Hokkaido Explorer ・ 北海道エクスプローラー (hokkaidoexplorer.com)

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Hokkaido Explorer ・北海道エクスプローラー (hokkaidoexplorer.com)

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Hokkaido Explorer: If you are in Hokkaido and looking for English travel information check out this new website. It has stories and videos about food, drinks, famous places and people around Hokkaido.

Hokkaido Explorer ・ 北海道探検家・北海道エクスプローラー

hokkaidoexplorer.com

Hokkaido Tour Guide

If you are looking for hotels or information on Hokkaido, another website you can check out is https://hokkaido.a4jp.com

It has hotel and event information mainly for East Hokkaido.

The North Island

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsens) and ski areas. Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mount Asahi. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains caldera lakes, geothermal springs and a Mount Fuji look-alike called Mount Yōtei. If you are looking for a popular ski resort you can visit areas like Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko, also smaller ski areas like Onze and Bunkei too.

Hokkaido Explorer

Area: 83,450 km²

Weather: 0°C, Wind NW at 6 m/s, 77% Humidity

Population of Hokkaido:
5,381,733 (Oct 1st, 2015, Census)
The next census wil

Using “Get to” and “Got to”

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"Get to" is usually positive. For example, "I get to work whenever I want." It is used with things you like or make you happy.

It is also used to talk about transport and methods of getting to places. For example, "How do you get to Sapporo Station? I catch the bus."

When people are talking and use "got to" in a sentence, they might change it to “gotta” which is a casual version of the phrase. For example,

Words Starting With Q | Scrabble Words | Qq

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List of Words Starting with Qq

Learn over 300 words that start with Q, including definitions | Language School AGREATDREAM

You will find a large list of words starting with the letter Q on this page. They are sorted by the number of letters they have. If you find any we have missed, please contact us so we can add them to the list.

Grammar Study Resources Here >

Official Scrabble Dictionary and Point Counter

7 Letter Words - Words Beginning With Q - A List With Scores
100 7-letter Words Starting With Q

quizzed; quizzer; quizzes; quickly; quezals; quetzal; quokkas; quicken; quacked; quicker; quaking; quickie; quipped; quixote; quippus; quakily; quibble; quaffed; quipper; quavery; quaffer; qualify; quivery; qubytes; quondam; qabalah; quiches; quirked; quantum; quahaug; quaichs; quamash; queenly; quantic; quavers; quayage; quintic; quinces; qiviuts; quahogs; quadric; queuing; quivers; quaggas; quaighs; quomodo; qwertys; quakers; quorums; quakier; quohogs; quinary; quoting; quartic; quangos; quelled; quiring; quietly; qabalas; quashed; quality; quadded; queerly; quilled; qurshes; quinela; quilted; quillet; qui

Restaurant English – Common Expressions Waiters & Staff Use

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Looking for good restaurants with a Michelin star for that special occasion:
https://guide.michelin.com/jp/en/restaurants

This website allows you to search for restaurants with English-speaking staff around Japan:
https://savorjapan.com/list/?fgc=51

This is a site that specializes in travel and restaurants around Hokkaido, Japan. Looking for vegan food? Got allergies or food restrictions? This site has lots of search filters and pages in both Japanese or English.
https://hokkaido.a4jp.com/category/en-restaurants

Restaurant English: Mastering Dialogues and Vocabulary

When you go to a restaurant, you usually know what is going to happen and that is because eating at a restaurant usually follows a set script. The waiters aren't given one to memorize, of course. But even so, waiters and waitresses usually stick to a very narrow range of English phrases. Here is what you can usually expect to hear when going to a restaurant.

English Phrases For Restaurants: Dialogue at the Restaurant
What You Need To Know
Restaurant Staff: From the host or hostess
"Welcome! How many guests are in your part

The history/origin of the question mark – Where did it come from?

