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I'm Shy - How Can I Improve My Conversational Skills?

Improving conversational skills is a mix of mindset, practice, and specific techniques. Here’s a fo...

A Celebration of Curiosity

In every classroom, learning goes far beyond textbooks, lectures, or lesson plans. Some of the most...

Empowering Students: Transforming Questions into Learning Opportunities

Learning English can be a challenging yet rewarding journey for non-native speakers. As students na...

生徒さんからの”ナイス質問”紹介/ Introducing “NIce Questions” from Students

  わたしの場合、生徒さんからの質問は 主に三種類あります。   ①文法 ②発音 ③日本文化     なぜ、良い質問なのかには理由があります。   ・日本語で会話するために必要な表現だから ・他の内...

Did I say that correctly?

Students are often insecure or curious about the 'correctness' or 'clarity' of what they said or wr...

The One Question I Get Asked the Most (And My Answer)

Hey everyone!   As a nutrition coach, I get a lot of great questions. But there’s one that comes up...

Great questions from students

Hello everyone,Here are some great questions from former and current students.1. Observations about...