English language is one of the most popular language being used to communicate and break barriers in a number of countries. With my adequate knowledge and the willingness to learn more about it, we can hand in hand share and learn the mystic of the English language.
I teach you from my house. I'm sorry I can't use some texts.If you like to use the specific text ,Please send me during the day time.
自宅からのレッスンとなりますため一部テキストが使用できません。生徒様のお持ちのテキストを使い受講したい場合はスカイプで事前に送っていただきますと受講できます。
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Tokyo Area Condo Prices Hit Record High in 2025' that you kindly selected for me on 23 Feb. 2026.
Nowadays, I must admit that it is quite difficult for even high-earning professionals, with the exception of the business elite, to purchase condos in central Tokyo.
Based on statistical data, condo prices in Tokyo hit bottom around 2003 to 2004. Today, many people deeply regret missing the opportunity to buy a property at that time.
As I mentioned in the lesson, there are some effective options that can significantly impact your life.
Renting a house in a suburban area is a great choice because it allows you to save a lot of money.
Purchasing a pre-owned condo is also a good idea, as the average price is typically 20 to 30% lower than that of a new one.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2026-02-22
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Like a Diamond: The World's Most Expensive Rice' that you kindly selected for me on 19 Feb. 2026.
I wouldn't buy the world's most expensive rice because the price of ordinary rice has already doubled.
According to reports, one of the main underlying causes of the surge in rice prices lies with wholesalers in the rice industry.
In general, they act as middlemen who make a significant profit distributing the rice.
Even if new technologies are developed to improve crop yields, consumers will not be able to buy rice at a reasonable price because of these intermediaries.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2026-02-11
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'The 2 p.m. Slump: The Most Tired Time of Day' that you kindly selected for me on 10 Feb. 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I take a short nap during lunchtime. In addition, I never eat lunch to avoid gaining weight.
For that reason, I'm less likely to feel the 2 p.m. slump.
However, I realized that most of my colleagues are more likely to feel the 2 p.m. slump.
This slump is mainly caused by a full stomach after eating lunch.
I'd like to recommend my routine to mitigate the slump at the office.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2026-02-07
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'What Makes Some People So Competitive?' that you kindly selected for me on 4 Feb. 2026.
Most Japanese regard being competitive as a vice, because they are more likely to succumb to the pressure to conform.
Therefore, being competitive is one of the keys to increasing one's salary in Japanese society.
Of couse, the most effective way to boost your income is to switch companies or pivot to a new industry.
owever, you must be competitive unless you leave your current company.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2026-02-05
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'People Turning to Old-Fashioned Ways to Stay Offline' that you kindly selected for me on 3 Feb. 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I choose between digital tools and old-fashioned methods, depending on the situation.
For instance, I prefer paper books to e-books because digital books might become unreadable if the service provider goes bankrupt.
Meanwhile, I prefer digital calendars to paper ones because they are useful for reminding me of important events via alerts and emails.
I suggest that we take advantage of both old-fashioned and modern methods by having a profound understanding of them.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Hatasan12-0186 さんのコメント
2026-01-26
I was happy to talk to you.
Sayaka さんのコメント
2026-01-25
Hatasan12-0186 さんのコメント
2026-01-16
I was happy to talk to you after so long.
Rei さんのコメント
2026-01-13
Due to a Teams update error, I was unable to connect.
Additionally, the past list is no longer appearing.
Therefore, I cannot access Anne.
I will try some more troubleshooting.
I apologize for not being able to hold the lesson today.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-12-17
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the "Save Money, Exercise More: Common Goals for 2026" that you kindly selected on 16 Dec. 2025.
My New Year's resolutions are to not get a cold, to donate blood at least four times, and to take iTalk English every single day in 2026.
I only caught a cold once this year, which I consider a great achievement. I have also donated blood twice in 2025.
I would like to improve my health further by taking it to the next level.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-12-07
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the "Why Toys Aren't Just for Kids Anymore" that you kindly selected on 4 Dec. 2025.
I realize that I may be a 'kidult' because I purchased video game machines, such as Nintendo Switch 2 and Playstation 5, etc.
