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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 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...

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...

Conversation Lessons That Feel Relaxing

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Best Holiday Book

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

If You’re Nervous Speaking With Colleagues…

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

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&nb...

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...