Until now, I had believed my listening skills were somewhat decent, but when I attempted Part 1 of the actual IELTS test, it was a complete disaster. The accent was so unfamiliar that I couldn't even grasp the basic words like "phone" or "…

www.youtube.com Really informative video. Those struggling with making natural and flowing writing in English, including me, should watch this. He doesn't offer any extraordinary advice for us. What we need to do is just answer the questio…

I asked chat-GPT for recommendations of speakers who should serve as role models for speaking in standard American accent and whose videos are widely available on YouTube. Here are some of my favorite speakers in the responses and my thoug…

Unfortunately, I've developed oral candidiasis as a side effect of my asthma inhaler medication. The doctor assured me that I can expect a relatively quick recovery by switching to a new medication called itraconazole. This is great news, …

Skipping your habit once can be seen as a mistake rather than laziness. However, If you skip it twice in a row, it immediately becomes a new habit. Skipping is easier than sticking to the habit, and easy habits form quickly. As a result, t…

I've been using the Kawai MP10 for several years, but it was not ideal for my needs. As I use it as both a MIDI controller and digital piano, many of the switches and controllers on the MP10 are completely useless to me, or even worse, the…

I have the urge to redesign my computer desk settings. I have been wondering how to arrange my piano keyboard and computer input interfaces (keyboard and mouse) in front of the monitor for over a decade. No matter which one, whether the pi…

Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker (English Edition) 作者:Nihill, David BenBella Books Amazon A great memoir of the author's extraordinary adventures as a trial comedian. He shares a wide va…

Recently, I have been feeling like I've hit a plateau in my language-learning journey. Every tutor I've encountered through online services has provided me with cliched advice such as reading more books, listening to TED talks, writing jou…

My daily routine typically follows the following schedule. In the morning, I wake up and have breakfast while watching the news on Hulu Live. I take my elder son to elementary school and then return home. After that, I drop off my younger …

Today, for some reason, I opened the very first securities account in my entire life. I didn't suddenly decide to make a fortune in the stock market. Still, since my regular bank app suggested integrating my bank and securities accounts, a…

数値化の鬼――「仕事ができる人」に共通する、たった１つの思考法 作者:安藤 広大 ダイヤモンド社 Amazon Finished reading "数値化の鬼". To be honest, it feels like this book falls a bit short in comparison to the previous one, "リーダーの仮面", w…

The 5 fundamental points on which leaders should rely to consistently deliver results effortlessly. Create explicit rules instead of relying on implicit understandings. Communicate from a hierarchical standpoint rather than as equals. Infl…

リーダーの仮面――「いちプレーヤー」から「マネジャー」に頭を切り替える思考法 作者:安藤 広大 ダイヤモンド社 Amazon Finished reading "リーダーの仮面". The author argues that business leaders should focus on concepts such as rule, position, ben…

I usually use my Kindle Oasis to read English books on my Amazon.com account, but now I also want to read Japanese business books as well. However, I discovered that if I switch accounts on the app, the downloaded content will be automatic…

Good comedians are good writers, too. As their writing gets better, they get funnier. Few admit it, but they all demonstrate that a sense of humor can be developed and further refined with practice. Practicing your delivery is important, o…

文法知識と読解力を高める 上級英文解釈クイズ60 作者:北村一真 左右社 Amazon Finished reading "文法知識と読解力を高める上級英文解釈クイズ60". Excellent. Five stars. A stunning grammar text that is also interesting to read. Among the mistakes,…

The result of the respiratory gas test has slightly worsened this time. It's been a long time since I last saw a value in the latter half of the 40 range. Although I feel fine as I haven't experienced any attacks or shortness of breath rec…

www.youtube.com I found the content both engaging and informative, and in addition, I felt that her way of speaking and the speed at which she talked were just right for me. I have no intention of becoming a novelist, but I believe that th…

今度こそすらすら読めるようになる 「ニュース英語」の読み方 (ディスカヴァー携書) 作者:三輪裕範 ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン Amazon Finished reading "今度こそすらすら読めるようになる「ニュース英語」の読み方". Four stars. Good read. Howeve…

Since I accidentally dropped my previous iPhone and broke it, I bought a new one today. I chose the iPhone 14 Plus as I wanted to upgrade to larger screen size. I purchased a used model with fully charged battery at a reasonable price. It'…

Project Hail Mary: A Novel 作者:Weir, Andy brand Amazon Finished reading "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. The heartful scientific adventure with unexpected twists and turns captivated me until the very end. It's an absolute page-turner. I…

I thought this expression was very stylish, although translating this into Japanese is quite challenging.I'd like to use it somewhere someday.

What does she look like? How does she seem today? "What" is used to describe qualities or characteristics that are unchanging, while "How" is often used for things that are subject to change. In other words, the first sentence is inquiring…

Today, I was diagnosed as being at risk for glaucoma.There is no need to be overly scared because glaucoma can be well managed if it is detected early.I'll undergo a regular check-up in August. Words to Remember: Ophthalmologist: 眼科医 Am…

From "Project Hail Mary" Chat GPT: The statement "What I wouldn't give for a lander" expresses a strong desire or longing for a lander. It suggests that the speaker would greatly value or appreciate having a lander. A lander is a spacecraf…

From "Project Hail Mary" "I hear you have god-like authority over pretty much the whole world right now." "That's an exaggeration." "No much of one, though." I didn't understand the meaning of this last sentence, so I asked Chat-GPT about …

I've been writing a Japanese journal for almost 14 years, every single day. But now, It's time to try something new: an English blog!I hope this blog will improve my ability to express my thoughts in English. I'll do my best to continue it…