Hello, everyone! Welcome back to the show! I’m Sayuri. In the last episode, we started exploring how to live wisely in this digital age, discussing digital detox and creating healthy boundaries—especially when guiding our kids. Navigating screen time is a challenge even for us adults, but together, we can learn! Today, we’ll dive into two more techniques to help us manage screen time mindfully. Let’s get started! みなさん、こんにちは！Sayuriです。今日は前回の後半エピソードとして、 🎧Podcast...

Hi everyone! Welcome to my show again! I have a question for you: Have you every felt like you or someone else close to you cannot put down their smartphone or stay off social media? I know I’ve found it challenging myself, and it became especially important when my older son was preparing for university. We had to set some serious screen time limits as a family. Today, let’s dive into this topic together. I will share some helpful tips on how to talk with your children about digital detox...

Hello, and welcome to another episode! Looking back on your life, what was your breakthrough moment or the experience that truly made a difference? For me, mastering English was life-changing! At 16 or 17, my English was limited—I couldn’t even communicate well with my Malaysian homestay sisters. But now, 30 years later, we’re still in touch. They’ve become a successful singer and doctor, and I can fully understand them and express myself in English. We share our journeys in parenting and...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode. Today, we’re diving into another great topic: 10 communication tips to boost your children’s motivation!  This time, we’ll be focusing specifically on parenting tips to help improve your children’s English skills. ＜いただいているご質問例＞ Q1）ヴィジョン・ロードマップが予定通りに進まない時は？ ~ How to adjust the roadmap when it is not going as I have planned? Q2）子供が、あまり学校のことや自分のことを話してくれない時は？ ~ What can I do if my child is not willing to talk about his/her life or...

Welcome back to another episode, everyone! The weather’s been unpredictable with all these temperature swings. Personally, I’ve been using Manuka honey, tea tree oil, and some secret bath salt that I bought in Australia to reduce tiredness and stress to prepare for winter. I hope you all are staying healthy, too! Today, we are diving into a great topic: 10 communication tips to boost your children’s...

Learning another language is like becoming another person. By Murakami Haruki 村上春樹の言葉 「言語を学ぶということは、新しい自分と出会うようなものです」 Welcome to another episode! Today, we are diving into how to level up your English quickly- and in an enjoyable way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, I’ve got some great tips and strategies to help you boost your language...

Welcome to another episode! Today, we’re diving into how you can enjoy the magic of “Wicked” – both the musical and its story – while improving your English at the same time. I recently watched the musical in Melbourne for the first time, and it was unforgettable experience. I’ll be sharing my thoughts and insights and I hope it inspires you to enjoy Wicked – whether it’s the musical, the movie, or the book – in English. 本日のピックアップは、 🎧Podcast Vol172...

Welcome to another exciting and healing episode! Today, I’ll take you to one of Australia’s most breathtaking beaches and islands that I explored with my boys. Plus, I’ll share my top tips for creating the ultimate beach getaway. With so many stunning spots to choose from, picking just one was so tough – but I chose the paradise island today just for...

Hello, and welcome to another episode! I’m your host, Sayuri. Today, we’re diving into an exciting topic – the difference between real and fake dopamine. Understanding this can have a profound impact on your parenting, goal-setting, and overall well-being. Let’s explore how to harness the power of real dopamine for a healthier, more full filling life! （English Keywords written on the website) 今日のトピックは？！ 🎧Podcast Vol170 【幸せな脳】５分で理解「本物のドーパミン VS...

Welcome to another episode about The University of Queensland! I’m Sayuri. I hope you will enjoy the English and Japanese bilingual version about the campus life in Brisbane! This second episode is so much fun! Mr. Tom Lo from UQ and I will share our own experiences when we were studying there and some tips for future students who are planning to study in Brisbane! If you are planning to study at UQ in 2025, please let us know from Sayurisense contact form, so they can waiver your application...

Hello and welcome everyone to another episode of “Shine who you are for the world with global communication!” I’m your host Sayuri. Today we have an exciting episode lined up for you! Today’s guest is Mr. Tom Lo who will be introducing campus life at The University of Queensland, which I myself went to. We have a beautiful present as well. If you are the one who is thinking about applying for The University of Queensland in 2025. You can contact us Sayurisense from here in English, Chinese...

Hi everyone! Today’s topic is about learning English! Such a simple topic for someone who can speak English already but it’s really a big and deep topic for us! Also, there’s always some room to improve your language and communication skills no matter what level you are currently at! So let’s dive in! 本日のトピックは 🎧Podcast Vol167　【やる気を引き出すポイント】 〜英語が苦手 or 子供が乗り気でない場合〜 というシンプルだけれど、私たち日本人にとっては重要で深いトピックです。 また、日本で子供の英語力をアップする時には、自分自身が英語を習得する場合とは全く違う深い学びがあります。（エネルギーが必要で、難しい時もありますよね💪） 最近では ・世界...

Hi everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying Australian trip series as much as I do! I will introduce some more in the future! Today, I will talk about how to deal with happenings and emergencies during your trip gracefully and pick up some English phrases that I used so my Japanese listeners can implement them in your situation. 皆さん、こんにちは！Sayuriです。　オーストラリア便りシリーズ、お楽しみいただいていますか？おすすめのお土産やメルボルンやブリズベンでのフリータイムの楽しみ方など楽しいお話も、これから合間に挟んでいきたいと思っています。そして、教育事情についてもフィーチャーする予定です。 🎧Podcast...

