EnglishDec 7, 2018, 10:20 AMThe Cost of Studying Abroad in Australia for Half a YearI've reflected on the actual costs of studying abroad in Australia for half a year. I've calculated the costs by category, including school, housing, pre-arrival, food, and travel, and provide tips on how to save money. Studying abroad can be a significant financial burden, but with some effort, you can reduce the costs.
EnglishDec 6, 2018, 11:33 AMTOEIC L&R TEST 900 Point Emergency Review Part 5&6This book is designed to be studied efficiently during commutes or breaks, with a quiz format that allows you to learn in a short amount of time. The quality of the questions is high, making it an extremely effective book for TOEIC grammar preparation.
EnglishNov 18, 2018, 9:49 AMHow I Studied to Get 8.5 in IELTS Academic Reading and ListeningThis article introduces how I studied to get 8.5 in IELTS Academic Reading and Listening. I learned English through various methods, including reading during my commute, reading game scripts, anime listening, and Western music listening. I also introduce my grammar and vocabulary learning methods.
EnglishNov 2, 2018, 12:51 AMChanges in English Ability After 5 Months of Language Study AbroadI reflect on how my English skills changed after studying abroad in Australia for 5 months. Before studying abroad, I lacked reading and listening skills, and it was difficult to read articles. However, by using only English during my stay and conversing with my host family and watching TV, I was able to improve my English skills. As a result, my IELTS score reached Overall 7.5, with significant improvements in reading and listening skills. I learned that identifying weaknesses and taking targeted measures is crucial, and that developing all four skills is the key to efficient English learning.
EnglishSep 23, 2018, 2:21 AMYouTube English Listening Quiz 2 - Steam Review Edition'The second installment of our YouTube English listening quiz features a video titled "Overwhelmingly Positive: The Highest Rated Games On Steam" as its theme. This video discusses the issues with Steam reviews and how games are evaluated. The listening quiz questions include topics such as the problems with Steam reviews and information about specific games.'
EnglishSep 20, 2018, 5:10 AMEnglish Listening Quiz on YouTube 1 - Japanese Manners EditionThis article provides an English listening quiz using a YouTube video. The first theme is "Japanese Manners" with a relatively easy level of difficulty. You can improve your listening skills in a fun way, which is also useful for preparing for TOEIC and IELTS exams. Let's listen to the video "12 Things NOT to do in Japan" and answer 7 questions!
EnglishAug 30, 2018, 1:50 AMImpressions of '18 Rules for Seamless English Conversation (Mini Edition)'I read "18 Rules for Seamless English Conversation (Mini Edition)". Although it introduces 18 rules to avoid awkwardness in English conversations, it feels like there is no target audience. People with good conversation skills can simply adjust their English expressions, and beginners may find it too challenging to learn these rules in English. However, the rules themselves are persuasive, and may be helpful for improving motivation and conversation skills in an English-only environment.
