Hello. I started a new part-time job recently and I go to training. I made new friends, and I am happy about that. But now I work on holidays and days off from school, so my week is very busy. I don’t exercise much, so walking a lot may be good for my health. I like eating and talking with customers, so I have done many part-time jobs, all in the food service. Sometimes I feel tired, but I enjoy my job. During training, we learn how to prepare food and provide customer service. In customer service practice, we're taught not only how to use the register, but also to avoid using incorrect Japanese and to confirm orders, ensuring we can provide thorough hospitality to customers. It's a bit stricter than my previous part-time jobs, but I feel it will benefit me in the future. I'm not just pouring my enthusiasm into my part-time job; I'm also working hard to study for the TOEIC and other tests coming up this winter.

🟢 🟢 🟢 Which article is correct? I bought ___ umbrella because it was raining. (🧐 Bonus points for explaining your answer in the comments!)

🟢 🟢 🟢 Choose the correct idiom meaning “to go to bed.” 🛏️

🟢 🟢 🟢 What’s the difference between “I’ve been to Japan” and “I’ve gone to Japan”?

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I recently took a trip to Shizuoka with a friend and stayed there for a night. During the drive, we talked about all kinds of things, from recent events to old memories, and we had a lot of fun laughing together. Even though the weather was rainy and the temperature was cold that day, the facility we stayed at had a hot spring. So after we arrived, we relaxing in the warm water, which felt amazing. Another special part of the trip was that my friend had recently celebrated their birthday. I prepared a gift and also made a handmade cake. I’m not very confident in cooking, so I was worried about how it would turn out. However, my friend told me it tasted good and ate it with a happy smile. Seeing that made me feel relieved and incredibly happy. It became a very memorable moment for both of us.

I can't handle it and I can't stand it when I was working in a previous company. Bears are omnivorous animals. So what is it like to work in a global company? Well, I would say the working hours are flexible, working life balance is good and my English level has improved. Salary is quite good, so I would say I am satisfied with my life now.