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Jun's Chinese YouTubeチャンネルを始めました｜第一弾動画 (中国語・英語・日本語付き)「自己紹介」公開中！My New YouTube Channel – First Video 'Self‑Introduction' (with CN/EN/JP Subtitles) is Now Live!

こんにちは、Junです。中国語、広東語、日本語、英語を話す語学講師です。 YouTubeチャンネル 「Jun's Chinese 華語学堂」 （https://www.youtube.com/@ju...

「いえ に 入ったとき くつを ぬぎます」だと…？！ “ie ni haitta toki kutsu wo nugimasu” means WHAT?!

今日は 「～とき」の ワナ！  (English below)     さてクイズです！ 下の ①と ②、日本の家で どっちが 正しい？   ① 家に はいったとき くつを ぬぎます ② 家に はい...

Small Goals for June: A Time to Reset!

It’s nearly June, and for me it always feels like a quiet in-between month. It’s the perfect time t...

New Business English Lesson: Giving a presentation

  Do you need to give presentations in English?   Being clear and easy-to-understand is key.   The ...

Slang Savvy: Mastering Everyday English Expressions

Welcome to a quick dive into the vibrant world of English slang! These are the terms you’ll hear in...

Quick tips for speaking English more fluently!

Many English learners study for years yet they still feel nervous when having conversations!   Why?...

Why Do Native Speakers Sound So Much Friendlier?

One of the biggest challenges in language learning is staying motivated. Most learners go through p...

(中国語・英語・日本語付き)「中国人の名前」動画公開中！My New YouTube Video 'Chinese Names' (with CN/EN/JP Subtitles) is Now Live!

こんにちは、Junです。中国語、広東語、日本語、英語を話す語学講師です。 YouTubeチャンネル 「Jun's Chinese 華語学堂」 （https://www.youtube.com/@ju...

Embarrassing Stories: Claim Vs. Complaint

Saturday Embarrassing Stories Claim Vs. Complaint Wasei-Eigo • Customer Service • Communication...

How I Study When I Do Not Feel Motivated

Hello everyone! Today, I want to write about motivation. Sometimes I feel motivated to study or lea...

How to Study When Your Brain Just Says “No”

Let’s be real for a minute. You’ve got a textbook open, a highlighter in hand, and a cold coffee gr...

It's Just a Little Storm

How living in Japan changed my understanding of extreme weather Typhoon No. 6 (Jangmi) has...

Jun's Pinyin Lesson: "a, o, e" Flashcards (CN/EN/JP) | ピンインカード【中英日字幕】

こんにちは、Junです。中国語、広東語、日本語、英語を話す語学講師です。 YouTubeチャンネル 「Jun's Chinese」 に新しい動画をアップロードしました。https://www.you...

Friday News: A Deal on the Horizon?

Friday NEWs Briefing A Deal on the Horizon? International Relations • Diplomacy • Current Event...

Four Secrets to Staying Motivated

Have you ever lacked motivation when studying a language?  Did your language goals seem impossible ...

Watercooler Sundays: Discussing Weather

Watercooler SUNDAYS Under the Weather? Nah, Let's Talk About It! Small Talk • Conversation Skil...

I'm excited to join the Cafetalk community!

Bonjour à tous, Je suis très heureux de rejoindre Cafetalk en tant que professeur de français. Havi...

Pop Culture Tuesdays: You're Telling Me?!

Pop Culture Tuesdays  You're Telling Me!? (The Question That Isn't a Question) Sarcasm • Natura...

The flaw of the traffic is only a reflection of the flaw of the emotions

This video, explores the philosophical argument that modern driving behaviors, such as road rage an...

Embarrassing Stories: High Tension Vs. Excited

Saturday Embarrassing Stories Your Tension is High?..  Wasei-Eigo • Common Mistakes • Social En...

Weekly Topic: But I don't feel motivated to study...

Wednesday Weekly Topic But I don't feel motivated to study... Motivation • Study Habits • Produ...

How I Became an English Tutor

Hi there! My name is Zeenath. I have been an online English teacher for more than 3 and a half year...

Learning English from the News - a BBC podcast for English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026/ A great...

How To Study When You Don't Feel Motivated: 4 Things That Seriously Work

Struggling to reach goals isn't about skill difficulty or learning strategy. It's usually about con...

When Motivation Fails, Discipline Carries You Forward

Many adults believe they need motivation before they can study. They wait for the right mood, the r...

How Skydiving Changed My Perspective on Life

Last July, I went skydiving for the first time. I traveled by bus to a beautiful villa, where I spe...

Tomorrow is the Big Day: Are You Actually Ready?

We’ve all been there. It’s 8:00 PM, your presentation is tomorrow morning, and your slides are "don...

How to Study When You Don't Feel Motivated

How to Study When You Don't Feel Motivated Let's be honest, there are days when studying is the las...

Finding Your Spark: How to Keep Learning When Motivation Wanes

As I look at my language learning app today, I am proud to see that I’ve hit a 222-day streak in my...

Not my cup of tea

Idiom of the Day: "Not my cup of tea" This common English idiom means something is not to your liki...