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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...

Hobbies That Helps Me Stay Creative

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

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...

「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...

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...

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 ...

Anime vs. Cartoons: Which One Is Really Better?

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

Is Quitting Without Notice Really Unprofessional?

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

《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...

「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...

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...

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

Many of us sometimes do not catch a question or we stumble with our response. Sometimes, we retract...

Finding My Perfect Learning Space

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

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...

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...

"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...

My favourite place work

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

**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...

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...

Watch TV Shows Without Subtitles (Even If You're Not Fluent Yet)

Quick Win: Even 10–15 minutes of focused practice 3–4 times a week can noticeably improve your list...

My Favorite Place To Work & Study

Hello everyone!   I'd like to share about my favorite place to work and study.   For me, the answer...

Where the magic happens...

My Favorite Place to Study and Work Everyone has a place where they feel inspired. A place where id...

Technical difficulties: Apologies

Hello, lately I've been having technical issues with my computer and have to use my phone for lesso...

What Are You Afraid Of? - A Summer Invitation Into the World of Scary Stories✨

There is something strangely fascinating about being scared. A dark room.A strange sound coming fro...

《轉念練習》金錢信念×心理容器

帳戶裡的數字，只是此時此刻能量流動的一個暫時狀態，它從不等於你這個人的存在價值。   當匱乏的焦慮悄悄抬頭時，試著把對未來的恐懼，轉換成對當下擁有的感謝。   金錢是流動的，當你帶著祝福送走每一...

A Little Story About Schema

Hello, I'm Emiko.H. Today, I'd like to talk about schemas. Have you ever watched the telephone game...

Why Your Voice Matters: The Science Behind Speaking in Language Learning

A question students often ask during lessons is: "Why do you encourage me to speak so much?" The an...

Lesson: Pourquoi j’apprends le français ?

Duration: 10 minutes Level: Beginner – Intermediate 1. Introduction – 2 minutes Start by asking t...

My Summer Scary Stories Lesson Just Got Featured!

I'm excited to share that my lesson, Ghost Stories & Casual English Conversation, was just sele...