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I’VE NEVER BEEN TO THE PHILIPPINES – But I’ve Been to Cebu

Just as I was about to say goodbye at the end of our class, I asked my student,"By the way, have yo...

Rainy Day Study Tip: Your Most Overlooked Study Resource

Rainy days are often a good opportunity to stay indoors and spend a little time on English. However...

Life in the Countryside & Cooking From Scratch

Hello everyone! Welcome back to our casual English corner. Today, I want to share a little bit abo...

Rain, Rain....Review Day?

Do you ever get bored on rainy days?  If you wake up to a gray, rainy day, why not see it as an opp...

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Welcome! This is a free sample lesson from my new Speak English More Naturally course. In this less...

What a weather!

Pop Culture: I'll Bite!

Pop Culture Tuesday Don't Get Bitten! What 'I'll Bite' Really Means Idioms • Casual Conversatio...

為什麼您一直學日文，還是不會說？

您是不是有這樣的感覺？   ・學了很久的日文 ・看得懂一些內容 ・聽力也慢慢變好   但是，一開口就卡住，說不出來   為什麼會這樣？ 很多人以為「只要學得夠多，就會自然開口說日文」   但實際上，...

Unlock the potential of rainy days for study !

Hi everyone ! Rainy days trigger natural biological slumps due to reduced sunlight. Counter this by...

Study Tips for Rainy Days at Home

Hello everyone!   June in Japan often means rainy days. Rainy season hasn't quite started here in S...

Study ps for Rainy Days at Home

  Rainy days can make it tempting to stay in bed, scroll through social media, or binge-watch your ...

Studying with a good feeling on rainy days

I actually prefer to study on rainy days, because if the sun is shining I'd rather go outside and e...

New Business English lesson: Making an appointment

When you make an appointment in business, it’s important to be clear.   You don’t want to make a mi...

Rain, Books and Hot Chocolate: How to Turn a Gloomy Day into a Study Superpower!

There's something magical about a rainy day. The sound of raindrops tapping against the window, a w...

The Secret Culprit Keeping Your IELTS Speaking Score at a Band 6.0

You've studied. You've practised. You feel ready - and yet the examiner hands back a Band 6.0. Agai...

Study Tips for Rainy Days at Home

Rainy days always seem to change our energy. Things slow down, motivation dips a little, and stayin...

Discover Lithuania: History, Language and Food

Sveiki! Hello everyone!When you think of traveling or learning a new language, where does your mind...

「公園で散歩する」「公園を散歩する」何が違う？ “Kōen de sanpo suru” vs “Kōen o sanpo suru” — What’s the difference?

さて、今日は 場所の助詞「に・で・へ・を」の整理！   English below ↓   では まずクイズです！   下の（　）に 助詞「へ」「で」「に」「を」のどれが入るでしょう？   ① 私は...

The future of flashcards

In this video I describe my experience with the Spaced Repetition System.

The key to success is The Power of Habit

So you want to master English. Unfortunately (or really, fortunately), there is no magic wand to ma...

Kariya Park (in Canada)

Photo: the gate of Kariya Park in Mississauga Earlier this year, I found out that Kariya City (in ...

Why Choosing Your Own Topic Is the Fastest Way to Improve English

One of the most common questions I hear from English learners is: "What should I study to improve m...

Friday News: FIFA World Cup

?? The Friday Briefing FIFA World Cup: More Than Just a Game Sports • Global Culture • Economic...

Beat the Gloom: How to Stay Focused and Productive on Rainy Days - Chiamaka A

Oh no! The rain just ruined Jun’s study plans with Gary and Mendoza. She was set to tackle the to...

歌唱迷思-氣音

曾經有一位學生來上課。 她一開口唱歌，我就聽見很明顯的氣音。 聲音輕輕柔柔的，聽起來好像很有感情。 但唱不到兩首歌，她就開始說： 「老師我高音唱不出來。」 「講話久了聲音會沙啞。」 她很疑惑。 因...