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Talking about your favourite things in English

The weekly column topic is Your favorite place on Earth! this week, so today I’d like to share some...

文法の投稿シリーズ19 - anpassen an / according to, tailored to /　に合わせて

In situations, where we want to express, that something is adjusted to match or correspond somethin...

The force of gravity and the force of consciousness

What is the role of the Mesocosm, which is the link between the macrocosm and the microcosm...?

How to Start Remote Earning as a Digital Nomad: Your Blueprint to Freedom

  Have you ever dreamed of working from a beach in Bali, a café in Paris, or a cozy cabin in ...

好書推薦:《約定之地：24位在台灣扎根的日本人》台灣美食是咖啡色的正義?

偶然在Youtube看到這個採訪影片，一開始以為會是日文的採訪，沒想到全程都是說中文。受訪者是這次的作者馬場克樹老師，他在2012年移住台灣，日本的家人們過去也跟台灣有所淵源，老師的中文真的很好，說...

Quick tips: should have vs. should of

Have you ever come across a sentence such as “They should of fired the coach” or “I should of known...

文法の投稿シリーズ18 - sollte, müßte / ought to / べきだ、はずだ

An interesting aspect arises when we look at how "ought to" is used in English. "Ought to" is appli...

How do you say "SHINKANSEN" in English?

The Japanese Shinkansen is famous all over the world. How can we say it in English?

My favorite place on Earth!

My Favorite Place in the World: Prince Edward Island Everyone has a place that holds a special plac...

Understanding Safety in South Africa: Tips for Traveling Safely

South Africa is a country with beautiful landscapes and vibrant cultures. However, like any country...

800 thank-yous for taking my lessons

I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I sit down to write this essay, as I have recently reached a sig...

文法の投稿シリーズ17 - aber, jedoch / but, however / でも、しかし、ところが

What I find fascinating is that Japanese is very specific about many things like situation, context...

Ivermectin, the Japanese Wonder Drug

Ivermectin, a drug commonly used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals, has been foun...

文法の投稿シリーズ17 - ... nicht leisten zu .../ Can't affort to / てはいられない

"I have no time left. I can't affort to do it now."Would correspond to using the "ich kann es mir n...

FINAL WEEK: New Themed Lessons and Coupons

Hello all, we are in the final week of my 100% off coupons so if you wanted to try any of my newly ...

文法の投稿シリーズ16 - Aspekt, Punkt / refers to / 点

I personnally like to use, in this respect in English like in "In this respect, we need to take fur...

Citric Acid is Actually Black Mould

Many people believe when they're buying a packet of citric acid from the supermarket, that it is de...

Should feeding wild animals be illegal?

For many years I have enjoyed feeding peanuts to the squirrels during my visits to local parks and ...

文法の投稿シリーズ15 - such as / ... wie ... / といった

Have you ever wondered if we can directly express grammar structures like "such as" in German as we...

New Tutor Rankings - No. 2!!!

Hi all, I wanted to write a quick note to celebrate the good news I received today. I ranked SECOND...

文法の投稿シリーズ14 - stattdessen / 却って

Let's review the grammar for instead or "stattdessen"."Ich habe Medizin genommen, aber stattdessen ...

Let's talk about musical theatre

I’ve always loved musicals. When I was in junior school, I used to run across the playing field, pr...

Unlock Your Ultimate Potential: The Martial Mindset 7-Week Transformation

Unlock Your Ultimate Potential: The Martial Mindset 7-Week Transformation   Are you ready to shatte...

Escape the Frost with These Cosy Winter Reading Picks

As the winter months approach and the weather gets colder, for some, there is nothing better than s...

Curling Up with The Famous Five

I started reading Enid Blyton's books when I was in 4th grade Primary School. Physically, I was cur...

Why I am growing coriander at home

Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a herb that is widely known for its detoxifying properties. T...

5 Books to Bridge the Spooky and Festive Seasons

November is such an interesting month, bridging the spooky vibes of Halloween and the festive warm...

Trust

Slogans to stick on your refrigerator:   'Deserve trust' 'Foster trust' 'Build trust'  

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors!

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors! My genre choice is romance / philosophy ...

Magpies: Their Myths, Realities, and Social Habits

Magpies are known for their striking black and white plumage, which sets them apart from other bird...