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What Do You Think: New Technology From Japan

On July 18, 2011 By John
Latest thing from Japan Have a look at what is ahead in these four pictures. Also, read the explanation of what they are. Our future is incredible!!  What an age we live in! Look closely and guess what they could be…   Are they pens with cameras? Any wild guesses? No clue yet? Ladies and gentlemen… this [...]
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Valentine’s Day is Nearly Here!!

On February 12, 2011 By John
Yes, it is nearly Valentine’s day! Have you bought any gifts yet? I remember when I first spent Valentine’s Day in Japan, I thought all the girl’s loved me, because they all gave me chocolate! In Western culture, we only give a gift to someone we love, such as a boyfriend or girlfriend! I soon [...]
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How to use chopsticks

On October 3, 2010 By John
Can you use chopsticks? Many people from China and Japan ask me this question when I eat with them! I don’t know why they are so surprised that I can use chopsticks! Maybe because my eyes are green! Actually, I can use chopticks very well! I use them a lot at home – not just in [...]
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Fix This English: Oodles of Noodles

On April 3, 2009 By John
Welcome to our weekly challenge!  Can you fix the English? VOCABULARY:  oodles MEANING:  many I called this week’s challenge ‘oodles of noodles’ because it is from a Japanese restaurant. I LOVE noodles! I have a great video of me eating noodles in Japan. I will show it to you sometime soon! p style=”text-align: center;”> Activity:  Does this English need [...]
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Backpackers and Youth Hostels

On January 15, 2009 By John
Today, let’s talk about backpackers (youth hostels)!   Q: I want to know about staying at backpackers in Australia. I’ve never stayed at a backpackers before and I don’t know what I need to do to stay there? A: Backpackers are great places to stay. They are cheap, usually comfortable, clean and a great place to meet people from all over [...]
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About

On December 15, 2008 By John
Today’s lesson is about ‘about’! Look at the different ways to use the word ‘about’: What is this book about?  (What is the TOPIC or STORY of this book) It is about time for the train to come. (It is NEARLY time for the train to come) I came home at about 10pm. (I came [...]
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Body Language – is it important?

On December 2, 2008 By John
Do you know what body language is? Body language is using your face or body to communicate. For example, if you say: “What are you doing?” with an angry face or “What are you doing?” with a happy face. The words are the same, but the message is VERY different! Today, let’s start to think about [...]
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Making Friends in English

On November 18, 2008 By John
Today, let’s talk about making friends! To make friends, you need to start by talking to someone! But how can you start a conversation in English with someone you don’t know? To answer that question, you should think about how you make friends in your native language. Usually you will start by talking about something [...]
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