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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...

Turtles in Tennoji!

I don't travel to Osaka unless I have a good reason to (I am more of a nature man), but on Sunday I...

I hope everyone is ok!

The earthquake in Kansai yesterday was pretty crazy!Luckily we were laying down at the time (I was ...

IELTS - Yes, you are right !

In the speaking section you are given a lot of latitude, you should focus on giving a fluent, simpl...

俳句：麦酒

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...

ファンフェスタin箱根

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...

What is your favorite color? [Advanced Language]

Hello!What is your favorite color? This is a popular question to ask in English speaking countries....

☆オススメ海外ドラマ☆

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...

It smiled at me

Ingredients:  Flour, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Vanilla, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Sugar, Cocoa, Milk, S...

IELTS Speaking - Expand, expand, expand.

The IELTS Speaking module is scored to a large extent on your ability to maintain a smooth conversa...

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...

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...

Koyasan Ultramarathon!

This weekend I am very excited to be taking part in the Koyasan Ultramarathon!I have been a partici...

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The lessons listed above are just a small range of the broad subjects I am qualified and experience...

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After students mentioning that they would like a relaxing and gentle exercise lesson, I decided to ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

The International English Language Testing System is designed to assess your practical English skills.

This is an extensive test, almost 3 hours in total. You need to sharpen up your examination skills,...

Have you ever wanted.....

to run a marathon before?Perhaps you just want to get out and get running for the first time.Maybe ...

IELTS Speaking - The part many students find intimidating

The speaking module is face to face.My first tip is that you need to be confident, one way to becom...

☆海外映画おすすめ＾０＾☆

Hello. ☆りさころりん☆です。 今日は、大好きなドラマの1つを紹介したいと思います。 Netflixでみれます。ジャンルは、Action,Historyです。 「The Last Ki...

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Hi Everyone,Today is the last day for my 10% off promotionPlease take advantage of this sale :)&n...

Preparing for your IELTS exam?

For those of you who are preparing for your IELTS exam I am here to help.  I am certified in p...

Is it just me.....

or does it look like these deer are whispering about me!? Perhaps they are surprised to see a ga...

Which is the easiest IELTS module to achieve a high score in ?

The reading section is by far the easiest part of the test to get a high score.You need to keep tra...

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¡Hola a tod@s!Join me for a free trial lesson during summer time.Now, I have more available s...

IELTS - Reading

The reading module is where test taking technique can make a very big difference to your score...