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How I kept learning English when my free time was limited.

When my daughters were little, my free time was shorter than now. I was swamped with taking care of...

My favourite place work

Photo: graduation day at the language school where I used to workEvery workplace has its pros and c...

Talking about pros and cons in English

In my last article, I talked about the pros and cons of different workplaces, so today I’d like to ...

**My Favorite Place to Study or Work**

For me, the perfect study spot is a quiet corner in my local library. The soft hum of pages turning...

"So... What Did You Think?" Five Expressions Native Speakers Use After Watching a Movie

Summer is blockbuster season. Whether you've just watched the latest Spider-Man, Toy Story 5, or Ch...

Anime vs. Cartoons: Which One Is Really Better?

  Anime or cartoons?This simple question has started countless arguments among fans around the worl...

When You Lose Your Words.... Learning How to Recover Yourself

Have you ever started answering a question in English and then suddenly felt unsure about what you ...

Is Quitting Without Notice Really Unprofessional?

  Imagine this: You wake up one morning, decide you have had enough, and simply stop going to work....

The Productivity Rules are Lies

It seems like everyone and their cat has an opinion on what the "most productive" way to work is; f...

[LOL] The REAL Reason My Chinese Skyrocketed... Happened During THIS Moment!? [Part 11]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. As promised last time, today I want to talk about "my me...

《轉念練習》成功×遊戲感

人生不是一場等著被評分的考核，而是一場充滿未知與驚喜的探索旅程。   事情的結果不完美，並不代表你這個人失敗了。   試著用一點點「遊戲感」來看待眼前的卡點吧！   今天我們不追求一步到位，只允許自...

【地獄般的3小時】光靠課本根本撐不下去！？我在成人補習班採用的「聽解課程密技」【第12篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 接續上次的爆笑（？）話題，這次要跟大家分享我研究所畢業後的故事！ 研究所畢業後，我理所當然地開始正式以日語教師的身分工作。 而我的第一份工作，是在補習班（...

對日本主管說「了解しました」會不會不禮貌？

在日本公司工作時，你可能經常聽到以下幾種表達： 「わかりました」「了解しました」「承知しました」「かしこまりました」 這些表達都有「我知道了」的意思，但使用對象及禮貌程度不同。 【わかりました】 這...

[3 Hours of Hell!] Textbooks Aren't Enough!? My "Listening Class Hacks" for Adult Students [Part 12]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Following last time's funny story, today I'm sharing wha...

「もう一度お願いします」だけで大丈夫？會議中自然的日文確認方式

在與日本人開會時，如果沒有聽懂對方的說明，你會怎麼做？ 有些日文學習者擔心打斷會議，因此即使沒有聽懂，也會回答： 「はい、分かりました。」好的，我明白了。 但是，如果理解錯誤，之後可能會發生工作內容...

Finding My Perfect Learning Space

My teaching philosophy has always centered on helping students achieve their language-learning goal...

Office with an Aegean view or my cozy home office?

This is my favorite place to study or work. Yes, the one in the photo. Solitude. A veranda. Greek c...

My Favorite Place to Study or Work

Have you ever noticed how much your environment can affect your motivation and productivity? I beli...

My Favourite place to study and work

As an English teacher, I believe the best place to study is somewhere that helps you feel calm, foc...

The Email Trick That Saves Offshore Teams Hours Every Week

If you manage an outsourced team, here is a small habit that saves everyone time: write your emails...

「結論から申し上げます」怎麼用？向日本主管報告的正確順序

在日本公司向主管報告工作時，即使日文文法沒有錯，也可能被主管認為「說明太長」或「不知道重點是什麼」。 問題通常不是日文能力，而是報告的順序。 日本主管在聽取報告時，通常想先知道以下三件事： 1．發生...

【爆笑】我的中文突飛猛進的「真正原因」……竟然是在這個時候！？【第11篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 按照上次的預告，這次要來跟大家聊聊「我自己的中文學習方法」！ ……雖然我很想這麼說啦。 但老實說，特殊的學習方法……根本完全沒有（笑）！！！ 我猜大家現在...

Hobbies That Helps Me Stay Creative

Hello everyone!   Today’s topic is a hobby that helps me stay creative.   Actually, I have two. The...

ガンプラで英語とクリエイティビティを楽しもう！

ガンプラ（Gunpla）は、Gundam plastic models の略です。パーツを組み立てて、自分だけのガンダムを作ることができます。 でも、ガンプラはただの model building（...

[My Teaching Philosophy] Why I Prioritize "Conversation" in Every Single Lesson [Part 13]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. It's been raining a lot, making the weather feel so humi...

Charcoal, Chalk and A Little Bit of Soul - How a lockdown hobby became my creative escape.

I didn't start making art to fill my walls. I started making it to fill something inside me. If som...

【我的教學理念】為什麼我堅持在每一堂課都加入「會話（開口說）」？【第13篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 最近常常下雨，天氣感覺濕濕黏黏的呢☔️ 大家最近過得好嗎？ 那麼，接續上次的話題。 為什麼我無論在什麼課程中（就算是聽解課！），都一定會加入「會話（自由對...

Phrasal Verbs: Learn the Meaning AND the Context!

Do you know what “take off” means? It can mean: Leave the ground — The plane took off at 8 a.m. Rem...

1000 lessons on Cafetalk!

Yesterday I taught my 1000th lesson on Cafetalk! I am very grateful everyday to all my wonderful st...

「ググる」って何？ 知っていると日本人に「お？」と思われる おもしろい カタカナ動詞 What is "Guguru"? Fun Katakana Verbs That Will Make Japanese People Go "Oh!"

みなさんは、「ググる」 「バズる」 「ディスる」って 聞いたことありますか。  ↓ English below あんまり日本語っぽくない・・・そう思った人は、さすがです！   そう、これらはカタカナ...