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Question Marks

The question mark (?; also known as an interrogation point, interrogation mark, question point, query or eroteme), is a punctuation mark that replaces the full stop (period) at the end of an interrogative sentence in English and many other languages. The question mark is not used for indirect questions. It is also often used in place of missing or unknown data.

??????????????

Origin and Evolution

Long ago when scholars wrote in Latin, they would place the word questio – meaning “question” at the end of a sentence to indicate a query. Soon questio was shortened to qo to save space when writing, but this caused a different problem – readers might mistake it for the ending of a word. So they squashed the letters into a symbol (a lowercased q on top of an o). Over time the o became just a dot and the

English for Kids: Daily Phrases, Dialogue, Video with Subtitles

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English for Kids

English for kids that want to improve their speaking skills.

Part 1
Scene 1: In the classroom 0:10

Good morning. Good morning, everyone. How are you? Fine, thanks. How are you? Great! Come in, please. Nice to meet you. My name is Kate. Nice to meet you, too. Sit down, please. Thank you.

Scene 2: In the hall, outside the music room 0:45

Singing ♪ Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. How are you? I'm fine (x2). I'm fine, thank you.

This is the music room. Wow! They are good. La la la la la. Ha ha ha ha ha.

Scene 3: In the hall and in the library 1:05

That's the school library.

Wow! Many books. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon, Mr. Kim. My name is Kate. How are you? I'm great. Nice to meet you Kate.

Scene 4: At Sally's house 1:42

Hello. Hello, Sally. What's this? It's a book. What's that? Ha ha. It's a box. Wow! Wow! What's that? It's a pencil. Thank you. Your welcome. Wow! Pizza.

Scene 5: In th

What is a trackback link? Trackbacks, Pingbacks & Linkbacks

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Trackback Links: A Guide to Boosting Your Website’s Visibility

Trackback links are a powerful way to increase your blog's visibility and attract more traffic. These links allow website owners or content creators to receive notifications when someone links to one of their pages or documents. By keeping track of who’s linking to your articles, you can build relationships with other bloggers and websites, further boosting your reach.

Trackback links are one of four types of linkback methods. They allow website companies or authors to request a notification. The notification is to show when somebody links to one of their web pages or documents. They enable them to keep track of who is linking to their articles. Many popular content management systems (CMS), such as SilverStripe, WordPress, Drupal, and Movable Type, support automatic pingbacks. Pingbacks allow links in a published article to ping when published. Pingbacks are automated and don't send any content. The term trackback is for any kind of linkback. Unlike trackbacks, pingbacks are f

Extra TOEIC Quizzes

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Extra TOEIC Quizzes

I have made and uploaded a few new TOEIC quizzes for registered members. Check them out if you have time. You can see a sample of the TOEIC quiz if register.

Sapporo Eikaiwa and Language School AGreatDream

Glen

The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is "an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment."

Why should you do the TOEIC test?

It is a globally recognized assessment to evaluate the English skills of non-native English learners.o

It is increasingly being demanded by business corporations that seek individuals that are highly competent in English to support international projects and overseas business expansions.

In this world of globalization, you will be able to gain more linguistic skills to communicate effectively both in the work place and in your private life.

As we are well-aware, the job market is highly competitive and you need a competitive advantage to be distinct from other job applicants. Getting a high TOEIC score will support you to be highlighted from other job applicants, so that will be noticed

Verbs: What are Verbs?

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Verbs describe the way someone or something does something.

They describe an action, like the words eat, sleep, love, and study.

They are actions, words that involve motion or physical activity.

Verb List（動詞リスト）
Verbs beginning with the letter A

accept
add
admire
admit
advise
afford
agree
alert | allow
amuse
analyse
announce
annoy
answer
apologise
appear | applaud
appreciate
approve
argue
arrange
arrest
arrive
ask | attach
attack
attempt
attend
attract
avoid |

Beginning with the letter B

back
bake
balance
ban
bang
bare
bat
bathe
battle
beam | beg
behave
belong
bleach
bless
blind
blink
blot
blush
boast | boil
bolt
bomb
book
bore
borrow
bounce
bow
box
brake | branch
breathe
bruise
brush
bubble
bump
burn
bury
buzz |

Verbs beginning with the letter C

calculate
call
camp
care
carry
carve
cause
challenge
change
charge
chase
cheat
check
cheer
chew | choke
chop
claim
clap
clean
clear
clip
close

Discussing Details of Moving in – ESL

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Discussing Details of Moving in
Conversation 1.

