Is Two Really Better Than One?
“They say two is better than one.” “No man is an island.” Both statements point to one truth: we ar...
Rose Motete
上野駅には、地下に新幹線ホームがあります。上野駅の開業は1883年。明治時代から「北へ向かう玄関口」として発展してきました。高度経済成長期には、地方から東京へ働きに来る若者たちが、この駅に降り立ちま...
Chiharu_B
Japanese Izakaya Phrases for Beginners: “Toriaezu Nama de” and “Kanpai!”
What does “Toriaezu nama de” mean? This phrase means: “For now, draft beer, please.” Toriaezu...
Koyuki
English Idioms Challenge - Week 5
Hey all! This is the sixth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your...
Miss Ren.
Speak Better English: Admit You Have No Idea!
Speak Better English: Admit You Have No Idea! Communication / Confidence / Asking Questions "Ye...
Tim Certified English Coach
几(jǐ)--how can beginners use 几(jǐ) to ask questions?
你会用“几”来问问题吗?(HSK1 超实用) Can you ask questions with “jǐ (几)”?很多初学者学会了“什么 / 谁 / 哪儿”,但一到问数量、年龄、时间、日期就卡住...
Aijing Yang
When Things Don’t Go as Planned
What do you do when your plans fall apart? When anxiety gets loud, insecurity creeps in, and you fe...
Rose Motete
東京駅の地下には、「東京キャラクターストリート」というかわいらしい世界があります。さまざまなキャラクターショップが並ぶのですが、その中でも最近特に人気なのが「ちいかわ」のショップです。注目すべきは、...
Chiharu_B
Walking in my local park recently has been a real pleasure because the spring bulbs are really bloo...
Liz English
Take all language-learning advice with a PINCH OF SALT.
There's so much advice out there when it comes to learning languages: use this app, follow this tec...
Andy Barros
Many students stay silent because they are afraid of sounding “slow” or “behind.” But the truth is ...
Rose Motete
Do you have questions? Tutors are here to help!
We can sometimes feel shy when working with a tutor. However, our tutors are here to help! They l...
Ann K
It's my birthday! No, not my actual birthday...unfortunately that falls in late December ;-) It...
Liz English
湘南を代表するもののひとつが、江ノ電です。正式名称は「江ノ島電鉄」。藤沢から鎌倉までを結ぶ小さなローカル線ですが、観光客にも地元の人にも愛されています。 江ノ電の魅力のひとつは、家と家の間をすり抜け...
Chiharu_B
In the past year, I moved from the Seattle area of Washington state in the USA to (virtually) the m...
Miss Ren.
中国の春節(旧正月)について中国の春節は、日本の正月のように家族で過ごす大切な祝日です。大晦日には「餃子」を食べたり、「春聯(赤いおめでたい飾り)」を貼って新年を迎えます。子供たちは「紅包(ホンバオ...
lara
Can AI read tarot accurately? Yes. Somewhat. Is it better than a human? It depends on how deeply y...
Jack Chan
Study. Know Your Craft. Be Intentional.
Study Study is not just reading — it’s disciplined learning. It means understanding the theory, pr...
Rose Motete
Canada at the Winter Olympics: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Photo: Canadian men's curling teamThe 2026 Winter Olympic Games have wrapped up, and Team Canada wa...
Zach McLaughlin
日本のアニメは世界中で人気がありますが、日本では「声優」という存在そのものも、とても人気があります。アニメのキャラクターだけでなく、その声を担当する人にも注目が集まります。人気声優はさまざまな作品に...
Chiharu_B
Questions You Should Never Be Afraid to Ask Your Tutor
After nearly 13 years teaching Business English, I’ve noticed something interesting. The students w...
Gly Gly
The Real Reason You’re Afraid to Speak English
Many English learners believe they are afraid to speak because their grammar is not perfect. But in...
Luthando
The Pharaonic system….....to flee its captivity
The video discusses the concept of a "Pharaonic system" of governance, defining it as any autocrati...
Achour
??马年到!你知道这些“马”成语吗? 说到马,你会想到什么?速度、冲劲、好运、一路向前。 在中文里,“马”也常出现在祝福语和成语里——短短四个字,气势拉满、寓意满分。 今年是马年,一起把这些高频“马...
Aijing Yang
Feeling inadequate is not a verdict. It is a phase.
The problem is not the feeling — it’s the conclusion we attach to it. Inadequacy often whispers: “Y...
Rose Motete
3月の終わりごろ、3泊4日で台湾に行くことになりました。 今回の旅行は、主人の勤続20周年のお祝いです。 家族でその節目をお祝いできたらと思い、台湾へ行くことにしました。 今回は台北から入り...
Chiharu_B
Preparing for an Online Lesson (especially if you're nervous!)
I've had a number of people tell me they get nervous before their first session with a new teacher,...
Steph C
2月22日は「猫の日」です。理由はとても日本らしいもの。数字の「2」を「にゃん」と読む語呂合わせから、「にゃん・にゃん・にゃん」で猫の日になりました。日本では、数字の読み方を使った語呂合わせがよく見...
Chiharu_B
Self-Motivation Is Hard — But a Positive Mindset Is Power
Let’s be honest: self-motivation is not always easy. There are days when you feel tired, discourage...
Rose Motete