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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...

A Winter of Care, Change, and Quiet Strength

Winter can be a season of beauty, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. This winter has been...

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...

A Little Valentine’s Story + New Easy Japanese Graded Reader (JLPT N5–N4)

Hi everyone! A quick Valentine’s story first: My British husband suddenly remembered yesterday and ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“You Can’t Win with a Defeated Mind.”

Your Thoughts Shape Your Performance When a student thinks, “I’m bad at English” or “I’ll never imp...

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...

【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...

【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...

Beyond ABC: A Professional Secret for Perfect Clarity

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

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...

The Most Romantic Thing You Can Do This Year Isn’t a Gift — It’s a Decision.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t About Love — It’s About Choosing Love   Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap for b...

Stop Translating in Your Head. Start Speaking Naturally.

Do you understand English… but freeze when it’s your turn to speak? Do meetings, presentations, or ...

Valentine's Day with a difference!

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

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

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

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

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

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...

【日本の日常 #01】かわいいハンコ｜JP/EN/繁中

日本では、多くの人が自分の名前のハンコを持っています。銀行や重要な契約では正式な印鑑が必要ですが、宅急便の受け取りなど、日常的な書類には「認印（みとめいん）」と呼ばれる簡単なハンコを使うことが多いで...

?? 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...