01 A: When can I move into my new house?

02 B: The current owners will be moving out on Tuesday, so technically you could pick up the keys and move in on Wednesday.

03 A: Will the utilities be turned on?

04 B: You need to contact the utility company and make arrangements to transfer the utilities to your name.

05 A: I really want to paint the walls right away and get the carpet cleaned.

06 B: If I were you, I would take a few days to take care of those things before you move in.

07 A: I was thinking that I should have my new appliances delivered as we are moving

Master the Art of Professional Email Writing: Essential Tips for Clear, Compelling Communication

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Mastering the Art of Email: A Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication

Crafting the perfect email is like writing a letter to the world—your message can be a simple knock on the door or an eloquent invitation to step inside. Whether you're just entering the workforce or you're a seasoned leader, the skill of writing impactful emails is one of the most essential tools you’ll use in your professional life. Emails hold power—the power to motivate, clarify, and connect, or, when done poorly, the power to confuse, frustrate, or even be ignored. But worry not! With a few key strategies, you can turn your emails into clear, actionable, and engaging communication.

So, how do you ensure that your emails don’t just blend into the noise but instead leave an impression? Let’s walk through the steps of mastering this essential skill.

The Building Blocks of a Brilliant Email

Every email you send, whether to a colleague or a new contact, follows a basic structure. However, it’s in how you execute each part that will set you apart from the rest. From the subject line to the final sign-off, each component plays a role.

1. The Subject Line: Your First (and Only) Chance to

Bat Cupcake From Woman’s Day With Blue Frosting & Sprinkles

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Bat Cupcake

From Woman's Day

Plain cupcakes take flight once decorated with blue frosting and sprinkles, dark chocolate wings and sugar-spun eyes and fangs.

Recipe courtesy of Mark Ferri

Serves: 12

Total Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 1 hr

Ingredients
12 baked and cooled cupcakes 1 can(s) (16 oz) vanilla frosting Wilton royal blue icing color Blue Jimmies (sprinkles) Wilton jumbo confetti and Halloween confetti sprinkles 1 tube black decorating frosting White fondant Wilton dark chocolate candy melts Directions
Tint the frosting of the bat cupcakes with blue icing color. Then spread the cupcakes with the frosting and sprinkle with blue Jimmies (blue sprinkles). Use jumbo confetti and Halloween confetti sprinkles for eyes if available. Attaching them with a small amount of frosting. Pipe on black frosting for the mouth. Pinch fondant with fingers and cut it into 24 triangles for fangs. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Melt some candy melts as package directs and transfer to a ziptop bag with a small hole snipped in one corner. Pipe 24 (4x2-in.) wings and 24 (1/2-in.) eyebrow shapes onto a prepared pan. Refrigerate them for 10 minutes. Pipe the candy melt lines onto

ホテルや旅館のチェックインの会話英語 – Hotel Check-in Counter

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ホテルチェックイン会話

ホテル | 快適なホテルライフは、スムーズなチェックインから。にこやかな会話でスタートしたいですね。よく聞き取れない場合は、慌てず堂々と聞き返しましょう。

チェックイン・カウンター（フロント）に進み、まずはこの一言。

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Travel English - ESL Dialogue
受付から聞かれる英語の質問

ホテルや旅館のチェックイン - At the Hotel Check-in Counter

チェックイン - Check-in

チェックインするときのよくある質問
Questions you may be asked during check-in.

何名様でご利用ですか？
(For) how many people?

