culture Languages that are very close in pronunciation
I sometimes meet Filipino tutor who are very fluent in Japanese pronunciation in online English lesson.In fact, there wa...
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culture About Tanabata
During online English lesson, my second born son (3 years old) wearing Jinbei rushed in, so I decided to talk about Tana...
culture Ninja country
There are many people who still wear masks when they go out in Japan.It is a strange sight to foreigners.Then, a friend ...
life unreadable name
I found a different child's cap in my son's bag.Maybe, he made a mistake at the kindergarten。So, I saw the owner's name ...
life OS out of support
By the way, I went to the Bank the other day.The bank had a PC at the counter.But the OS of the PC was Windows 7!Widows ...
culture Religion topic of each country
The other day, I talked about religion with an Indonesian tutor in english lesson online.He said "They tend to avoid tal...
Leaning Japanese Leaning Japanese : What’s the difference between ’souka(そうか)’ and ‘naruhodone(なるほどね)’
A friend of mine who is learning Japanese asked me "What is the difference between 'souka(そうか)' and 'naruhodone(なるほどね)'"...
culture Major pets of each country
I was chatting with the Indian development team at a meeting the other day until all the members arrived.And he said, "I...
Chat Style Filling out a tax return
MePhew. I finally finished tax return!I asked to skip the last week's lesson because I was busy with this.KatieOh don't ...
culture White day gift
March 14th was White Day.It may not be familiar in countries except for Japan.It is the day that men give presents to wo...
life Fukuoka and Davao tradition
An "oyster house" is Fukuoka's winter tradition.There are many restaurants where you can eat oysters like barbecue.I tol...
life Instagram abbreviation
The other day, a Filipino tutor called Instagram "IG".He thought it was obvious, but is this a major expression?By the w...
culture How to win his heart on valentine’s day
I heard a something interesting about Valentine’s Day from a friend of mine who lives in Spain.Normally, men treat their...
Chat Style The worlds customs of Valentine’s Day.
MeSo, February 14th is Valentine's Day.Normally, women give men chocolates in Japan.But, I heard that the customs in oth...
Chat Style Using English for work
MeFor my next work, there is a development team in India.So, the client said you can use English in the meetings.It is a...
culture Christmas tree customs around the world
I told with the Pilipino tutor the other day.She showed me new year party's picture.There was a Christmas tree, I asked ...
Chat Style Japanese Christmas dinner
meHey! How was your Christmas?Many Japanese people eat Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas, but is it true that people ...
culture Chaotic Christmas party
The other day, in an online English lesson, I got into a conversation about snacks with a tutor from the Philippines.The...
Chat Style time scheduling
KatieToday's lesson, we planned to start 11:00 PM Japan time. But I can start 10:00 PM as usual. How about you?meThank y...
life The Maniacal Story of Kit Kat
The other day, in an online English lesson, I got into a conversation about snacks with a tutor from the Philippines.The...
life Request to subscribe to Youtube channel
I went to the a concert the other day.While I was waiting for it, I was approached by a local TV talent and asked to sub...
Family The effect of Super Mario
Not long ago, my son sometimes refused to goto kindergarten.So, I make a domestic rule.It's "If you don't go to kinderga...
COVID-19 The jobs get serious damage from COVID-19
Today, for lunch, I decided to go to a Sri Lankan curry shop that I've always been interested in.But, the restaurant ope...
life The game music that has been loved for many years.
These day, my son is really into Tetris by Nintendo Switch.You can play it for free.He enjoys not only playing the game ...
grammar UNIT 139. Phrasal Verbs 6 up/down
ACompare up and down------------------------------put something up (on a wall, etc.) - I put some picture up on the wall...
grammar UNIT 138. Phrasal Verbs 5 on/off(2)
AVerb + on = continue doing something------------------------------drive on / walk on / play on = continue walking/drivi...
grammar UNIT 137. Phrasal Verbs 4 on/off(1)
Aon and off for lights, machines, etc.------------------------------We say: the light is on / put the light on / leave t...
grammar UNIT 136. Phrasal Verbs 3 out
A------------------------------out = not burning, not shininggo out - Suddenly all the lights in the building went out.p...
grammar UNIT 135. Phrasal Verbs 2 in/out
ACompare in and out:------------------------------in = into a room, a building, a car, etc. - How did the thieves get in...
grammar UNIT 134. Phrasal Verbs 1 Introduction
AWe often use verbs with the following words:inonupawayaroundaboutoverbyoutoffdownbackthroughalongforwardSo you can say ...
grammar UNIT 133. Verb + Preposition 5 in/into/with/to/on
AVerb + in------------------------------believe IN ... - Do you believe in God? (= Do you believe that God exists?) - I ...