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I Didn't Love School—But I Never Stopped Being a Student

What I Enjoyed About Being a Student If I'm being completely honest, I don't remember loving school...

Those who rely on the rules vs. those who rely on gentleness

This video explores the philosophical and practical differences between living by rigid rules versu...

Etymology and Language History

I have been a student many times in my life so far, and I still am one, since I am constantly tryin...

The Lifelong Sponge: What I Enjoyed Learning as a Student (and Why I’ll Never Stop)

There is a distinct magic in the early days of being a student. You enter a classroom or open a boo...

拒绝“机器人中文”：如何让你的中文听起来客气又自然？ (존댓말 없는 중국어, 어떻게 하면 무례하지 않고 자연스럽게 말할 수 있을까요? '어기조사'와 '중첩'의 비밀)

很多韩国和日本同学在学中文时，最大的不安是：“中文里没有像韩语/日语那样严谨的敬语体系，我直接这样说，会不会显得没礼貌？” 比如，想让别人“等一下”： 教科书教你：“请等一下。” (맞습니다만,...

Do you have a treasured possession?

A treasured possession is something you own that is especially meaningful to you. It doesn't have t...

What I Enjoyed Learning as a Student

Hello everyone!   This past weekend, my family and I went on our annual blueberry picking outing at...

Why I became a tutor?

Have you ever met someone who made learning feel easy and enjoyable? That's the kind of tutor...

A Little Story About Modeling

Hello, I'm Emiko H. Today I'd like to talk about modeling. Whenever we learn something new, we natu...

What I Enjoyed Learning as a Student

One of the things I loved most about being a student was discovering that learning could completely...

读成语故事学中文：坐井观天

学习中文的时候，成语故事是非常有趣的学习材料。一个成语常常只有四个字，但是它背后有故事，也有中国人的生活智慧。 今天，我们来学习一个常用成语：坐井观天。 从前，有一只青蛙住在一口井里。它每天坐在井底...

What I enjoyed learning as a student

While studying for my Master's degree in English Language and English Teaching, I found linguistics...

​Stop Overthinking: Let’s Make Small Talk Easy

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew exactly what you wanted to say, but the fear of "m...

What the Egypt vs. Argentina World Cup Match Tells Us About Egyptians

A lot has been said of the FIFA World Cup matches over the past few days, including the highly cont...

Do you wish you could go to Bali or Switzerland?

Do you ever wish you could travel to exotic places like Bali or Switzerland?  They both have a lot ...

Why I became a tutor/Почему я стала преподавателем

Hello everyone! My name is Anastasiia (Nancy), and I am glad to welcome you to my profile. Why did ...

Reading Great Expectations

Charles Dickens published Great Expectations in 1861. It is one of his most famous novels. In it, t...

Why I Became a Tutor

People often ask me why I became an English tutor, and the answer is simple: I genuinely enjoy hel...

每天练习会话15分钟，一个月后会怎样？

Improve Chinese by Speaking 15–30 Minutes a Day You do not need to study for hours every day. Spe...

Simple, Spicy & Satisfying: My Go-To 2-Day Vegetarian Lunch

Simple, Spicy & Satisfying: My Go-To 2-Day Vegetarian Lunch✨ Happy Wednesday, foodies! If you’r...

What’s Bubbling in the Kitchen Today: The Ultimate Peach & Spice Jam

 ✨ Happy Wednesday, everyone! If you’re looking to elevate your morning routine and your next ev...

「いろどり(A2/B1)」で学ぶ日本語 #01｜「～って、なんですか？」と「～って、なんでしたっけ？」の違い

今日は、国際交流基金の無料オンライン教材「いろどり（A2/B1）」から、日常生活で使える日本語を紹介します。   第1課と第2課のテーマは、「好きなもの・好きなこと」です。 好きなスポーツや趣味に...

?? 超强台风“巴威”（新版HSK 5~6级水平）

今年第9号台风‘巴威’已加强为超强台风级。 jīn nián dì 9 hào tái fēng ‘ bā wēi ’yǐ jiā qiáng wéi  chāo qiáng tái fēng jí...

Office English: Speaking Clearly

Thursday Office Hours Clarity is King: Navigating Vague Instructions Business Communication • A...

Do you want to start speaking in Japanese??

Hi! I am Reika, born and raise in Japan, and now living in Canada! Are you just starting your Japa...

Are You Trying?

Today I'd like to share an example that popped up in one of my lessons recently: the word trying. M...

聊(liáo)天(tiān)能(néng)让(ràng)我(wǒ)说(shuō)汉(hàn)语(yǔ)更(gèng)自(zì)然(rán)流(liú)畅(chàng)吗(ma)？ Will chatting help me speak Chinese more naturally and fluently?

如rú果guǒ你nǐ已yǐ经jīng学xué习xí汉hàn语yǔ一yí段duàn时shí间jiān了le，if you have been learning Chinese for some tim...

Why I Became an English Tutor

When I was younger, I never imagined that teaching English would become such an important part of m...

Becoming a Student Again

A few days ago I started reading a new book. I always do, especially during summer months when here...

Pop Culture: Fair Enough!

Pop Culture Tuesday Level Up Your English: When 'Fair Enough' is the Perfect Reply English Phra...