いつのご予約がご希望ですか？
When would you like to stay?

パスポートを見せてもらえますか？
May I see your passport?

お名前をお願いします。
May I have your name please?

写真付きのIDカードを見せて頂けますか？そして、お支払いはどのように致しますか？
May I see some photo ID and how will you be paying?

鍵はいくつご希望でしょうか？
How many keys would you like?

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The most common questions asked in a hotel

While you are checking in, there are a number of questions that you may want to ask the receptionist. Here are the most common questions that are asked in a hotel (one of them isn't that common - can you find it?). Have you ever needed to ask any of these questions?

Set 1
What time is breakfast? I

Study Tips + How to Excel in Studying English Effectively – Advanced Guide, Version 3

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Study Tips - Below are a few ideas on studying English effectively.

There are many ways to study English, but many students ask which is the most effective. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a single answer that is right for every student. However... I can certainly give advice. Here are some helpful guidelines as to how to study that should help.

Warming-up to Study English

Just as there are exercises to help you warm up before you play some basketball or other sport, there are exercises which can help you warm up to study English. Here are some simple exercises to help you warm up.

How to Study Effectively
Study Tips
1: Activate Your Vocabulary

Activate your vocabulary by thinking or speaking briefly about the subject you are about to work on. For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focuses on vacations, take a moment to think about your last vacation, what you did, what you enjoyed, etc. This simple exercise will help your brain warm-up to vocabulary that you are likely to encounter as you study English about this particular subject.

2: Activate Your Grammar

Activate your grammar

New English/Japanese Textbooks & Resources

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Textbooks: 7 new Eiken books, one English Q&A book, and many more (^-^)

These new textbooks/books will be a nice addition to the ever expanding library. I just need to index what is in them now. It's amazing how heavy 3 piles of books can get. I must have been lifting 30 kilos or more.

Our online English study project/competition will be starting soon. Feel free to start now if you like. * Touch typing / study software *

Glen

Sapporo Eikaiwa AGreatDream.com

Effective textbook reading

Effective textbook reading is a key study skill for student success. Nearly every class makes you read them.

“Makes” is the right word here. “Requires,” “forces,” or “insists” will also work. Few people read textbooks unless they have to. If you read textbooks for fun, shoot me an email. I need to interview you, because I don’t think you exist.

Reading textbooks is weird. That’s right – weird. Granted, we all have to read them. But even you bookworms – the kinds of people who devour the Twilight books in one week, or Harry Potter, or the Hunger Games books – know that textbooks are a bit weird.

Think about it. Textbooks are the only books

Free Language Lessons – 06/22/11

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Free Language Lessons

Free Language Lessons: 06/22/11

Offer Expired

Sometimes I offer free language lessons during campaigns or to students that are involved in community work helping others.

If you would like a free lesson please send me a message stating why and the type of community work you do.

Contact Page

We have had many request from people who are looking for free language software. The software listed on this website is free to use and can be updated by request as well.

500 yen teacher training in Sapporo, Japan

ETJ-Hokkaido (Facebook Page)

Common English Idioms

List of Common English Idioms and Phrases with Their Meaning

above board: honest, openad lib: improvise, interpolateafter all: in spite of the situation; neverthelessagainst the grain: contrary to someone’s feelings, principlesall along: all the timeall ears: eager to listenall of a sudden: no differenceall thumbs: clumsyapple of one’s eye: very dear, preciousapple of discord: subject of envy or

Pleasant Surprises

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Pleasant Surprises - I got a pleasant surprise a few day back when I got into the lift. A lady, I had never met before, greeted me in English and for some reason, it felt like I was back in Australia again. Her pronunciation was so nice. I wonder if she was born in Japan. I'll have to ask her next time... Japan has changed a lot in the past 10 years and it won't be long until more people start using English in these day-to-day situations. Glen AGreatDream.com japantoday.com You Really Don’t Need Japanese, Do You? "Of the roughly 20 countries I’ve been to, Japan is probably the most set up to accommodate people who don’t speak the local language. Many people live here with no more than a handful of simple phrases and do just fine. Lots of signs and menus are in English, and the entire population has received at least six years of English education. Even if you try to speak Japanese, it may not work. Sometimes no matter how perfectly you ask a question in Japanese, you’ll get an answer in English, or at least dumbed-down Japanese. Contrary to many countries that demand you speak the local language, Japan sometimes seems to prefer you don’t speak Japanese."

Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Bright Ideas

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Step Up for Cancer in Colorado
ONE CAUSE, ONE COMMUNITY

Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Giving a few hours of your day can give years to someone else’s life!

Over two years, more than 400 participants have helped raise $215,000 for the local cancer community in Colorado. And last year, one very special yes made a life-saving bone marrow match.

When you Step Up, you’re teaming up with the community in the fight against cancer. Take to the stairs at your own pace as you listen to live music. Wander the concourse and learn about cancer prevention, detection, treatment and more from over 40 non-profit cancer organizations. Stop by the kids zone, get a massage or try some yoga. Because no matter how you Step Up, you’re speaking up.

Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Bright Ideas

Why running?

Running improves aerobic fitness, also it is a great way to improve cardiovascular health. Plus, it burns calories and can build strength. There is also a long list of psychological benefits you can gain from this sport, also physical and mental health benefits.

Running makes you happier.

If you work out regularly, you’ve already discovered it: No matter how good or bad you feel at any given momen

Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

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Beef Stir-Fry tips:

Thinly Slice your beefCut steak against the grainSear over high heat (sealing in the juices)Don’t crowd the pan which cools the pan quickly and results in chewy beef Ingredients

• 250g dried medium egg noodles
• vegetable oil
• 350g steak, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled & finely sliced
• a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled & finely sliced
• 1–2 large fresh red chillies, finely sliced
• 200g peanut shoots or bean sprouts
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• juice of ½ a lime
• 1 large red pepper, deseeded & finely sliced
• a handful of snow peas, finely sliced
• a handful of baby corn, quartered lengthwise
• 6 spring onions, trimmed & finely sliced
• a bunch of fresh coriander, leaves picked & roughly chopped
• cos lettuce leaves, to serve

Method

Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, place in a bowl and set aside.

Heat a large wok or a heavy-based frying pan until very hot. Add a splash of vegetable oil, then stir-fry the beef slices with the sliced garlic, ginger and chillies until ju

Zucchini (Courgette) – Healthy Snacks

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How to prepare and cook the zucchini
Cut a zucchini into 5mm thick circles. Put the cut zucchini into a bowl, with just enough water to cover the pieces. Put a microwave safe lid on the bowl. Microwave at 500W for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Eat after it cools down a bit. Health benefits of zucchini (courgette)
At only 17 calories per 100g, they are great to use in weight reduction and cholesterol control programs. They contain no saturated fats or cholesterol either. The peel is good source of dietary fiber which offers some protection against colon cancers and helps reduce constipation. Relatively moderate source of folates, consists of 24 mcg or 6% of RDA per 100g. Folates are important in cell division and DNA synthesis. When taken adequately before pregnancy, it can help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Very good source of potassium which is a heart friendly electrolyte and important intracellular electrolyte; helps reduce blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium. Fresh zucchinis are rich in vitamin A; they provide about 200 IU per 100 grams. Golden skin zucchinis are rich in flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants such as carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. These compounds help find and remove

Common Spelling Mistakes Made In English

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Common Spelling Mistakes: Quiz + Word List

English spelling can be tricky, even for English speakers! This is because English is not 100% phonetic and also because there are so many exceptions...

Take the mini 12 question test to check how good you are at spelling. The questions and answers are randomized each time so the test should be a little different every time.

