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A 30-Minute Day Trip from Nagoya: Explore Handa　名古屋から30分！半田市で楽しむ日帰り旅行

愛知県名古屋市から電車で約30分のところに、半田市という町があります。 半田市は、気軽に行ける日帰り旅行先として人気があります。 この町は、昔から酒や酢づくりで知られています。 実は、あのミツカンが...

?? Learn English with Music – A Fun and Effective Way!

?? Learn English with Music - A Fun and Effective Way! Hello everyone! ?? Did you know that music c...

Job Interview Preparation Tutor

Ace Your English Job Interview: Simple Tips to Boost Your Confidence Preparing for a job interview ...

【中国ビジネス】なぜメールを使わない？中国人が「電話・ボイスメッセージ」を好む本当の理由｜王社長インタビュー #1「Kokoの中国語教室」

中国ビジネスの「当たり前」は、日本とは全く違う！？ なぜ彼らはメールより「電話」や「WeChatの音声メッセージ」を優先するのか？ こんにちは、KOKOの中文教室へようこそ！ ビジネス中国語コーチの...

Historical city: Idstein

  Have you heard of the historic oldtown of Idstein in Germany?Recently I'm becoming more and mor...

「老王一家」——让我们轻松愉快地学习中文吧！

我的教学理念：快乐学中文很多人觉得中文很难——声调、汉字、语法规则……学起来很痛苦。但我的想法不一样：学习不应该是痛苦的。我认为最好的学习方式，是“在不知不觉中学到东西”。就像看剧、听故事、刷视频一...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 12

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!  This time, I'm sharing some idioms...

The Dog Who Changed My Life

Every morning, before I even open my eyes, Mocca comes to wake me up. He has done so every morning....

How to Pass the Eiken Interview with Confidence (Step-by-Step)

Are you feeling nervous about your Eiken interview?Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Many students feel...

What to do when a topic feels too difficult

Have you ever started learning something in English maybe a grammar rule, a listening exercise or e...

JLPT N3 Grammar Listening Practice | Learn with Example Sentences 　JLPT N3文法｜例文で学ぶリスニング練習しませんか？

JLPT N3 Grammar Listening Practice | Learn with Example Sentences (Passive Listening OK) Have you e...

元払い／着払いって何？配達でよく使う言葉｜JP/EN/繫中

日本で荷物を送るとき、「元払い（もとばらい）」と「着払い（ちゃくばらい）」という言葉をよく見かけます。どちらも配達方法ですが、「誰が送料を払うか」がポイントです。「元払い」は「発払い（はつばらい）」...

What if difficult just meant... unfamiliar?

"This is too difficult."   We've all said it. I know I have... But lately, something changed in the...

You Can Do It! The Secret? Read On....

Have you ever felt that a goal (like learning a language) seemed too challenging?  When you think a...

1,111 Days of Drawing!!

This tutor column is to celebrate a personal goal: to draw something, everyday, for as many days as...

Leonardo English - おすすめポッドキャスト RECOMMENDED PODCAST

https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcastsOne podcast that I often recommend to my students is "Leona...

Topic is too difficult? here's what to do

First, take a breath. Difficulty is not a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re growing....

Turning Difficult Topics into Learning Opportunities!

As tutors, we often see students freeze when a topic feels too difficult. Their first reaction is u...

Want to Talk About “Big” Topics in English? You Can

Many people see an interesting news story, hear something on a podcast, or read a book in their own...

A Little Story About Traffic Jams — and a 5% OFF Coupon

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Let me share a little story about “traffic jams” in my town. Where I live, ...

Simple morning habits for a better day

  1. Wake up at the same time each morning                                                This bui...

Why understanding is easier than speaking

“I understand a lot… but I can’t really speak.”   I have said that myself numerous time, and I have...

为之抓狂的汉语表达瞬间

中文的博大精深，常常让学中文的老外晕倒，分享几个段子： 逼死老外的中文 1、这几天天天天气不好。 2、校长说：衣服上除了校徽，别别别的。 3、下雨天车轮打滑，还好我反应快，一把把把手握住了。...

名字叫“当たり”的她

    来日本一年多以后（yǐ hòu），我养了一条黑白相间（hēi bái xiāng jiàn）的边牧犬（biān mù quǎn），还给她取名（qǔ míng）叫“当たり”。 这个名字在日本...

3 Fun Tricks to Remember New English Words Forever!

Have you ever learned a new English word... and then completely forgotten it the next day? You're n...

Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day

Hello! Thank you for reading my column. I would like to share something very personal about my dail...

Learning English Made Simple: Build Confidence Step by Step

Learning English can feel challenging at first, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding journe...

(Try This English Speaking Exercise!) My Morning Routine

Directions1. First, watch the video and try practicing the shadowing and speaking exercises with th...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 11 (Challenge! As __ as __.)

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!    This is the eleventh English lear...

How My Mornings Changed: From Yoga to Farm Life to Cats

For about fifteen years, my morning routine hardly changed. I’d wake at 5 a.m., have a coffee and m...