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Prepare yourself before and online class

How to Speak When You Don’t Know the Word

One of the most frustrating moments in English is this: You are speaking. You are confident. You kn...

5 Effective Ways to Prepare for Your Online Lessons

I've been teaching online for some years, and I've noticed something interesting. The students who...

Why are you studying English?

We often feel anxiety when we are learning something new. When you are a beginner at a new language...

「都挺好」で学ぶ、中国人の本音と感情表現

电视剧《都挺好》台词： 场景背景：苏大强执意要买新房，且要求写他的名字，又因理财被骗而闹绝食，明玉前来处理。   苏大强：明玉啊，这事儿不能怪我，老聂他们都能赚，我怎么就不能赚呢？我这不也是想给这个...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

Hey all! This is the fifth week of my English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in yo...

Embarrassing Stories: I Live in a Mansion!

Embarrassing Stories:  I Live in a Mansion! Housing / Rent vs. Own / Cultural Differences “I li...

“中(zhōng)国(guó)人(rén)的(de)新(xīn)年(nián)假(jià)期(qī)怎(zěn)么(me)那(nà)么(me)长(zhǎng)啊(ā)？”

中国传统新年：从除夕到元宵的“时间仪式” 对很多中国人来说，“过年”不只是一个节日，更像一套延续千年的时间仪式：在一年最寒冷的时段，人们用热闹与团聚，把旧岁送走，把新岁迎来。中国传统新年通常指农历新...

Why Spoken English Can Be Hard to Understand (Even When the Words Are Simple)

Why Tour Guides Can Be Hard to Understand (Even When the English Is Simple) I used to live near Win...

How to Prepare for a Successful Online Lesson

A little preparation before class can make a big difference in your progress. Here are four simple ...

The persona of each prophet of God (PBUT) within us

The video explains the importance of believing in the prophets of God. The speaker highlights that ...

新年快樂｜馬份的「新年快閃」短片來啦??

新年快樂！祝大家在新的一年 健康、順心、想做的事都一步步實現 ✨ 我做了一支「風格？」的可愛新年短片（あけおめ／Happy New Year），想用輕鬆的方式陪你一起迎接新年！https://you...

Getting Ready for Your Online Class

How should you get ready for your online class?  There are many FUN ways to do this.  First, try to...

10 Lessons Completed - and This Is Just the Beginning!

I am so excited to share that today, I reached a small milestone that truly means a lot to me: my f...

Valentine's Day with a difference!

How I spent Valentine's Day:I suppose everyone planned something very romantic with the typical red...

Quick tips: taking a day off

Did you decide to take a day off? Or maybe it’s a national holiday in your country! Here are a few ...

Beyond ABC: A Professional Secret for Perfect Clarity

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

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...

Phrasal Verbs in Context - How they can Help you

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

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...

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 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 ...

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...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 4

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

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...

Reading Dickens's David Copperfield

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

Galentine's Day

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

Learn the Tarot - Choice Cards

A tip on the Tarot Choice cards

Learn The Tarot: Time Periods

Tips about reading cards in relationship to time periods

Year of the Horse and Tarot

The Year of the Fire Horse