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【日本の日常 #05】ゆるキャラ｜JP/EN/繁中

日本の街を歩いていると、ときどきかわいらしいキャラクターを見かけます。地域のマスコットは「ゆるキャラ」と呼ばれています。その代表的な存在が、くまモンです。くまモンは熊本県の公式キャラクター。黒い体に...

Easy Ways to Pay Attention in Online Class

Staying focused in an online class is hard. At home, many things can distract you. Your bed might m...

What is the meaning of Hinamatsuri...

This is a special day for families with daughters, and it includes a number of traditions. I would ...

Basic and essencial questions to ask your tutor in any lesson

Here are some of what I consider the most useful and essential questions you can ask your tutor in ...

【湘南ライフ#05】海が見えるスケートボードパーク｜JP/EN/繫中

3月になり、少しずつ暖かくなってきました。 今回は、江の島の近くにある HUG RIDE PARK を訪れました。 海を眺めながらスケートボードを楽しめる、開放的な場所です。 隣のレストランでは、パ...

Back to the 90s

I was born in the 80s, and although I have a lot of nostalgia for that decade now, my memory of it ...

“Sunday Afternoon — Reset, Reflect, Restart.”

Sunday afternoon is more than just the end of the weekend. It is a quiet space between rest and res...

【#1 in the New Tutor Rankings】Thank you for your support!

Hello, I’m Chiharu. I’m happy to share that I ranked #1 among new teachers. Thank you so much to ev...

Things you can ask your tutor

Some things can be considered private, inappropriate or rude to be asking someone. However, you sho...

Pearly Whites

"I come at night when you are asleep, For something small you safely keep. I leave a gift under you...

What Is the Weekend for You?

What is the weekend for you? Is it rest? Is it productivity? Is it escape? Or is it reflection? For...

【新着講師ランキング1位になりました】｜JP/EN/繫中

こんにちは、Chiharuです。このたび、新着講師ランキングで1位になることができました。いつもレッスンを受講してくださっているみなさま、本当にありがとうございます。現在は、フリートークやビジネス日...

Useful Japanese for Restaurants: “How Many People?” and “This Way, Please”

Have you ever felt nervous about entering a restaurant in Japan? Many learners worry about what the...

What is your favorite Pokémon?

Happy Pokémon Day!!!!  Here is a quick quizz to test your knowledge:  “I Choose You!” Who is Ash’...

Questions You Should Never Be Afraid to Ask Your Tutor

Taking lessons on Cafetalk should feel comfortable and supportive. Remember, your tutor is here to ...

Is Two Really Better Than One?

“They say two is better than one.” “No man is an island.” Both statements point to one truth: we ar...

【東京駅周辺 #05】上野駅｜JP/EN/繫中

上野駅には、地下に新幹線ホームがあります。上野駅の開業は1883年。明治時代から「北へ向かう玄関口」として発展してきました。高度経済成長期には、地方から東京へ働きに来る若者たちが、この駅に降り立ちま...

Japanese Izakaya Phrases for Beginners: “Toriaezu Nama de” and “Kanpai!”

What does “Toriaezu nama de” mean?   This phrase means:   “For now, draft beer, please.”   Toriaezu...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

Hey all! This is the sixth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your...

Weekly Topic: Admit You Have No Idea!

Admit You Have No Idea! Communication / Confidence / Asking Questions "Yes, I understand." → "A...

When Things Don’t Go as Planned

What do you do when your plans fall apart? When anxiety gets loud, insecurity creeps in, and you fe...

【東京駅周辺 #04】キャラクターの世界｜JP/EN/繫中

東京駅の地下には、「東京キャラクターストリート」というかわいらしい世界があります。さまざまなキャラクターショップが並ぶのですが、その中でも最近特に人気なのが「ちいかわ」のショップです。注目すべきは、...

Spring flowers

Walking in my local park recently has been a real pleasure because the spring bulbs are really bloo...

Ask. Learn. Grow.

Many students stay silent because they are afraid of sounding “slow” or “behind.” But the truth is ...

Do you have questions? Tutors are here to help!

We can sometimes feel shy when working with a tutor.  However, our tutors are here to help!  They l...

Happy Birthday to me!

It's my birthday!   No, not my actual birthday...unfortunately that falls in late December ;-)   It...

【湘南ライフ#04】江ノ電｜JP/EN/繫中

湘南を代表するもののひとつが、江ノ電です。正式名称は「江ノ島電鉄」。藤沢から鎌倉までを結ぶ小さなローカル線ですが、観光客にも地元の人にも愛されています。 江ノ電の魅力のひとつは、家と家の間をすり抜け...

How We Deal With Snowstorms

In the past year, I moved from the Seattle area of Washington state in the USA to (virtually) the m...

Tarot: A.I. versus Human

Can AI read tarot accurately? Yes. Somewhat. Is it better than a human? It depends on how deeply y...

Study. Know Your Craft. Be Intentional.

Study Study is not just reading — it’s disciplined learning. It means understanding the theory, pr...