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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar talks about his Japanese roots in a special message to his young fans. In this lesson, we’re going to take a look at what he said, learn some of the key phrases, and how to use them.
On the second Tuesday of November, Americans will head to the polls to vote, but what exactly are midterm elections?
In this special Halloween movie lesson we are studying the British vocabulary in ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ and learning what Americans would actually say.
Former President Donald Trump might be looking at jail time after the FBI raided his Florida home in August. Let’s learn the key vocabulary so we can understand this news story like a native speaker.
Take your English and film vocabulary from good to extraordinary with this super fun lesson on adjectives and movies. Learn the key vocab …
What is Roe v. Wade and why is it such a hot news topic around the world? In this lesson, we explain the important points you need to …
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars when he was presenting an award. What did Rock actually say and how did Smith reply? We broke down all the language to help you understand the “slap heard ’round the world.”
Did you know that celebrating New Year’s on January 1st is a western concept? New Year’s in the US is very different from Japan, so you might be quite surprised at how the holiday is celebrated.
Many Westerners are surprised at how Xmas is celebrated in Japan. Let’s explore the differences to see how things are different in America and Japan.
The US has a good supply of vaccines, but Covid is still spreading. Let’s learn to talk like a native speaker by learning about Covid and the current situation in the United States.