Why is the First Month Called January? (+ More Fun Facts)
Learn the January etymology in my blog post.
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English Articles: Use A, An, The with Confidence! (4 Infographics + video)
Finally, master the proper use of English Articles (A, An, and The)! This guide features 4 clear infographics and a video lesson. This isn’t just theory—I’ve perfected and used this exact teaching method with my private students in Japan, seeing immediate results in their confidence. Stop guessing and start using articles correctly today!
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Learn English from TV – A complete guide (3 Tips)
Learn English from TV shows 3 Tips for Learning English from TV Tip #1 – Choose a small piece of video. Watch and repeat!
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February – Where does the name come from?
February is the shortest month of the year, but if you live in the North, February feels long. It’s very cold! At the start
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Why is Friday the 13th unlucky? (English practice)
When a Friday falls on the 13th day of the month some people believe that this day will bring bad luck. They believe that
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Going to the Dentist story (Great English listening practice)
Going to the Dentist Our website is supported by our users. We sometimes earn commissions when you click through the affiliate links on our
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How to use Might – Should – Would Have (Easy Grammar)
For some of my private and company students in Japan, might have/should have English grammar can be confusing. Let me share a lesson I
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A slap on the wrist – English Idiom (Learn fast with Video)
a slap on the wrist = punishment that is weak, not strong enough“My brother stole my parent’s car when he was 16 but all he
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How I spent QUARANTINE – English practice (10 helpful resources)
How I spent QUARANTINE – English practice I wrote this last year (2020) – and now some places (Tokyo included) have extended the state
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Advanced news story – Improve your vocabulary
Improve your vocabulary with an advanced news story This is a blog post that I wrote in 2014 with vocabulary for advanced English students.
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