General Notices from Tutor Kankurimori

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  ★☆Notice of Upcoming Time Change☆★ 英・日・韓・中

  Sonntag, 8. Februar 2026, 18:15

  Hello Everyone! Please note that British Columbia will switch from PST (Pacific Standard Time) to PDT (Pacific Daylight Saving Time) on Sunday, March 8th (local time).  As a result, my availability w...
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  Introduction of Immediate Confirmation

  Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2026, 18:31

   Hello, Everyone!Due to its popularity, I've now enabled the immediate confirmation feature for both the French and English Quick Chat bundles. This is a trial and I will continue to retain confirmat...
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  ★February Grammar Clinic Now Available★

  Dienstag, 3. Februar 2026, 15:52

  New month, new grammar clinic! Confused about Present Perfect vs Past Simple? You’re not alone. This 20-minute clinic focuses on making the right tense choice while speaking, with clear explanations ...
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  ★New English Challenge Available!★

  Montag, 2. Februar 2026, 21:40

  Hello Everyone!Can you believe it's already February?!  Since January is over, I've prepared a little grammar challenge to match what was covered in last month's Grammar Clinic.  Follow the link to t...
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  (｡✪ω✪｡) Listen to my CafeTalk Book Club Interview! (｡✪ω✪｡)

  Dienstag, 27. Januar 2026, 15:10

  Hello everyone!This month, the fine people at Cafetalk interviewed me for カフェトークBOOK倶楽部RADIO.  I was the first non-Japanese native to be interviewed!  I was a little nervous, and my Japanese was a bi...
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  ・New Weekly English Column Available・

  Montag, 26. Januar 2026, 19:41

  Hello, Everyone!My new weekly column is out!  This week I talk about the books that changed my life.  As there is only one level (C1+), this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself!See you in cl...
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  ⚫︎New English Reading Comprehension Column ⚫︎

  Montag, 19. Januar 2026, 21:43

   Hello Everyone!After a little break, I'm back with a new English reading comprehension column.  This time I discuss the best ways to use AI to learn languages.  As always, there are three levels to ...
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  ★New Student Admission Closing Soon★

  Donnerstag, 15. Januar 2026, 22:04

  Hello, Everyone!Please note that to make it easier for my existing students to book lessons,  I will not be accepting new students as of February 1.  However,  I plan reopen admissions on April 1 or ...
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  ★New Grammar Clinic Series ★　英・日・韓・中

  Montag, 5. Januar 2026, 23:49

  Happy New Year, Everyone!I’m launching monthly Grammar Clinics — short, focused 20-minute classes, each month covering a different grammar topic. These clinics are ideal if you struggle with a specif...
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  ⋆❅*꙳HAPPY NEW YEAR꙳*❅⋆

  Mittwoch, 31. Dezember 2025, 18:24

  Thank you so much for studying with me and for all the effort you put into your lessons this past year. I’m incredibly proud of your progress, and I truly appreciate your motivation and positivity.  ...
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  ⚫︎New Cultural Column (Japanese)⚫︎

  Montag, 29. Dezember 2025, 21:22

   Hello everyone! Part 4 of the classic French-Canadian holiday tale,  La chasse-galerie, is out!  Enjoy! ============================ Column Name: カナダ文学・空飛ぶカヌー・パート４ Link: http://cafetalk.com/column/r...
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  ⋆❅*꙳MERRY CHRISTMAS!꙳*❅⋆

  Mittwoch, 24. Dezember 2025, 19:33

  Merry Christmas!  Thank you so much for all your hard work, conversations, and laughs these last few months. Teaching you has been an absolute joy. I hope you enjoy a cozy, relaxing holiday filled w...
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  Kankurimori

  ★New 50-Minute English Conversation Lesson!★

  Mittwoch, 24. Dezember 2025, 00:07

  This lesson is similar to my 25-minute conversation lesson but gives you more time to speak and practice!  We’ll discuss a topic of your choice (or I can suggest one) while naturally exploring gramma...
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  ⚫︎New Cultural Column (Japanese)⚫︎

  Montag, 22. Dezember 2025, 20:35

  Hello everyone! Part 3 of the classic French-Canadian holiday tale,  La chasse-galerie, is out!  Enjoy! ============================ Column Name: カナダ文学・空飛ぶカヌー・パート３ Link: http://cafetalk.com/column/re...
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  ★・♡・☆Cafetalk Awards Winter 2025☆・♡・★

  Donnerstag, 18. Dezember 2025, 04:30

  Hello Everyone!Thank you so much for your support in the Cafetalk Awards Winter 2025. Thanks to you, I’m thrilled and honoured to share that I was selected as a Newcomer Award winner. This award trul...
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  ⋆❅*꙳Vacation Notice⋆❅*꙳

  Dienstag, 16. Dezember 2025, 15:12

   Hello Everyone!Please note that I will be on vacation for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24, to Friday, December 26 and from Wednesday, December 31, to Friday, January 2.  (Please note that t...
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  ⚫︎New Cultural Column (Japanese)⚫︎

  Dienstag, 16. Dezember 2025, 00:37

   Hello everyone!Part 2 of the classic Canadian holiday tale,  La chasse-galerie, is out!  Enjoy! ============================ Column Name: カナダ文学・空飛ぶカヌー・パート２ Link: http://cafetalk.com/column/read/?id=...
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  ⚫︎New Cultural Column (Japanese)⚫︎

  Dienstag, 9. Dezember 2025, 00:04

  Hello Everyone!As we're in the middle of the holiday season, this month I'm offering a four-part Japanese translation of a very famous Quebec holiday legend.  Don't hesitate to tell me your impressio...
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  Notice of Absence

  Mittwoch, 3. Dezember 2025, 19:40

  Hi everyone!Please note that I have to undergo unexpected dental surgery next Thursday, so I won't be available for classes from December 11 to 14.  I hope to resume teaching on Monday December 15, b...
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  ⚫︎New English Reading Comprehension Column ⚫︎

  Dienstag, 2. Dezember 2025, 14:55

   Test your reading skills with my new Tutor column! This week, I talk about making mistakes. The text is available in three different levels, allowing you to challenge yourself. Enjoy! =============...