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Encourage them with these sentences...

I hope you have been enjoying this week’s theme of “best compliments”. How about looking at some re...

You Pronounce English Beautifully

"You have a very contagious smile!""You look so cute!""I appreciate your kindness!""I love how you...

Spoonerism is probably affecting your pace...

You: Hey, would you get me a Chilled Grease real quick? Wendy: Pardon? You: No onions, please. Kee...

IELTS Series #3

Hey everyone, Ready to tackle Type 1 recordings in the IELTS Listening section? These snippets mimi...

What's the difference between “準備” and “預備”？

準備 to prepare, to plan to, to be ready to   (It can be any tense)   1.我在準備晚餐 I am preparing...

The Best Compliment I Ever Received

Compliments are funny things. In British culture, we generally are not sure how to receive them. Ir...

【中文常用表达】：“动不动就···” ”顺便“

Small Talk

Once, years ago, an old classmate of mine was injured in a bad car accident. A mutual friend and I ...

ビジネス英語シリーズ #1

Are you preparing for a job interview in English? Understanding and answering behavioral interview ...

Happy Canada Day!

Photo bysebastiaan stam onUnsplash July 1st is Canada Day, so let me share a few facts about my co...

You absolutely crushed it!

One of the most memorable compliments I have received came after a special time spent with friends....

Singing for the Eagles: A Compliment I'll Never Forget ᵎᵎ( ๑˃̶ ꇴ ˂̶)♪ ⁺｡o

Back in April 2022, I received the best compliment of my life. For those who don’t know, I am a hug...

Delicious!

Hello! I am a Japanese language tutor, Muu.. I'm going to write about this week's topic, "The happi...

「V」起來 / the Usage of "V起來(qǐlái) " / 『「V」起來』の使い方

"V"起來 (V起来) "V"起來 is a unique expression in Mandarin Chinese, where the meaning is determined by th...

Gem of Africa: Livingstone, Zambia. The ultimate holiday destination.

Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Livingstone, Zambia is a captivating holiday destination t...

Your Comfort First: Camera-OFF Lessons Available

Hello Students! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to remind you that it is perfectly fin...

We took this for granted so long...

How many ways do you know to say goodbye?   farewell adieu hooray check you au revoir ciao auf Wied...

IELTS Series #2

In this crucial part of the IELTS exam, you'll encounter four sections, each presenting different a...

Does my brain store harmful ideologies?

Our nostrils are constantly inhaling the dust unconsciously, meanwhile, our minds are collecting fa...

Taiwan's traditional culture l 糖畫 Sugar painting

「糖畫」是台灣的一項傳統民俗技藝，據說現在全台只剩下不到10位的糖畫師傅。它的做法是先將糖高溫熬煮過，利用糖膏的延展性，在冷卻變硬之前，勾勒出想要的圖案。「糖畫」不只是種藝術創作，吃起來焦香苦甜的滋...

台灣六月的天氣

台灣從6月份開始梅雨季。tai2 wan1 cong2 liu4 yue4 fen4 kai1 shi3 mei2 yu2 ji4。 梅雨季的特點是高溫高濕多雲多雨。mei2 yu3 ji4 de ...

Breaking down kurzgesagt's most controversial video of 2024

  Kurzgesagt —in a nutshell. This YouTube channel focuses on minimalistic animated educational cont...

Quick tips: pregnancy

As one of my students pointed out to me recently, there are many ways to express the idea of being ...

Chiang Mai: The Jewel of Northern Thailand

Thailand, a country renowned for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, is a ...

Embracing Change & a Fresh Start

Hello everyone,  (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡ I wanted to share a little story about a recent change I made in my life—...

IELTS Series Video #1

Curious about the IELTS exam structure?   Watch the video for a quick summary of the exam's format:...

The Soft Skill Advantage: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Dominance

In the numbers-driven world of business, it's easy to forget that we're all just humans - with feel...

和製英語 - スキルアップ

image: pxhere (no attribution required)なぜそれが間違いなのか   “Skill”（「スキル」）は名詞であり、動詞ではありません。   例えば、こんな感じです ...

Learn Chinese with Lu #92 有一个中学由于经费有限， 在建图书馆和体育场 二者中只能选一个， 请你向校方提出你的建议。--来自外研社HSKK（高级）全真模拟试题

Speak Naturally Using Phrasal Verbs

In my classes, I emphasize the importance of using phrasal verbs to make your speech sound more nat...