This is because that my parents did not allow me to purchase video game machines when I was a child.
Based on my exprience, people who are not satisfied with their material possessions are more likely to be 'kidults'.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-11-27
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from new Idioms and the material based on the "Americans Plan to Spend $1,000 on Christmas Gifts" that you kindly selected on 24 Nov. 2025.
I'd like to modestly spend Christams day this year due to the inflation, such as staying at home and buying inexpensive gifts.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-11-14
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "How to Meet Your Goals with the 'Great Lock In'" that you kindly selected on 11 Nov. 2025.
My 2025 goal cannot be achieved by the method of "Great Lock In" because it requires continuous effort.
Meanwhile, I like the concept of the "Great Lock In" because it can be applied for various kinds of purposes.
For instance, if we have to focus on an exam that is around the corner, we can take advantage of the method.
If I use the method, I turn digital gadgets off and hide all items that may distract me.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-11-08
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful conversation, as always on 6 Oct. 2025.
Here are some tips on how to avoid disaster damage in Japan.
1) Even if the rent is high, live on high ground or a hill at a high altitude.
2) Judge from word of address. If the address includes certain words, such as "NUMA", "KUBO", "HEBI", it implies that the area is vulnerable to disasters.
However, such an address may be changed by landlord, so you should investigate past address names.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-10-10
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Are You an Extrovert, an Introvert — Or an 'Otrovert'?" that you kindly selected on 7 Oct. 2025.
It was not until I read the article that I realised the new word 'Otrovert'.
As I explained during the lesson, Japanese people tend to be less 'Otrovert' because they often conform to social expectations.
Meanwhile, I suppose that some of the younger Japanese generation are willing to be 'Otrovert' because they value their personal lives more than work.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-10-05
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful conversation, as always on 2 Oct. 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I can become a home tutor in our home to teach English to my kids.
In general, hiring a home tutor costs a lot. However, I can save much money if I play a role of home tutor.
I'm going to take advantage of my skills and abilities, even if I'm home.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-10-03
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "The Gen Z Stare: Why Young Workers Don't Smile" that you kindly selected on 30 Sep. 2025.
I agree with the idea that working or studying from home too much might cause a decrease in facial expression, especially among younger generations.
Meanwhile, there are some people who rarely express their emotions. I assume the reason is because of their individual characteristics.
However, schools and companies should teach the importance of reciprocal facial expression, such as smiling, to help people communicate better.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-09-26
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "What is 'Job Hugging' and Is It Bad for Business?" that you kindly selected on 25 Sep. 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, "Job Hugging" is a mindset among senior Japanese employees.
In the past, the employees were hired by permanent employment system that is based on traditional Japanese compnaies.
However, the company's policy has been getting obsolete recently.
I suppose today's young workers would not like to follow the "job hugging" trend.
I'm against the idea, because I believe that lazy employees and low performers will be attributed to "job hopping."
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-09-13
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Tokyo Ranked Best City in the World for a 'Workation'" that you kindly selected on 12 Sep. 2025.
I was honored as one of Tokyo's citizens to be chosen for the best workation city in the world.
However, the cost of living is quite high, so I suspect that Tokyo is not worth it if you live there permanently.
As I mentioned in the lesson, our company provides Wokation to employees, but they reduced the number of working from home.
For that reason, I won't use the Workation.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-31
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful conversation, as always on 29 Aug. 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan encourages people over 40 years old to get regular eye exams, especially glaucoma screenings.
My eyes have not developed glaucoma symptoms, but I take eyedrops to reduce ocular pressure to prevent glaucoma.
In general, people who have miopia are more likely to have other eye problems, not only glaucoma but retinal detachment, macular degeneration, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-29
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Moving to a Walkable City Better for Health" that you kindly selected on 27 Aug. 2025.
There is a thesis that indicates living in an urban area is healthier than living in a rural area.
The reason is that living in a rural area requires having a vehicle, so there are fewer opportunities to walk.
