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A solitary child exploring a piano in an empty room

Motivation

Is Intrinsic Motivation Ever Truly Intrinsic?

July 21, 2026

University students raising colored paddles during a classroom sales activity

Business English

Why I Created ClassCash

July 16, 2026

Pera Pera post about AI, writing, and speaking in language education

Language Education

Writing After AI: Why Speaking Should Be at the Center

July 4, 2026

Pera Pera post about washback, formative assessment, and teaching to the test

Assessment

When Teaching to the Test Is Not the Problem

June 29, 2026

Classroom Apps

SlideLine: A Focused Presentation Tool for Language Teachers

May 10, 2026

QuickWrite classroom writing app with AI feedback for EFL teachers

Writing Apps

QuickWrite: Student Writing and Teacher-Reviewed AI Feedback

April 19, 2026

PeraPera Memo parent view showing lesson recap, homework, and update feed

Founder Story

Why I Built PeraPera Memo for Eikaiwa Teachers

April 15, 2026

LineSpeak app showing line-by-line speaking practice and instant pronunciation feedback

Speaking Apps

LineSpeak Features: The Speaking-Focused Language Learning App

February 13, 2026

Students using charades to practice vocabulary in a language classroom

Classroom Games

Why Charades Works in the Language Classroom

December 29, 2025

Automating university paper grading to reduce professor workload

Teaching Productivity

The Ultimate Guide to Automating University Paper Grading

January 3, 2026

Japanese learner practicing English shadowing with headphones

Listening Research

The Power of Shadowing for Bottom-Up Listening Skills

December 12, 2025