Mini Online Spelling Test

[qsm quiz=37]

Word List

A | B | C | D | E | F | G |

H | I | J | K | L | M |

N | O | P | Q | R | S | T |

U | V | W | X | Y | Z

間違いやすい綴りの英単語の一覧
Below is a list with common spelling mistakes made in English

Correct Spelling ◯
Misspelt/Misspelled Words X
Words Beginning with the Letter A

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aberration

X
abberration

◯
accessibility

X
accessability

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accommodation

X
accomodation
acommodation

◯
achieve

X
acheive

◯
address

X
adress

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DLS… What does it mean? Dirty Little Secret, Dynamic Light Scattering

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What does DLS mean?

Web Acronyms: DLS
The meaning of DLS (acronym/abbreviation/slang word)
Ever wondered what DLS really means?

Slang words, abbreviations and acronyms are listed here on the Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM Internet Slang Dictionary. Your resource for web acronyms, web abbreviations and netspeak.

The DLS Definition
The definition of DLS is "Dirty Little Secret"

slang dictionary

DLS is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the definition is given.

The All-American Rejects – Dirty Little Secret - Music Video with Song Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPDcwjJ8pLg

Song Lyrics:

Let me know that I've done wrong

When I've known this all along

I go around a time or two

Just to waste my time with you

Tell me all that you've thrown away

Find out games you don't wanna play

You are the only one that needs to know

[Chorus]

I'll keep you my dirty little secret

(Dirty little secret)

Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret

(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)

My dirty little secret

Emulate – Vocabulary

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Emulate: To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation Emulate - Vocabulary
ˈɛmjʊleɪt/ verb: emulate; 3rd person present: emulates; past tense: emulated; past participle: emulated; gerund or present participle: emulating Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. "most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great" Synonyms
imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic, mirror, echo, follow, model oneself on, take as a model, take as an example; imitate. "hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate" Computing
reproduce the function or action of (a different computer, software system, etc.). "The adaptor is factory set to emulate an NVidia graphics board." Other Examples
Charleston wants to emulate Manhattan's selfie-ready linear park but avoid the displacement it wrought. Is that possible? Published in 1991, it's not the oldest emulation that's on offer but it's probably the best for feeling like you're using a full computer setup. The Philadelphia 76ers should be looking to emulate the San Antonio Spurs and their success statistically in almost every season. Gandhi Sangrahalay director Razi Ahmad on Thursday called upon the students to emulate the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi Origi

DCW (Digital Camera Warehouse) Offers Great Discounts to Students

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DCW Discount

DCW (Digital Camera Warehouse) is offering English students great discounts on cameras and also photography lessons. If interested, contact their stores in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

*Free delivery of products, Australia wide.

Glen (^-^)v

Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM

DWC FAQs
Buying from Us
How can I contact you or buy from you?

We have 4 stores (Brisbane, Melbourne and 2 in Sydney). Plus we have a contact centre available during the same trading hours as all of our stores. Call us on 1300 365 220. You can also order right here on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our prices are the same in our stores, over the phone and online.

Are the prices you advertise (online and in-store) the best price you can do?

Yes they are. We have the same price in-store, online and on the phone. Every customer has the same opportunities to get a great price regardless of where they shop.

Our sales teams in our stores and on the phone talk to our customers about product, not price. No haggling, no deals. Just real customer service. The first priority of our sales team is to listen, then to ask relevant questions to find out what our customer

Search

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Your Current Search
If you are looking for a certain thing and can't find it, use our menu on the right side of this site, or try our search engine :) Navigation
If a navigation bar is the roadmap to a website, it’s probably best to show every page there, right? That way people are sure to find what they need... Actually, not so much. Many people take the “more is more” approach to their top (or side) navigation menu—the logic being that if visitors need to find something, at least they’ll be able to find it in the main menu. The thing is, navigation menus work best when they are short and sweet. There's a few reasons for this: User experience: A short menu is easier and faster for people to read through—if they have to hunt through lots of options, they are more likely to bounce. Search engine optimization (SEO): A short, clear menu makes it easier for search engines to navigate, understand, and index your site. Design: Most website templates are designed with one line of navigation in mind. Adding more than that can make your navigation look crowded, hard to read, and in some cases “break” the style of your website. Does the navigation bar need help?

