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5 Valentine's Day Idioms for English Conversation

Hello, everyone! As we approach Valentine's Day, I'd like to share some of my favorite English id...

Valentine’s Day and Birthday Celebrations: A Month of Love and Reflection

February is a special month for me, as it holds both my birthday and Valentine’s Day. Growing up, m...

Quick tips: taking a day off

Did you decide to take a day off? Or maybe it’s a national holiday in your country! Here are a few ...

新年快樂 Happy Chinese New Year

今日は2026年2月17日で、中国の旧正月、午年の元日です。台湾では2月21日から春節休暇が始まり、うまく休みを取れば16連休にすることもできます。 娘はその16日間を利用して、フィンランドへ旅行に...

Phrasal Verbs in Context - How they can Help you

  Learning phrasal verbs in context is essential because it helps learners use English more natural...

Getting Ready for Your Online Class

How should you get ready for your online class?  There are many FUN ways to do this.  First, try to...

10 Lessons Completed - and This Is Just the Beginning!

I am so excited to share that today, I reached a small milestone that truly means a lot to me: my f...

新年快樂｜馬份的「新年快閃」短片來啦??

新年快樂！祝大家在新的一年 健康、順心、想做的事都一步步實現 ✨ 我做了一支「風格？」的可愛新年短片（あけおめ／Happy New Year），想用輕鬆的方式陪你一起迎接新年！https://you...

情人節

你的情人節如何過呢?2026/2/14這一天是星期六，也是農曆過年前兩天。按照傳統習俗，我們必須去夫家過年。於是情人節這一天，我請媽媽到高級的王品牛排館用餐。媽媽第一次來到如此高級的地方，她非常開心...

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...

【東京駅周辺 #01】秘密の夜景スポット｜JP/EN/繁中

夜の東京駅がライトアップされる時間、私はよく「秘密のスポット」に行きます。それは東京駅のすぐ横にある「KITTE」というビルの6階にある屋上庭園です。ここはなんと、無料で入れるんですよ！ライトアップ...

Chatting with overseas tourists. Relaxing over a coffee at my local cafe.

These overseas tourists often set off from Nachi Station, very near where I live.I often have brunc...

Beyond ABC: A Professional Secret for Perfect Clarity

Have you ever noticed how pilots or international dispatchers sound so calm and clear, even through...

【湘南ライフ #02】横浜中華街｜JP/EN/繁中

旧正月ですね。あけましておめでとうございます。湘南から少し足をのばすと横浜中華街があります。今は、日本にいながら、中国の春節を感じられる特別な時間です。湯気の立つ焼き小籠包を食べて、温かい中国茶を...

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...

Master it Step by Step

Many students feel anxious when they don’t understand everything immediately. In my experience as a...

How to Prepare for a Successful Online Lesson

A little preparation before class can make a big difference in your progress. Here are four simple ...

“Moment Before My Class”

The Quiet Before Growth The few minutes before class are powerful. I breathe. I focus. I prepare to...

Valentine's Day with a difference!

How I spent Valentine's Day:I suppose everyone planned something very romantic with the typical red...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

Hey all! This is the fifth week of my English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in yo...

Daily English Upgrade #026: Exam Speaking Upgrade — Reason + example template

A simple structure that makes your speaking clearer: Template: I think ___ because ___. For example...

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...

“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...

Speak Better English: Embarrassing Stories #003

Speak Better English: Embarrassing Stories #003 Housing / Rent vs. Own / Cultural Differences “...

?? Challenge Your Insecurities

Insecurities are silent barriers. They whisper, “You’re not ready.” But growth begins the moment yo...

Daily English Upgrade #027: Tone Control — Friendly vs professional messages

Same meaning, different tone. Friendly: Hey, could you send me the file when you have a moment? Pro...

The persona of each prophet of God (PBUT) within us

The video explains the importance of believing in the prophets of God. The speaker highlights that ...

「都挺好」で学ぶ、中国人の本音と感情表現

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...

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—...

【日本の日常 #02】大人も楽しむガチャガチャ ｜ JP/EN/繁中

街を歩いていると、ずらりと並んだカラフルな機械を見かけることがあります。それが「ガチャガチャ」です。コインを入れてハンドルを回すと、小さなカプセルが出てきます。中にはキャラクターのフィギュアや精巧な...