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What's The Story That Stuck With You?

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

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...

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...

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 歌詞...

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...

Why Speaking Practice Matters

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

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...

Speak English Naturally — Not Like a Textbook

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

Practice English Through Roleplay: Real-Life Conversations

Want to improve your English speaking skills in everyday situations? ?? Try roleplaying! It’s a fun...

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...

TOEIC Score Breakthrough: The Skills They Don't Test (But You Need for Real English)

Introduction Congratulations! You studied hard and got a 750 on the TOEIC test. That's a grea...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

In Fine Feather

Blue Jays, Blue Jays sitting in a tree. Blue jays, Blue Jays, how many do you see? Blue Jays, Blue ...

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 ...

AUTUMN RESET! STAY MOTIVATED AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE!

As the air becomes cooler and the daylight a little shorter, many learners find their motivation sl...

What Are Critical Thinking Skills ? Why Do They Matter in English?

Language is not only about words. It is also about how you understand ideas, make connections, and ...

Level Up Your English - Weekend Edition

Weekends feel different, slower mornings, relaxed energy, and a little more freedom to focus on you...

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....

Staying Motivated When Autumn Energy Fades

When the air turns crisp and days grow shorter, many of us start to feel our motivation slip away —...

Introducing Me: Your Safe-Space Tutor

Welcome to the A-Team!!! This is your captain, Angie speaking. Thank you for stopping by! Before I ...

Beyond 'I'm Fine, Thank You': Responding Naturally in English Conversations

Introduction Let me guess: when someone asks "How are you?", do you always answer "I'm fine, thank ...

FROM DURBAN WITH LOVE: LEARNING ENGLISH THE WARM, SOUTH AFRICAN WAY!

Hello everyone! I'm Selina, your friendly English tutor from sunny South Africa. I believe that lan...

The Power of Letting Students Speak!

One of the most important parts of learning English is having time to speak,  to make mistakes, try...

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Between Lessons

Whether you're taking Quick Chat sessions or structured lessons, these tips will help you stay acti...

How to Read & Pronounce Taiwanese (Taigi) in POJ

I just uploaded a new video — Taiwanese Pronunciation in English!  I’ve seen more and more European...

Autumn is a Time of Change - Let's Stay on Track!

Fall (or Autumn) is in the air.  Every day we draw closer to the Holiday Season and, perhaps, farth...