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New Grammar-Based Lessons

  Hello, everyone. I now offer grammar-based lessons. They are based on the excellent textbook, Es...

"To or Too? How to Choose the Right Word Easily"

Why Are “To” and “Too” So Confusing? The words “to” and “too” are small but mighty—and often a sour...

About Learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there are many who’s only concern is to pass an English exam and...

文法の投稿シリーズ2 - starting with / angefangen mit

When we are in a situation where we need to give examples from a group, or highlight a main point f...

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation When i...

Quick tips: groups of animals

Did you know that English has many words to describe different groups of animals? Here are the most...

文法の投稿シリーズ - Es sieht nicht so aus, als ob

Es sieht nicht so aus, als ob der Regen bald aufhören würde.この雨が直ぐにやみそうにない。他の文法は「Es ist unwahrschei...

Speak English with more Confidence

1. Practise Small Talk Daily.    Engaging in brief conversations daily helps build fluency and con...

Do you know the difference between “は” and “が”?

Hi, I'm Mika:)みなさん、こんにちは！ 日本語講師のMikaです！ Today, I would like to introduce the difference between the...

The Inner Game of Sports and Life

In the ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ by W. Timothy Gallwey explores how mental focus and self-awarenes...

文法の投稿シリーズ4 - noch dazu /　おまけに

Have you ever been so exasperated, not knowing what to do, and then it gets even worse? Well, in th...

The jacaranda trees are blooming beautifully in my street

Every year in November the jacaranda trees in my street make a beautiful display of purple. The dro...

鹿を英語で？

At the Dai Nagoya Building, there is a beautiful winter wonderland scene at the moment. It includes...

The psychic forces after life

Two opposing forces in the physical world; the force of attraction and the force of levitation. The...

11/30⭐︎線上研討會⭐︎日本代表性的家庭料理

11/30 JST11:00 （台灣時間 早上10:00)我們將舉辦一場以日本家庭料理為主題的線上研討會。
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Winter song

Hello everyone! Winter is coming soon in Japan. One of my favorite songs is "冬がくる前に" It's a wonderf...

文法の投稿シリーズ7 - nicht ..., sondern ... / not ..., rather ...

How you ever wondered about how to use rather and how to express this case in German?In general we ...

Japan ranks 92nd in English proficiency, lowest ever.

(The Mainichi Shimbun News Online)https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241114/p2a/00m/0na/007000c...

Learn English This Koyo and Save 55% with Ms Judy!

Looking to brush up on your English skills while enjoying the beautiful Japanese fall foliage (Koy...

"Master the Art of Small Talk: Build Confidence in Any Conversation"

Small talk refers to casual, light conversations often used to break the ice, fill silence, or crea...

A few useful English abbreviations

Here are some useful English abbreviations that you could add to your vocabulary:TTYL - talk to you...

文法の投稿シリーズ6 - gemäß / に従って

Have you ever came across the grammar "in accordance with"?In corresponds to the German "gemäß". Li...

Forest bathing

Hello everyone! Forest bathing Let's take a forest bath and heal both body and mind! Let's enjoy ...

Using Phrasal Verbs in IELTS Speaking

Phrasal verbs are a key element of natural English and can significantly enhance your performance i...

文法の投稿シリーズ10 - es könnte passieren, dass / 兼ねない

If you hear "es könnte passieren, dass," you should pay attention. Very often, it signals concern a...

English mistakes Koreans often make

When anybody speaks a foreign language, they make mistakes because of their native language (mother...

Magpies: Their Myths, Realities, and Social Habits

Magpies are known for their striking black and white plumage, which sets them apart from other bird...

Continuation

Hello everyone! Forest bathing Let's take a forest bath and heal both body and mind! Let's enj...

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors!

Warm up your winter with my two favourite Turkish authors! My genre choice is romance / philosophy ...

5 Common Mistakes in Learning French and How to Avoid Them

  5 Common Mistakes in Learning French and How to Avoid Them Learning French can be an exciting jou...