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Wishing you joy, health, and many achievements in 2026!

あなたが学びに注いできた努力をとても誇りに思います。今年はさらに成長と成功をもたらしてくれると信じています。小さな一歩が大きな進歩につながることを忘れないでください。自分を信じ、好奇心を持ち続け、挑...

Weekend at Bangalore Literature Festival 2025 Part 2

It may be a polarizing take, but the new turn of the year in my locale has yet to top the best day ...

Goodbye, 2025! Hello, 2026!

The year 2025 was interesting and eventful. The biggest event was that I retired after teaching for...

Goodbye, 2025 — A Quiet Beginning on CafeTalk

  As 2025 comes to a close, I want to reflect on a very new chapter in my teaching journey —...

Learning to Share Opinions in English

One of the most common difficulties English learners face is sharing their opinions comfortably. Ev...

Happy New Year: We Made It!

Dear A-Team,As the clock resets, I hope you take a breath long enough to feel how far you’ve come. ...

Why Does Business English Sound So.... Physical?

Why is modern business English so focused on the language of movement? We often say business Englis...

God’s will, The Angel's will and Lucifer’s will 2/2

There is a willpower that resides along the wavelength of the eternity and there is a willpower tha...

God’s will, The Angel's will and Lucifer’s will 1/2

The Eternal vs. the punctual…….!

Why Many English Learners Study for Years but Still Feel Shy Speaking

Many English learners tell me the same thing: “I understand grammar, but when I need to speak, my m...

Christmas & New Year's - My Teaching Ethos

Many people are deeply curious about how other countries celebrate both familiar and unfamiliar hol...

Before We Step Into 2026…

  Happy Holidays, A-Team!   We’re wrapping up another year, and before everyone rushes into new g...

Cultural Exchange: New Year Around the World

New Year is one of the most widely celebrated events across the world, but the way people welcome i...

Weekend at Bangalore Literature Festival 2025 Part 1

Originally a stand-up comic, Vir Das became a household name in India after his breakthrough role i...

What would Socrates think of online Education?

  Have you ever wondered what the great thinkers of the past would make of our digital classrooms t...

Celebrating Cultures: How My Class Learns About Global Holidays

Learning English goes far beyond grammar and vocabulary. It is also about understanding people, tra...

Second year teaching & Winter Solstice in Scotland.

I have now been teaching on Cafetalk for just over two years! Thank you so much to all my wonderful...

The Winter Solstice in Ancient Egypt

Every year around December 21st, the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky. This moment, known as...

Let’s sound fluent in French

your fren teacher won't tell you this.

Learning about cultures

With my lessons, I always try to make time to have a cultural exchange through sharing of experienc...

My First 10 Lessons on Cafetalk

I’ve just finished teaching my first 10 lessons on Cafetalk, and I’m really enjoying it! Every less...

Blizzard & Beginning the New Year Right!

Here's what I've been working on regarding the personal curriculum!  I prefer working on paper sinc...

The minds are like parachutes; they function only when they are open

If they are not open, then it's a free fall......how to keep them open?

Mastering Clarity in your IELTS Writing (Tasks 1 and 2 - Academic and General)

Many IELTS candidates believe strong writing comes from memorised structures and “high-level” words...

My Year in Review: Small Wins and Big Rewards ??

This year has been full of challenges, but every lesson has brought us closer to our goals. I truly...

My Christmas Tree is up!

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to say a very warm thank you to all the amazing students I h...

Retiring from my old teaching job to teach English online

I have been teaching for 43 years and I have recently retired from my full-time job. I have taught ...

Personal Goals Bingo 2025 - Progress & Prizes!

In 2024 and 2025, I made myself bingo sheets to track certain goals for my hobby... Art!    When I ...

The Secret of Mastering Vocabulary! [0]

When you study a new English word, how many times do you have to review it before you remember it? ...

Celebrate your achievements!

Hi everyone, Rewarding yourself is crucial to maintaining motivation and preventing burnout. By set...