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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...

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, ...

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...

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...

(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...

The Morning Adventure Club

Leo's Magical Morning!Hello, little learners!  Welcome to the Morning Adventure Club, where every d...

Simple morning habits for a better day

 Wake Up a Little EarlierDrink Water First Make Your BedStretch or Move Your BodyAvoid Your Phone f...

CLASS PREPARATION TIPS

??CLASS PREPARATION TIPS. A little preparation before class can make a big difference in your prog...

Simple morning habits for a better day

When I think about "morning habits", I don’t really think about a perfect routine.   I like structu...

Coffee Break: Navigating Western Corporate Culture

In the world of international business, "culture" isn't just about the food you eat or the language...

“I Understand… Until Someone Is Listening”: Why Thinking in Real Time Changes the Way You Speak

You understand the idea. You can explain it to yourself. You can even write it clearly. But when so...

Why Reading News Articles Can Make You A Stronger Speaker

In my experience as a teacher, one of the most effective ways to improve speaking isn’t through iso...

3 Simple Morning Habits for a Better Day (Even If You're Not a Morning Person)

Hi everyone! Your mornings might feel rushed or stressful. But you don’t need an hour-long routine ...

Weekly Topic: Rise and Shine!

Rise and Shine! Morning routines • Daily habits • Productivity How you spend your first hour ...

Building Confidence in Speech

One of the most common questions students ask is: “How can I feel more confident when I speak Engli...

【一週兩次・讀台灣】高雄春捲疑食物中毒 67人就醫

【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...

【一週兩次・讀台灣】澳門僑生遭公車輾過　長庚大學行穿線事故

【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...

5 minutes is enough… but not for the reason you think

“Just do 5 minutes a day.”   That is something I have heard a lot.   It sounds simple. Almost too s...