Meanwhile, urban area, such as Tokyo metropolitan area has advanced public transporation systems, so residents are less likely to own vehicles. Consequently, the step count is higher in urban areas than in rural areas.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-22
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "1,000 New 7-Eleven Stores Coming to Japan" that you kindly selected on 19 Aug. 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I don't like the convenience store giant 7-Eleven for the following reasons:
1) Small portion size in its lunch box despite high price
The 7-Eleven lunch box uses a bumpy plastic design to hide its small capacity.
2) Exploitative franchise system
The 7-Eleven owners are likely to owe debts under the franchise system, including not only royalty fees but also additional expenses.
e.g., Unsold lunch boxes must be disposed of by the owner at their expense.
3) Dominant shop opening scheme
The 7-Eleven stores open in a certain area, for example, with new ones opening just 100–200 meters from each other.
Therefore, although the parent company can expect more profit, the profits of each 7-Eleven owner must be divided.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Kiyo さんのコメント
2025-08-19
Thank you!!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-13
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "'Free-Range Parenting' — Is It Good for Kids?" that you kindly selected on 12 Aug. 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I'm partially in agreement with the method of Free-Range Parenting.
In my opinion, free-range parenting is valid for younger children under 10 years old.
Once children reach the age of 10, parents should adopt ordinary and conventional methods for their children.
In some cases, disciplinary parenting may be appropriate.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-10
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Only One Country Produces Enough Food for Itself" that you kindly selected on 8 Aug. 2025.
It was not until I read the article that I first learned that Guyana is the only country to meet 100% self-sufficient.
Meanwhile, Japan's self-sufficiency rate has been quite low. If Japan is banned from importing food, our daily dishes would be very poor.
Based on Japan's history, Japan adopted a policy of national isolation during the Edo period. During this time, they achieved almost 100% self-sufficiency.
It would be possible to achieve 100% self-sufficiency even now, but I agree with the idea of increasing self-sufficiency.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-02
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Homework to Housework: How British Attitudes Have Changed" that you kindly selected on 30 July 2025.
The attitudes of the UK and Japan have changed over the past few decades. I suppose this change is similar to that in Japan.
The education and role of women have drastically improved.
Meanwhile, some critics still complain that certain roles, such as executives, politicians, and professors, are occupied by men.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-08-01
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "American Man Spends Millions Trying to Live Forever" that you kindly selected on 29 July 2025.
This article reminded me of a Hollywood movie, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," which was released in 2008.
The story is about a man who is aging backward, with his appearance getting younger the older he gets.
Bryan Johnson has been trying to age backward, but it seems that he cannot achieve his goal at the moment.
Despite his spending a lot of money, it would be difficult to prevent aging. So, I was somewhat relieved by that fact.
However, he leads a very intense lifestyle when it comes to keeping fit. I respect him for that.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-07-26
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Most US Teens See College as Key to Life Goals" that you kindly selected on 24 July 2025.
Not only in the US, but also in Japan, teens acknowledge that a diploma from college or university is key to achieving life goals.
In addition, which college or university you graduate from is crucial in Japan because the number of children is smaller than the enrollment capacity all colleges or universities in Japan today.
For instance, there are nearly 1.7-1.8 million children in my generation, but my eldest daughter's generation has a population of about 07-0.8 million, which is only about half or one-third of my generation.
However, the grade and level of colleges and universities in Japan is more likely to be judged by thedeviation value/ variation from cram schools than the quality of research, education, or academic level. The fact sounds ridiculous to employees who work at the forefront of the field.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-07-11
Thank you so much, Anne. We had a great conversation on 10 July, 2025.
During the lesson, we shared information about our company policies and differences each other. It was interesting.
The question of whether an ex-employee who once worked can work again in the same company is especially interesting.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-07-11
Thank you so much, Anne.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "One in Four US Adults Over 50 Expect to Never Retire" that you kindly selected on 8 July 2025.
Most Japanese people worry about their retirement budget as well as the US, because despite inflation, their salaries have been retained. Therefore, I expect that most of them will want to continue working at the same company.
However, not all companies can afford to hire senior employees, so only a few competent ones can continue working.
For this reason, I'd like to improve my skills so that I can be hired again.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
