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Key words and phrases: tame: calm, quiet, not overly exciting gain traction: an idea that grows in popularity and acceptance flip...

Key words and phrases: engaged in: busy doing something time up loose end: to finish tasks that have not been completed bustling: busy,...

Key words and phrases gained traction: to grow in popularity, to trend integration: merge, bring together at the core: central to, a...

Key words and phrases: work on: improve, become better at ebb and flow: the continuous pattern of coming and going, like the ocean tides...

Key words and phrases: context: the form in which a word or phrase is used bile: an acidic liquid produced in the liver to help with...

Key words and phrases: Elapsed: pass by (as in time) Respite: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant...

July 1 is Canada Day. Canada was established as a country just one year before the start of Japan’s Meiji period, making Canada 154 years...

Key words and phrases: A shaky start: a weak start, not looking like success is possible Rollout: launch, release On the right track:...

Keywords and phrases: While: (conjunction) whereas, used to contrast Solely: only Aspect: side, perspective A silver lining: some...

Keywords and Phrases Savour/savor: taste or enjoy something to the fullest Installment: a sum of money due as one of several equal...

Key words and phrases Head toward: move in the direction of Figurative: using words symbolically Literal: taking words as spoken or...

As a part of mindfulness, which to me means staying focused on the moment in order to better appreciate the small things in life, I like...

Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to a brand new year. It’s New Year and a common expression around this time of the year is “Out With The...

December is here. A month from now we will be into a new year and many people are saying that they can’t wait. There is no question that...

After all, language is a tool used to exchange ideas. Communication in a second language is not easy, but we must remember that the aim...

When talking about happiness in life, we should always focus on what we have, not the things we lack. Similarly, in the current pandemic,...

“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel” is an expression used in English to express that a challenging time is almost over. In...

With all the great things Japan has to offer, deeply-rooted culture, fine foods, unparalleled services, and outstanding craftsmanship, it...

With all that has been cancelled or missed this year, ranging from sporting events (The Olympics), as well as personal vacations and...

Does money bring happiness? Always a great discussion question. You could certainly argue that it does, but not directly. In other words,...

There are no shortage of expressions of encouragement to help people deal with hardships, “Turn defeat into victory,” “Every cloud has a...

Life is full of mystery. Perhaps this brief moment in time will act as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of the many...

Stay the course, despite what lies ahead! “This too shall pass,” is an ancient Persian saying that originated from Sufi poets. It first...

What is mindfulness? Part three of three Abridged What we think we become. Wow! What a powerful message and a great source of hope that...