"Health is better than sickness" - Steven Pinker
"Abundance is better than want, freedom is better than coercion, happiness is better than...
Mr Ian
'Fear' and 'love' - which will you choose?
The two most powerful human emotions are FEAR and LOVE.Fear causes us to put bigger locks on our do...
David
Ace Your Interview - How do you compare to the competition ?
In all probability, you will be very similar to the other job applicants.This is because the same p...
Mr Ian
Language: The Pawn of Politics
Hello Everyone!Okay, this is a rather advanced article but very interesting. Language is a fascinat...
Tracy R.
Start learning Hungarian with me!
Do you have Hungarian friends in Japan? Is it in your plans that you would like to study in Hungary...
Elza B
Proofreading is VERY important........
I have noticed a lot of very poor English signs here in Japan.And whilst this is common around the ...
David
I love to play with words, to sometimes attach a different meaning to a common phrase. "Wa...
Mr Ian
Book to chat with me in English and get 15% off See you soon !
Michelle G
Perfect Balance 3 Step Meditation Lesson!
Some of you may have noticed that I have added a lesson called 'Perfect Balance 3 Step Meditation' ...
David
Beautiful gardens, right on our doorstep! :-)
Yesterday we decided to take a short break from work to enjoy our local area.Having explored the ma...
David
Ace Your Interview - One question you can count on!
If you could be 100% sure of a question popping up in your interview, how much effort would you put...
Mr Ian
I don't travel to Osaka unless I have a good reason to (I am more of a nature man), but on Sunday I...
David
The earthquake in Kansai yesterday was pretty crazy!Luckily we were laying down at the time (I was ...
David
In the speaking section you are given a lot of latitude, you should focus on giving a fluent, simpl...
Mr Ian
昨日は、FPで同窓の先輩のお誘いで、カントリーミュージック聞きに行ってきました。.バンドの方たちも、私を誘ってくれた先輩も卒業50周年を迎えた方たちが中心。.50周年過ぎると、50周年以上の人ならだ...
Abemomo
6月8日~10日に「ファンフェスタin箱根」という、二泊三日の囲碁セミナーに講師として参加させていただきました。 毎年恒例ではありますが、豪華なプロ棋士の方々が指導碁やイベントで盛り上げております...
YUKI.
What is your favorite color? [Advanced Language]
Hello!What is your favorite color? This is a popular question to ask in English speaking countries....
Miss Amy
Hello. ☆りさころりん☆です。 今日は、海外ドラマを1つ紹介したいと思います。ジャンルは、Action, Adventureです。 こちらもシリーズになっています。Netflixでみれま...
Lisa-Kororin
Ingredients: Flour, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Vanilla, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Sugar, Cocoa, Milk, S...
Lenn
IELTS Speaking - Expand, expand, expand.
The IELTS Speaking module is scored to a large extent on your ability to maintain a smooth conversa...
Mr Ian
I'm not naturally an angry person.....BUT
Today I watched in disbelief as a small child chased and tried to kick birds, and then threw stones...
David
An update to the IELTS vs TOEFL debate.
From an admittedly small sample size, 6 out of 6, 100% of my students who have sat both exams say t...
Mr Ian
This weekend I am very excited to be taking part in the Koyasan Ultramarathon!I have been a partici...
David
The lessons listed above are just a small range of the broad subjects I am qualified and experience...
David
New Qi Gong (Ki-Ko) Lesson! + *DISCOUNT COUPON FOR NEW STUDENTS*
After students mentioning that they would like a relaxing and gentle exercise lesson, I decided to ...
David
How do you decide between IELTS and TOEFL ?
These are the two most widely accepted benchmarks of your English ability. Both give you a certific...
Mr Ian
What is the single most important way to prepare for the IELTS exam ?
PRACTICE While practice might not make you quite perfect, it will raise your band score.Practi...
Mr Ian
IELTS - Who should take the General Exam and who needs the Academic Version?
It is important to take the correct version of the exam.The version you choose will depend on your ...
Mr Ian
IELTS Speaking Band Scores in a Nutshell.
Band 5 - The candidate gives short answersBand 6 - The candidate is able to speak at length and is ...
Mr Ian
Proofreading / Corrections service! *DISCOUNT* + updates on my Hokkaido work trip!
Some of you may have a document which you need made perfect, but are unsure you have written it cor...
David