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Get to know about me short English introduction.

I’m writing this to let serious English conversational learners know that I have just created a fre...

Daily English Upgrade #014: Pronunciation — L/R quick wins (light/right, glass/grass)

If L/R is difficult, don’t aim for “perfect.” Aim for clear difference. Practice pairs (slow → norm...

Daily English Upgrade #017: JP Trap Fix — A vs The (one simple rule)

Simple rule: a / an = first time / one of many the = specific / already known Examples: I bought a ...

Kawaii Japan Journey — JLPT N3 Reading Beyond Textbooks (Kanto & Kansai)

There’s a special kind of motivation that comes from reading Japanese that doesn’t feel like studyi...

Do You Have Any Plans for Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and chocolates ,it’s also a great chance to practice real...

Real Easy English - a BBC podcast for beginner English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english A great way to improve you...

Daily English Upgrade #016: Micro-Pattern — “From my perspective…”

A calm, professional way to share an opinion. Pattern: From my perspective, + (opinion). Examples: ...

What I Learned From Listening

Most people think tutoring is about having the right answers. That is part of it, of course. Gramma...

How to Feel Confident in Online English Lessons

Feeling nervous in online English lessons is very common — and you are not alone. Many learn...

Start and don't be afraid

Fear often stops us from starting. We worry about making mistakes or not being good enough, so we ...

The teacher matters!

  ??‍?? Why Does the Teacher Matter?     1️⃣ The teacher makes learning easy A good teacher explain...

My Valentine's Plans & Question for You!

Hello everyone!   I'm buzzing with excitement because Valentine's weekend is almost here! Since it'...

?? Forgot a Word? Don’t Panic!

    It happens to everyone. Even fluent speakers ??         ✅ What Can You Do?     1️⃣ Stay calm St...

Daily English Upgrade #019: Business Skill — Deadlines + polite pushback

Saying “not possible” politely is a real skill. Polite pushback: That might be difficult by Friday....

Reading Dickens's David Copperfield

Charles Dickens is one of Britain's best and best-loved authors. Even his name has become an adject...

How to Feel More Confident in Online Classes

Confidence: An Important TopicFeeling nervous before taking an online class is completely normal. Y...

What would you do differently this Valentine?

Redefine Love Valentine’s Day is more than gifts and romantic dinners. What does love truly mean t...

Daily English Upgrade #018: Better Questions — “What makes you say that?”

This question makes conversations deeper (and it sounds natural). Try: What makes you say that? (cu...

Why Tarot is Not Fortune Telling

Many imagine a crystal ball and an old witch with cards warning you of danger or perhaps describing...

Daily English Upgrade #020: News Bite — One headline, 3 useful phrases

Pick one “headline” you noticed today (work / tech / society / daily life). You can discuss it natu...

Daily English Upgrade #021: Pronunciation — TH made easy (think/this)

You don’t need “perfect TH.” Just aim for a clearer difference. Quick practice pairs (slow → normal...

Daily English Upgrade #022: Say It Better — “I don’t know” (confident stallers)

Not knowing is normal. The upgrade is sounding calm. Better options: Good question. Let me think fo...

Galentine's Day

Have you ever heard of Galentine's day? The trend started on a holiday introduced by American TV sh...

If Not Now, Then When?

How many times have you said, “I’ll start tomorrow”? Tomorrow becomes next week. Next week becomes ...