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Discovering Kyoto

A favorite quote of mine says "a writer is the only one who gets to relive the experience twice."  ...

【Idiom of the Week】Call it a day

Idiom of the Week IntroductionIdioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and often...

Did I say that correctly?

Students are often insecure or curious about the 'correctness' or 'clarity' of what they said or wr...

Empowering Students: Transforming Questions into Learning Opportunities

Learning English can be a challenging yet rewarding journey for non-native speakers. As students na...

「Whip up」という句動詞の意味は何ですか⁉️

「Whip up」という句動詞の意味は何ですか⁉️   料理や飲み物をパパッと手早くそつなく作っちゃうこと。ネイティブスピーカーは「Whip up」とよく言います。   I'll whip up a...

A Celebration of Curiosity

In every classroom, learning goes far beyond textbooks, lectures, or lesson plans. Some of the most...

What teaching English has taught me

Teaching English is a passion of mine, it's about connection, confidence and sharing life across cu...

ADVANCED ENGLISH

If you want to make people hang onto your every word, if you want to create amazing cover letters t...

Your 'Healthy' Diet is Probably Boring (Here's How to Fix It)

Hey friends!   Let’s be real for a second. Does your “healthy” diet feel… kind of sad?   Are you ea...

My story of becoming an online tutor

MY STORY Since 2019, I’ve been traveling the world while working remotely. What I do isn’t extraord...

生徒さんからの”ナイス質問”紹介/ Introducing “NIce Questions” from Students

  わたしの場合、生徒さんからの質問は 主に三種類あります。   ①文法 ②発音 ③日本文化     なぜ、良い質問なのかには理由があります。   ・日本語で会話するために必要な表現だから ・他の内...

4 Great Questions I've Gotten From My English Students This Month

I started teaching English online in 2015. Since then, I've worked in Tokyo at an Eikaiwa, tried di...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons

Have you ever wondered how teachers design their lessons?  Most of us have a specialty.  Mine is co...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons.

When students join my lessons, they often expect grammar rules and vocabulary lists—but there’s so ...

Reading out loud to improve your pronunciation

Today, I'd like to introduce you to my most interesting and fun class: 'Reading Out Loud – Hop on P...

Pride and Prejudice

The book in the photo is a version of one of the most famous stories in English, Pride and Prejudic...

Why Children Benefit from Learning English Early

English isn’t just another school subject — it’s a global skill. Children who learn it early gain m...

Crack SAT, TOEFL & IELTS: Your Passport to Global Success

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS – Which one’s your challenge? SAT loves long passages ??, TOEFL tests your ears ?...

Your English is Better Than You Think (Here's the Proof)

Let's be honest: a lot of us are scared to speak English. We worry about making mistakes, sounding ...

Explore Languages & Culture: English, Arabic, and Palestinian Cooking with Aida”

“I’m back! ?? Come learn and explore with me, Aida! I offer English and Arabic lessons for children...

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English  Let’s be real — vocabulary is like yo...

Behind the Scenes of My Lessons.

 I don’t just teach topics—I design each lesson to spark curiosity and build confidence.   Every st...

Free Talk with Chilu – Beginner-Friendly Conversation

Practice English in a relaxed and friendly way. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to im...

What is guided conversation?

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation cla...