English Learning

Welcome to the Club!

Discover how “Welcome to the club!”, “Join the club!”, and “You're not alone” can add humor, sympathy, and warmth to everyday conversations.

2026.10.28

Jiro（今村二朗）

JiroコラムWorld Lifeな生活

Is Our Country Always Number One?

From Mt. Fuji and Mumbai's Queen's Necklace to Patagonia's winds, Jiro explores how different perspectives can change the way we see our own country.

2026.10.21

Jiro（今村二朗）

JiroコラムWorld Lifeな生活

What Does Soil Have to Do with Sitting?

What connects soil with sitting, possessing, and size? A gardening experience leads to surprising discoveries about English word origins and the richness of language.

2026.10.14

Jiro（今村二朗）

JiroコラムWorld Lifeな生活

Inner Voice reduction method

A simple experiment shows how the volume of your inner voice may be turned down. From quieting mental chatter to reading English without translating into Japanese, an unexpected connection emerges.

2026.10.07

Jiro（今村二朗）

JiroコラムWorld Lifeな生活

Why Should Banks Pay Scam Victims?

Why do UK banks reimburse victims who were tricked into sending money themselves? A look at APP fraud, Britain’s reimbursement system, and what English-language information can reveal.

2026.09.30

Jiro（今村二朗）

JiroコラムWorld Lifeな生活