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is a part of the series of how to enjoy restaurants and cafes in Australia! We usually talk about how to improve ourselves, our life, our communication skill and parenting skill on this show but I think there shouldn’t be too much of them because  it’s not always about achieving more but we also need to enjoy the present moment and have a good rest to nourish our heart! So welcome to the show! My name is Sayuri. Let’s talk about foodies in Melbourne...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the show again! I hope you are feeling great and peaceful no matter what you are going through. A lot of people and businesses who my company has been supporting have achieved amazing goals this summer! I am a little tired after the hard work but am feeling so great! I hope you are having a wonderful week and hope you can chill out a bit today because I would love to share my favorite cafes and restaurants in Brisbane! Next time, Melbourne! Thank you all my friends...

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a great summer!!! What is your highlight and story of your summer? As I have posted on my social medias, I spent the most beautiful summer which is winter in Australia. It’s been decades since I’ve traveled by myself!!! When I arrived at Brisbane, it was 7 degrees, and 2 degrees in Melbourne so more than 30 degrees difference between Japan and Australia. I was fortunate enough to visit Ayers Rock as well, and there was more than 20 degrees difference...

Welcome back! I have been inviting a special guest from Trade Investment Queensland! Mr Adachi has been the commissioner there for 20 years and has shared so many ideas and tips about successful global communication so far! On this last interview episode, we will talk about the bright future of Japan which anybody can apply in your life! インタビューエピソード３回目の今回は 🎧Podcast 162 【日本の魅力と、明るい日本の未来】 〜グローバル社会の第一線からのメッセージ Part3 として、クイーンズランド州政府日本代表の安達さん(Mr Tak...

Welcome back, everyone! I’m so glad that you are here with me to invite a special guest again! His name is Mr Tak Adachi who has been the commissioner at Trade Investment Queensland for 20 years! I personally loved our conversation so much because there are so many secrets and tips about his successful leadership, successful global communication and bilingual kids parenting behind his words which naturally come out from his own experience through his global career journey! You will love...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the show! My name is Sayuri! Today’s episode is very special! I’ve invited a special guest who I truly admire and I’ve known him for many years. His name is Mr Tak Adachi who has been the commissioner for TIQ which stands for Trade Investment Queensland for 20 years! He will talk about his tips about successful global communication, global leadership, the bright future about Japan, and his bilingual children parenting journey. I hope you find the interview...

Hi everyone! Welcome again! I will talk about 5 English writing skills to shift from ‘misunderstanding’ to ‘understanding’ for all the levels today! 🎧Podcast...

Hi everyone! 今日は、「脳の可能性」についての後半エピソードをお届けします！ 🎧Podcast Vol157（前半） 【脳の可能性】新しい人生を切り拓く希望を次世代へプレゼントしよう！ 〜”The potential of our brains” Pass down our hope for the next generation! 📝Point1　【脳の特徴】「新しいことは脳が拒否をしたがる」と知っておくと楽になる ~ Your brain tend to avoid new things! 📝Point2　脳は書き換えることができる （病気やトラウマの解消、英語学習に前向きになる秘訣） ~ Rewire your brain and unlearn! 🎧Podcast Vol158（後半） 📝Point3　【直感力UP】直感が働くようになる秘訣（脳と◯の密接な関係） ~ How to hear your good gut feeling?! 📝Point4　【マインドフルネス】心と身体のつながりを観察する大切さ ~ Mindfulness...

Hi everyone! It’s been very hot and humid here in Japan and I felt like Mexican the other day after my hard work. I really enjoyed but because I’ve been talking to many students, I’m very worried about the climate change and the future of our generation. When I talk to Australian government, their vision sounds clear compared to ours. Today, I have introduced 5 things about the latest neuroscience and possibilities our brain...

Hi everyone! We are starting the second half of this year!!! I hope today’s episode will make you smile and improve the quality of your life! Let’s have a beautiful time together! 皆さん、こんにちは！今年も後半がスタートしましたね！梅雨のジメジメしたお天気が、体調に影響していませんか？体を労わりながら、楽しい夏の準備をしていきましょう。今年の後半は、自己成長できるトピックを配信したいなと思っています。社会問題や世界で活躍するゲストなどもお迎えしながら、グローバル視点や教養を得られるテーマをピックアップします。 今回は、 🎧Podcast Vol156 【1分間でワンランク上の雑談力を】 英検を題材に、英語スピーキング力を磨く２つのポイント 〜Improve English speaking with the power of small...

Hi everyone! “Communication skills” are one of the most important tools we can keep improving for any success! Our Japanese education focuses on the collective whereas western education puts more focus on the individual. So today’s topic is “how to level up from beginner level English to Classy English phrases in a slightly difficult situation without being emotional.” 皆さんこんにちは！ 🎧Podcast Vol155 【英検からクラッシーな表現力にアップグレード】 〜丁寧に相手と異なる意見を伝えるクラッシーな英語フレーズ ＜今回のエピソードの内容＞ *...