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A Hangman Game
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Children like games. Fun games and activities are very effective to learn English if they are used in an appropriate way.
One time, o...
A Hangman Game
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Children like games. Fun games and activities are very effective to learn English if they are used in an appropriate way.
One time, o...
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Altruism 「利他主義」
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In an article rerated to altruism, I read an following quote by Nina Mazar who is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. &q...
Altruism 「利他主義」
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In an article rerated to altruism, I read an following quote by Nina Mazar who is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. &q...
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In Order to Create New Jobs
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If Japanese people like to teach at a public or a private school, they need to obtain a teacher's license. Doctors and nurses must st...
In Order to Create New Jobs
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If Japanese people like to teach at a public or a private school, they need to obtain a teacher's license. Doctors and nurses must st...
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Plateau
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According to the weblio, "plateau" means a relatively flat highland. When you study a foreign language, there's a certain p...
Plateau
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According to the weblio, "plateau" means a relatively flat highland. When you study a foreign language, there's a certain p...
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The Third Place
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The third place is a term, which was used in a book, " The Great Good Place" by Ray Oldenburg. I've learned that the concep...
The Third Place
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The third place is a term, which was used in a book, " The Great Good Place" by Ray Oldenburg. I've learned that the concep...
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Japanese-English Words 2 （和製英語 2）
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As you may know, there are many strange Japanese-English words in Japan. Today I'd like to introduce some of them related to foodstuf...
Japanese-English Words 2 （和製英語 2）
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As you may know, there are many strange Japanese-English words in Japan. Today I'd like to introduce some of them related to foodstuf...
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What Will You Say, When You Are Complimented?
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Recently, I've received two testimonials from my Lang-8 friends. I was very happy to read their innocent compliments, but at the same...
What Will You Say, When You Are Complimented?
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Recently, I've received two testimonials from my Lang-8 friends. I was very happy to read their innocent compliments, but at the same...
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Hit It Off 「馬が合う」
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Today, I'd like to introduce a popular Japanese expression, 「馬が合う」, which is translated as "hit it off", "click togeth...
Hit It Off 「馬が合う」
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Today, I'd like to introduce a popular Japanese expression, 「馬が合う」, which is translated as "hit it off", "click togeth...
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Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants
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A few days ago, I learned a new expression, "digital Natives". A digital native is a person who has an inborn ability to adept ...
Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants
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A few days ago, I learned a new expression, "digital Natives". A digital native is a person who has an inborn ability to adept ...
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Are You a Stickler for Detail?
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Niles Crane who appeared in the American sitcom, "Frasier" ordered a cup of coffee like this way.
"Double decaf non-fat ...
Are You a Stickler for Detail?
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Niles Crane who appeared in the American sitcom, "Frasier" ordered a cup of coffee like this way.
"Double decaf non-fat ...
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Halloween Parties in Japan
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Halloween parties have been popular in Japan for many years, probably because of the advertisement campaigns of major English schools for...
Halloween Parties in Japan
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Halloween parties have been popular in Japan for many years, probably because of the advertisement campaigns of major English schools for...
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Mt. Fuji in Red 赤富士
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Last month, I stayed overnight at a hotel in Hayama to attend a seminar. When we were in the conference room, we could see a fine view of...
Mt. Fuji in Red 赤富士
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Last month, I stayed overnight at a hotel in Hayama to attend a seminar. When we were in the conference room, we could see a fine view of...
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Reading a Newspaper
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A few years ago, we stopped delivery of the newspaper. I used to read through a paper every morning, so I sometimes miss it.
Once a w...
Reading a Newspaper
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A few years ago, we stopped delivery of the newspaper. I used to read through a paper every morning, so I sometimes miss it.
Once a w...
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Politically Correct Words
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I don't remember exactly when but English teachers started to pay attention to teach politically correct words. It's safe to say ...
Politically Correct Words
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I don't remember exactly when but English teachers started to pay attention to teach politically correct words. It's safe to say ...
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Japanese Ambiguity.
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As you may know, Japanese people usually don't say "Yes" or "No" right away. Some younger people answer "微妙...
Japanese Ambiguity.
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As you may know, Japanese people usually don't say "Yes" or "No" right away. Some younger people answer "微妙...
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Autumn Has Come!
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The days are getting short and the wind has gotten cooler, and finally autumn has come here in Japan. When I sit near the window, I can h...
Autumn Has Come!
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The days are getting short and the wind has gotten cooler, and finally autumn has come here in Japan. When I sit near the window, I can h...
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Hugs
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One of my Lang-8 friends mentioned before that Chinese people don't hug each other as a greeting. Traditionally, Japanese people don&...
Hugs
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One of my Lang-8 friends mentioned before that Chinese people don't hug each other as a greeting. Traditionally, Japanese people don&...
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Christopher Columbus
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There are so many cities and places in the US and Canada that were named after Christopher Columbus who discovered America. Recently, I h...
Christopher Columbus
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There are so many cities and places in the US and Canada that were named after Christopher Columbus who discovered America. Recently, I h...
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Japanese English （和製英語）
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Since English is not my mother tongue, there are still many English words that I can't tell their subtle nuances. To tell you the tru...
Japanese English （和製英語）
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Since English is not my mother tongue, there are still many English words that I can't tell their subtle nuances. To tell you the tru...
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The Harvest Moon
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When I was a kid, my mother used to make 月見団子, that is a kind of Japanese sweets in the middle of September. After dinner, my family and...
The Harvest Moon
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When I was a kid, my mother used to make 月見団子, that is a kind of Japanese sweets in the middle of September. After dinner, my family and...
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