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Using Intonation and Word Stress in IELTS Speaking

Intonation and word stress are powerful tools for conveying meaning, emphasis, and emotion in spoke...

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幾年前 剛 考過 日語能力 檢定 N3 之後， jǐniánqián gāng kǎuguò rìyǔnénglì jiǎndǐng N3 zhīhòu 我 就 開始 看 日語 原文 小說。 wǒ ...

No spas needed, just rest!

Like many people, when I think of 'self-care', I imagine a beautiful pool in a fancy resort where I...

Embrace Self-Care: 30+ Self-Care tips to Nurture Your Well-Being

Embrace Self-Care: 30+ Self-Care tips to Nurture Your Well-Being   In the hustle and bustle of mode...

Learning a Language with Hobbies ^^

Hello (^-^)/It's a cold and wet Sunday today in Osaka ☔️.How is the weather where you are??I'm sat ...

The IELTS Test - Part 1 General Strategies

Entering the test roomWhen the time comes for your speaking test you will enter a room with a table...

IELTS Task 2 Strategies

IELTS Task 2 Strategies   Understand the Format:   Familiarize yourself with the format of the Task...

元宵節 Lantern Festival

2月24日是元宵節。一起看影片，感受年節的氣氛吧!＿

Strategies for the IELTS: Structural Language

Opening Phrases   Introductory phrases to use when you start your talk   I’m going to talk about……...

Are you planning to travel to the Maldives?

Are you planning to travel to the Maldives or is it your dream to go there? Or maybe have you been ...

恋愛に関する句動詞 Phrasal Verbs related to Romance

IMAGE: Cloud1902 From PixabayLast week was Valentine's Day. To celebrate, here are some phrasal ver...

Engaging the Examiner in IELTS Speaking Part 3

In the IELTS Speaking test, Part 3 often presents candidates with thought-provoking questions on ab...

Celebrating Girls: Exploring Hinamatsuri and Similar Festivals Across Cultures

Celebrating Girls: Exploring Hinamatsuri and Similar Festivals Across Cultures     In Japan, Hinama...

台灣人手機打網路Wǎng lù電話1天1小時 逾Yú 99%民眾都用LINE

用網路Wǎng lù打電話已經成為民眾Mínzhòng日常，NCC最新報告顯示，16歲以上民眾使用網路語音通話服務占比高達98.9%，平均1天講網路電話時間為62.8分鐘，遠高於撥打行動電話的13....

學寫字/漢字を書くこと

在台灣長大的我，小時候老師會出寫字作業。Zài Táiwān zhǎngdà de wǒ, xiǎoshíhòu lǎoshī huì chū xiězì zuòyè. 筆畫較少的字例如「父母」、...

Understanding Black History Month - Intermediate Level with a Quiz

Black History Month is a special time in the United Kingdom when people come together to learn and ...

Saree Draping 101: Embrace Elegance with Every Fold

Step into the world of timeless grace and exquisite tradition with my saree draping lesson!    W...

New Traditions for an older Teacher

Black History Month has been around in United States' schools since 1976, but as a school child, I ...

Celebrating Black History Month in the UK

Celebrating Black History Month in the UK: Recognizing Heritage and Achievements   Black History Mo...

Celebrating Valentine's Day in the US With "My Funny Valentine"

Valentine's Day is a widely celebrated day in the United States, dedicated to expressing love and a...

Learning songs in another language ^^

Hello ^^Have you heard of the band ONE OK ROCK?They are a popular band in Japan and overseas and th...

Traditional art of Nepal: Mandala

Thangka painting is one of the significant aspects of Nepali art, particularly in Tibetan Buddhist ...

Valentine's Day - Idiom missing word quiz!

Hello,Can you guess the missing word in these ten Valentine's Day themed idioms that are often used...

Let's Explore the Enchanting World of English: A Journey of Discovery!

Hey Kids!   Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the magical realm of English? ??✨...

Scottish countryside

This week I went on a trip to visit my grandparents! I live in Edinburgh which is the capital city ...

Have you ever wanted to listen to the article you have just read?

Sometimes, I find it beneficial to hear the content I am reading.  One method I use is to copy and ...

Unlock the Wonders of Mathematics: A Journey for Young Minds

Hey Young Scholars!   Welcome to the thrilling realm of mathematics, where every equation holds a u...

Education is not only about English.

Here’s something that everyone should know which many are reluctant to talk about.   Education is n...

Advanced Storytelling tasks using Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

Challenge yourself to write a story using the idioms and phrases from part 1 of my Valentine's Day ...

Students' Testimonials

MY AMAZING STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES ABOUT LEARNING ENGLISH WITH ME!  I AM SO GR...