How to Study in Six Simple Steps

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How to Study in Six Simple Steps
Space (1)

How to Study: It is easier to study when you are in a comfortable space. Make room, mentally and physically, for studying. Take a deep breath and pause for a moment before you start. Remember the types of things that make you comfortable. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can focus without distractions.

Place (2)

Personalize your workspace. Surround yourself with items that inspire and motivate you. This could include quotes, posters or images that help you remember things. Arrange your desk and study materials in a way that makes it easy to study. Use organizers, shelves and containers to keep everything tidy but accessible. Also remove all the things you don't need on your desk. Lots of people just pile up stuff and move it to the side but this makes it difficult to study at times.

Pace (3)

Notice the way you like to work, and adjust your pace accordingly. If you work slowly just allow more time to study. A 10-minute break for 30 minutes study works for a lot of people. Also don't forget to check how much you actually remembering after studying for about 30 minutes. It's easy to study for hou

#/trackback – The Art of Website Trackback Etiquette

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The Art of Website Trackback Etiquette
Trackback Etiquette: Using trackbacking as a traffic building tool is a fine art. Many bloggers make the mistake of going trackback crazy before their blog has enough or even any content. This may bring new readers in but they will not stay long or bookmark your site as you don’t give them a reason to. It is also important to know your place in the blog hierarchy. The really popular bloggers are trackbacked constantly so you will not likely get their attention by trackbacking because you will be one of many. You need to carefully pick and choose who you trackback and when you trackback if you want to use it for building your blog traffic. Trackback spam is also a big problem nowadays, so when you receive a trackback to your blog, make sure you check to see the blog that initiated it, it could be a spam blog. You will know this because the blog doesn’t have any original content, it just republishes the content of other blogs. I suggest you delete any trackback spam and only let the real trackbacks from real blogs go through live on to your blog or website. Try some trackbacks today and see if it will open doors to new relationships with other bloggers. Here’s to your blogging success, Yaro

付加疑問文 | Tag Questions + Dialogue

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付加疑問文 Tag Questions + Dialogue

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Mari:
You know what’s the worst?

Alison:
What?

Mari:
When you have to go to the bathroom so badly, and you just cannot find a public restroom.

Alison:
It’s so true, and there aren’t very many alternatives.

Mari:
No. And I feel like we’re so lucky in the US because we have a lot of public restrooms. If you’ve traveled extensively, you don’t always get to places that have them.

Alison:
Exactly.

Mari:
And then you realize… Pretty lucky. Now, the flip side of that is that they are not always the cleanest places, are they?

Alison:
I know! I always worry about my hygiene when I go in. I was in a public restroom the other day, and there were no soap dispensers and no paper towels.

Mari:
I understand. And sometimes, there’s a lack of privacy, like there’s not really doors, and the door doesn’t lock. But you know, when it’s an

Spicy Food & Conjunctions

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Spicy Food

How much spice is too much? Some people love spicy food. In many cultures, ingredients like chilies and hot pepper are common. Other cultures use garlic, ginger, or horseradish to spice up their food. Many people in the United States love hot sauce. They use it on almost everything from eggs to sandwiches! If you ask an American, they will probably have a favorite brand of hot sauce they like to use.

Spicy food can be good for your body. It can help with congestion if you have a cold. It can make you sweat, which cools your skin off. In hot countries, many people eat spicy food all the time so that they can feel cooler. However, if you are not used to spicy food, it can make you feel sick. It sometimes causes indigestion or just burns your tongue. It’s important to be careful and drink a lot of water if you are new to eating spicy food. Some people even drink milk, as it can help stop the spread of the heat.

Bryan and Carly are talking about some spicy food that Carly ate. Find out what they think about it in this English lesson.

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Carly

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