Canada at the Winter Olympics: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Photo: Canadian men's curling teamThe 2026 Winter Olympic Games have wrapped up, and Team Canada wa...
Zach McLaughlin
日本のアニメは世界中で人気がありますが、日本では「声優」という存在そのものも、とても人気があります。アニメのキャラクターだけでなく、その声を担当する人にも注目が集まります。人気声優はさまざまな作品に...
Chiharu_B
Questions You Should Never Be Afraid to Ask Your Tutor
After nearly 13 years teaching Business English, I’ve noticed something interesting. The students w...
Gly Gly
The Real Reason You’re Afraid to Speak English
Many English learners believe they are afraid to speak because their grammar is not perfect. But in...
Luthando
The Pharaonic system….....to flee its captivity
The video discusses the concept of a "Pharaonic system" of governance, defining it as any autocrati...
Achour
??马年到!你知道这些“马”成语吗? 说到马,你会想到什么?速度、冲劲、好运、一路向前。 在中文里,“马”也常出现在祝福语和成语里——短短四个字,气势拉满、寓意满分。 今年是马年,一起把这些高频“马...
Aijing Yang
Feeling inadequate is not a verdict. It is a phase.
The problem is not the feeling — it’s the conclusion we attach to it. Inadequacy often whispers: “Y...
Rose Motete
3月の終わりごろ、3泊4日で台湾に行くことになりました。 今回の旅行は、主人の勤続20周年のお祝いです。 家族でその節目をお祝いできたらと思い、台湾へ行くことにしました。 今回は台北から入り...
Chiharu_B
Preparing for an Online Lesson (especially if you're nervous!)
I've had a number of people tell me they get nervous before their first session with a new teacher,...
Steph C
【日本の日常 #03】2月22日は猫の日| JP/EN/繁中
2月22日は「猫の日」です。理由はとても日本らしいもの。数字の「2」を「にゃん」と読む語呂合わせから、「にゃん・にゃん・にゃん」で猫の日になりました。日本では、数字の読み方を使った語呂合わせがよく見...
Chiharu_B
Self-Motivation Is Hard — But a Positive Mindset Is Power
Let’s be honest: self-motivation is not always easy. There are days when you feel tired, discourage...
Rose Motete
【湘南ライフ #03】700年以上続くメンテナンス|JP/EN/繫中
鎌倉のシンボルである「鎌倉大仏」。この大仏様がなぜ外にいるのか、ご存知でしょうか?もともとは立派な「大仏殿(建物)」の中に安置されていました。しかし、14世紀と15世紀に相次いだ台風や大津波によって...
Chiharu_B
“If You Could Master One Skill Overnight, What Would It Be?”
Imagine waking up tomorrow with one new skill mastered. Would it be speaking another language, play...
Rose Motete
How to Speak When You Don’t Know the Word
One of the most frustrating moments in English is this: You are speaking. You are confident. You kn...
Suja
5 Effective Ways to Prepare for Your Online Lessons
I've been teaching online for some years, and I've noticed something interesting. The students who...
Crista F
Daily English Upgrade #030: Say It Better — “Thank you” (natural, strong versions)
“Thank you” is great. These upgrades sound warmer and more natural. Simple upgrades: Thanks, I appr...
Mohamed Helmy
We often feel anxiety when we are learning something new. When you are a beginner at a new language...
Jack Chan
电视剧《都挺好》台词: 场景背景:苏大强执意要买新房,且要求写他的名字,又因理财被骗而闹绝食,明玉前来处理。 苏大强:明玉啊,这事儿不能怪我,老聂他们都能赚,我怎么就不能赚呢?我这不也是想给这个...
Noranekochan
東京駅から2駅、新橋駅の近くには、日本テレビの社屋があります。その外壁に設置されているのが、ジブリの世界観を感じさせる大きなからくり時計です。宮崎駿さんがデザインしたこの時計は、時間になると動き出し...
Chiharu_B
Practice Makes Your Message Shine
There are times when I'm eager to share my thoughts with others, but the words just won't come out—...
Rhei
English Idioms Challenge - Week 5
Hey all! This is the fifth week of my English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in yo...
Miss Ren.
Speak Better English: Embarrassing Stories #003
Speak Better English: Embarrassing Stories #003 Housing / Rent vs. Own / Cultural Differences “...
Tim Certified English Coach
As tutors and learners, we must understand one principle clearly: delay is the enemy of growth. The...
Rose Motete
Daily English Upgrade #029: Business Skill — Summarize + confirm action items
This makes you sound professional (and prevents mistakes). Useful phrases: Just to summarize, … So ...
Mohamed Helmy
“中(zhōng)国(guó)人(rén)的(de)新(xīn)年(nián)假(jià)期(qī)怎(zěn)么(me)那(nà)么(me)长(zhǎng)啊(ā)?”
中国传统新年:从除夕到元宵的“时间仪式” 对很多中国人来说,“过年”不只是一个节日,更像一套延续千年的时间仪式:在一年最寒冷的时段,人们用热闹与团聚,把旧岁送走,把新岁迎来。中国传统新年通常指农历新...
Aijing Yang
【東京駅周辺 #02】スカイバスで東京を走る|JP/EN/繁中
昼の東京をちょっと特別な目線で楽しみたいとき、「スカイバス」はいかがでしょうか?東京駅周辺から出発する、屋根のない2階建てバスです。2階のオープン席に座ると、いつも見ているビルや街並みがまったく違っ...
Chiharu_B
My Simple Pre-Lesson Routine (Online and In-Person)
No matter if I teach online or face-to-face, I always try to prepare 30–40 minutes before the le...
Aliia Askarova
Why Spoken English Can Be Hard to Understand (Even When the Words Are Simple)
Why Tour Guides Can Be Hard to Understand (Even When the English Is Simple) I used to live near Win...
Anthony H.