Cafetalk Tutor's Column

How to adjust to a new environment

Hello Dear Students!  Moving to a new home or starting a new job can be exciting—but also stressful...

Jury duty

Photo by Wesley Tingey on UnsplashToday, for the second time in my life, I received mail from The M...

Navigating Business in English: Challenges for International Employees

For many international employees, working in a global company means using English as the main langu...

Pharaohs’ Spring: The Timeless Joy of Sham El-Nessim

Let me introduce you to one of Egypt’s oldest and most cherished national holidays: Sham El-N...

A South African Easter Tale

In April South Africans get a glorious long weekend thanks to Easter - a time when bunnies hop, hot...

Iran's Special Spring Holiday "Sizdah Bedar"

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to share something interesting about Iran. T...

✈️Traveling to China ✈️ Chongqing: Where Spirited Away Comes to Life 重庆：『千と千尋の神隠し』が現実になる場所

In southwest China, Chongqing builds a real-world version of Miyazaki's fantasy. Where the Yangtze ...

よくあるミス！過ごす and "Spend"

Hello everyone!   Today I'm going to talk about a mistake that I see a lot from my Japanese studen...

Answer Questions Confidently at Interviews

(Image by Canva)We tend to be nervous and anxious before an interview. It is only human. After all,...

What You Will Get from my 'Short Stories' Lesson

In my lesson titled ‘Short Stories: Reading, Comprehension & Conversation’, I’ll show you a sho...

Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs! 日本でワーキングホリデーしたい人

外国人におすすめ！リゾートバイトで日本を満喫しよう Recommended for Foreigners! Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs ワーキングホリデーを考えて...

National Holiday, the 1st of May: Labor Day

The 1st of May: Labor Day In the Republic of Paraguay, Labor Day falls on Thursday, the 1st of May,...

Learning English from the News - a BBC podcast for English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/ A great...

A Universal Hope: Grace, Redemption, and Easter Egg Joy.

Easter in South Africa: A Heritage of Faith and Celebration This week, as South Africans across the...

My new hobby

I am an English teacher in Ukraine, had always found beauty in the structure of sentences and the n...

This Week’s Champions League Drama!

What a week in the Champions League! The quarter-finals gave us everything—goals, drama, and unforg...

My Work Desk: Mini Me, Mugs, and Spring Vibes

First of all, I’d like to sincerely thank whoever on the Cafetalk staff suggested this week’s topic...

Past perfect tense is the most difficult tense for my students.

The past perfect tense gives a lot of difficulty to Japanese students.We need to practice a lot and...

Takamatsu and Tokushima cities

Day 9 ( April 10)  We got up and went and enjoyed some tea and sweets at Ritsurin Garden in Takamat...

A Glimpse of My Ever-Changing Work Space!

Hi, everyone! I’m Faye, your English tutor, and I’m excited to share a peek at my work space for t...

Spring in Japan: A Time for Cherry Blossoms and New Beginnings

One of the most beautiful times of year in Japan is cherry blossom season. From late March to early...

Iya Valley , Tokushima and a few other small stops

Day 8 (April 9) We got up at the free city campground near by site at 5:30 am .  We drove many ba...

Keep Your Skype Chats on Microsoft Teams

Hello everyone! Since Skype is being phased out, I will be conducting lessons on Microsoft Teams (a...

How to Speak with Confidence (Even If Your Grammar Isn’t Perfect)

Do you stop speaking because you’re afraid of making a mistake? Many English learners worry about g...

New Season, New You!

It's a new season, and that means things are changing all around you. But what about your habits? A...

A Creative Haven (with a Feline Muse)

This cosy little corner is more than just a work space — it’s my creative sanctuary. It’s where ide...

Uwajima, Ehime -Tosashimizu and Ochi, Kochi

Day 5 (April 6) - started the day by going over to a beautiful observation deck before heading over...

Balancing Authenticity with Effort: Your Guide to Interview Success

(Image by Canva)Prior to attending an interview, you may get the helpful piece of advice, "Be Yours...

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Better Communication

What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, often called ‘EQ’, is the ability to recogn...

Could Your Work Corner Be Any More Comfortable?

If you're a F.r.i.e.n.ds fan, you'll know it's exactly like when J.o.e.y spent ages explaining why ...