Kia ora and hello everyone!

Hamilton, New Zealand is famous for having a beautiful botanical and sculpture garden in the middle of the city, with themed gardens from Italy, India, China, Japan, and so many more!

It attracts thousands of tourists each year and it was my favourite place to hang out when I lived there. I went back during December and appreciated spending time in nature and taking lots of photos!

I hope you can go one day!

来週の月曜日は振替休日でお休みなので、世間は３連休ですね。みなさんは何か楽しい予定がありますか？(^^)/

中学３年生の生徒さんたちは公立高校入試日を控えていますので、塾の自習室に行くなど、有意義に時間を使ってほしいなと願っています。本番まであと少し。体調に気をつけて過ごしてくださいね。

We all know about classic ice cream flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. But did you know there are some really weird flavors out there? It’s true! In Japan, you can find flavors like sweet potato, wasabi, and even squid ink! Yes, you read that right—ice cream that tastes like squid ink.

In Italy, there’s a flavor called gorgonzola, which is made from blue cheese. Imagine having that for dessert! In the United States, there’s a flavor called bacon ice cream, which mixes sweet and salty in a very unusual way.

So, would you try one of these strange ice creams? Or would you stick with your chocolate chip cone? Maybe next time you’re at the ice cream shop, you’ll find something totally wild and give it a taste. You never know what’s out there in the world of frozen treats!

あまり海外でデザートを頼むことはないのですが、単価が安くもう一品頼んでしまえと注文したものです。写真の通りの味です。フルーツポンチのココナツミルクあじのような。

Unicorns are magical creatures that look like horses with a single horn on their heads. Many people believe they are real—at least, in stories! The unicorn has appeared in myths, fairy tales, and legends from all over the world for hundreds of years.

Unicorns are often shown as white and sparkly, with long flowing manes and tails. They are usually gentle and kind creatures, sometimes even with magical powers. In some stories, the unicorn’s horn could heal sickness or purify water.

But… did unicorns ever really exist? There is no scientific proof of real unicorns, but some scientists think ancient people might have seen animals like the Indian rhinoceros and thought they were unicorns. Others believe that unicorns are just part of a magical imagination!

Whether or not unicorns exist, they sure make our world a little more magical. Maybe one day you’ll discover a unicorn in a far-off land!

今日は天気図記念日というものらしいですよ。

学生の頃、天気図を習ったことがありますが、割と好んで勉強した気がします。

というのも、身の回りの生活に大きく関係していることであれば興味関心を持って取り組むことができていた気がしますね。

自分の興味のあることには打ち込めるタイプだと自負しているので、割と好みがはっきり分かれていましたね。

逆に言えば、興味のないことにはやり気も出ませんし、時間をかけてもなかなか覚えられなかった記憶があります。

今の学生はたくさん勉強しなければならないはずなので大変ですね。

Kia ora and hello everyone!

When I was in New Zealand last month, it was summer there! Since NZ is in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s seasons are flipped which means when it’s winter in Japan, it’s summer in NZ!

It was a really beautiful summer this year and I spent a lot of time hanging out at the local lake with my friends. Here they did water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding and jet-skiing! It was really beautiful and relaxing!

Are you excited for summer?

小学２年生のクラスでは２文字、３文字のフォニックスを練習しています。外国人講師の英語を聞こえたままにリピートし、吸収する姿は低学年クラスの強みのひとつです。

来年の３年生クラスはいよいよ英文や語句を書く作業が増えてきます。担当している生徒さんには、いまの調子でぜひ頑張ってほしいなと思っています(^^)/

タイチェンマイの北部にある寺院「ワット・プラタート・ドイ・ステープ」の中の彫刻。細かく彫られている一つ一つに感動。

Jellyfish are some of the weirdest animals in the ocean. They don’t have brains, hearts, or bones, but they can still move and sting! Jellyfish are made up of 95% water, and their bodies are like squishy, clear balloons. Some jellyfish are small, but others can be very big. The lion’s mane jellyfish has tentacles that are longer than a bus!

One of the coolest things about jellyfish is their glow. Some jellyfish can glow in the dark! This is called bioluminescence. It helps them hide from predators or even find food in the deep, dark ocean.

Even though jellyfish might seem strange, they are important to ocean life. They help balance the food chain and provide food for other animals like sea turtles.

Next time you see a jellyfish, remember: it’s not just a squishy blob, but a fascinating creature!