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Kazuo Ishiguro’s Lyrics – The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain. カズオ・イシグロの歌詞集 – 『雨の中、ヨーロッパを横断した夏』

カズオ・イシグロの 『雨の中、ヨーロッパを横断した夏』 という本を見つけました。ジャズ歌手 ステイシー・ケント のための 16曲の歌詞集 で、美しいイラスト と 曲を聴けるQRコード 付きです&nb...

Stay Motivated with Small Wins 小さな成功でやる気を保とう：ナチュラルな英語のコツ

When we learn a language, we often think we need big progress to feel motivated. But real improveme...

The Scary Truth About a Real Safe Space

It's easy to say "safe space." But, it's harder to face what a real one actual shows you. So, let's...

The Perfectionism Trap: Why Making Mistakes Is Your Secret Weapon in English Learning

Introduction Let me tell you about two students. Student A studies English grammar books every day....

British vs. American English: What Japanese Learners Really Need to Know

Introduction Have you ever been confused about "colour" vs. "color"? Or wondered if you should say ...

Weekly Topic: Best Book I Read This Year

The Little Prince – A Great Book for Conversation PracticeThe best book I read this year was “The L...

Life Lessons from The Alchemist: A Book to Remember!

It’s funny how a book can sneak into your life and stay there long after you’ve turned the last pag...

The Power of Shadowing: Transform Your English Pronunciation in 10 Minutes a Day

Introduction What if I told you there's a practice technique that can improve your pronunciation, l...

The Book That Left a Mark on My Heart This Year

Of all the books I read this year, one has stayed with me long after I closed the last page: If Cat...

Autumn Motivation: How to Stay Focused When the Season Slows You Down

What is Autumn? Autumn is the season between summer and winter. The weather gets cooler, the days b...

A change of scenery helped with my motivation 気分を変えるとやる気が出る

When we learn a new language, sometimes we feel motivated, and sometimes we don’t.新しい言語を学ぶとき、やる気がある...

What's The Story That Stuck With You?

For me, that book was 'Unstoppable' by Nick Vujicic. His incredible story of overcoming limitations...

Speak Confidently in Work & Life — Business & Conversational English with Mirien!

Hi! I’m Mirien, a TEFL/IELTS-certified English tutor and registered nurse. I help professionals and...

When to Use 'A,' 'An,' 'The,' or Nothing at All: A Clear Guide for Japanese Speakers

Introduction Do you sometimes feel confused about when to use "a," "an," "the," or no article at al...

My Best Read of the Year: The Book That Sparked a Thousand Conversations!

Hello everyone! I'm Teacher Marinka, and I'm delighted to share my thoughts on this week's topic: T...

Lost in Translation: Japanese Phrases That Don't Work in English (And What to Say Instead)

Introduction Have you ever said something in English that seemed correct, but native speakers looke...

The best book I read this year

Photo by Ugur Akdemir on Unsplash Most of the books I read last year were of the historical variety...

When motivation drops in Autumn- Here's how to stay on track

    Let’s be real: Autumn is cute… until your motivation packs its bags and leaves you on “read.” S...

The Best Holiday Book

During the Christmas Season, one of the best books to read (or re-read) is A Christmas Carol by Cha...

Watch BBC documentary videos to improve your English comprehension - BBCのドキュメンタリービデオを見て英語の理解力を高める

https://www.bbc.com/reel/ BBC Reel is a collection of short documentary videos from the BBC about v...

You Choose the Topic - I Guide the Conversation

One thing my students love about my conversational lessons is simple: they get to choose what we ta...

Why Speaking Practice Matters

Many learners understand English, but speaking confidently is the hardest part. That’s why my lesso...

The Eight Taiwanese(Taigi) Tones

Hey guys! Ta̍k-ke-hó! I just uploaded a new video — the eight #Taiwanese tones explained in English...

Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

Lately, I’ve been having ongoing discussions with my students about AI and consciousness. These con...

Is the Japanese Prime Minister getting enough sleep?!

Last week I read an article in my favourite newspaper about Sanae Takaichi's sleep routine, and her...

THE DOT-A SMALL START CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

This year, I revisited one of my favourite inspirational children's book: The Dot by Peter H. Reyno...

If You’re Nervous Speaking With Colleagues…

You’re not alone. Many professionals feel shy or afraid of making mistakes at work. But confidence ...

Speak English Naturally — Not Like a Textbook

Most students know grammar but struggle to sound natural. Reality: real conversation is not perfect...

Conversation Lessons That Feel Relaxing

English doesn’t need to feel stressful. My conversation lessons are warm, friendly, and enjoyable —...

If You’re Struggling to Speak English Confidently, Read This.

Many of my students understand English… but when it’s time to speak, their mind goes blank. They fe...