Using Instagram to Learn Languages

If you recently become interested in learning a language, you may be surprised when I tell you that Instagram can be a great tool to help you study new words in a visual way. If you are the type of learner that likes to see pictures and word associations, Instagram can be a great resource for find…

My Planner for 2019

While browsing in a bookstore in Tokyo, I came across a planner. I was reluctant to even look in the planner section because I had just purchased one a month before, but once I saw this planner I knew I had to have it.
I made a video going into what I like about this planner now that I've been…

Teaching English Online: My Experience with TaoTao English!

I've been teaching English online to Chinese students for about 6 months now, and I've finally decided to move to another company after using TaoTao English, my first online teaching job.

I really enjoyed working at Tao Tao, and I noticed that when I first signed up for the program I could…

Tangorin vs Tatoeba: Best Sites for Japanese Examples

When studying a language, having a plethora of examples is an extremely useful tool for seeing how the word is used.

I have used both Tangorin and Tatoeba in the past when looking for example sentences for new JLPT vocab! I thought it would be fun to compare them, so here we are!

I wanted to make a…

Perfume Review: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

I had the pleasure of receiving a wonderful gift from my boyfriend Vincent for our two year anniversary, a bottle of my favorite perfume: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. This is the Eay De Parfum Intense spray. I received a sample of this perfume a few months ago when Vincent got me a lovely red lips…