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Expressing Yourself Clearly for Test Success

When preparing for exams like IELTS or Eiken, many learners focus heavily on memorising vocabulary ...

Every Day is Sunday

When you’re growing up, no matter where you are in the world, there’s often a quiet question sitti...

[Limited Time] Discount Coupon for Your First Lesson | Start Learning Japanese from Zero

Hello! こんにちは！ I am Miyoshi, a Japanese teacher with 20 years of experience, and I am now accepting ...

A Little Story About the Word Optimal

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Today, I’d like to talk about the word “optimal.” The other day, I had a sa...

First Lesson With Hikmat: “Diagnostic & Strategy Session

Our first lesson is not just a casual introduction. It is a focused session where I: Assess your cu...

【一週兩次・讀台灣】嘉義BRT性騷擾事件 婦女團體呼籲勇敢求助

【一週兩次・讀台灣】 教科書を飛び出し、台湾の「今」を知り、生きた台湾華語をマスターしませんか？ 毎週2回、最新の台湾ニュースを題材に、台湾特有の文化、時代を映す言い回し、そして興味深い社会現象を...

Why you feel stuck (even if you’re improving)

You’re not a beginner anymore. You understand more than before. You can say more than before.   And...

Tutor Rankings for April

I think it's important for teachers to be transparent about some of the behind-the-scenes of their ...

What to Do When a Topic Feels Too Difficult

Here are a few simple strategies that can help:   Break it down – Focus on one small part at a time...

Beyond "Good English" and Why Articulation Matters

Many learners aim for “good English”—correct grammar, a wide vocabulary, maybe even polished writin...

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...

Understanding CEFR Levels: What They Mean for Your English Learning

Understanding CEFR Levels: What They Mean for Your English Learning The CEFR (Common European Frame...

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...