink. Use a simple 3-part flow: Now: what you do now Before: one key ...