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よくあるミス！飾る and "Decorate"

Decoration is really fun! Many Americans put up spooky decorations for Hallowe'en or festive and wi...

Study Smart, Not Just Hard

As the school year winds down and summer vacation approaches, many students are tempted to take a c...

Wild animals in Britain - predators

The animal in the main photo here is a badger from Scotland. These animals are very easy to recogni...

Job Interview: "Do You Have Any Question for Us?"

(Image from Canva)Interviewers normally signal the close of the session with this, "Do you have any...

The Eadwine Psalter: The Oldest Palm Reading Guide in Latin

image credit: Eadwine the Scribe, reported as self-portrait, Canterbury (c. 1150s) Palm Reading Hid...

LGBTQ+ related laws around the world 世界のLGBTQ+関連法

In many countries June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ issues. 多くの国では、6月はプライ...

How to Build Study Habits Before Summer Break

As summer vacation approaches, many students are excited about taking a break from their regular st...

Turbocharge Your English with Summer Study Hacks!

Hello, amazing ESL learners! Summer is just around the corner, and while you’re dreaming of beach d...

Taking Summer Off? Independent Language Study Tips for English Learners

I'm a Japanese language student myself and, most of the 10 years I spent actively studying, I studi...

Meet Your Dedicated English Tutor – Helping You Speak With Confidence!

Hi there! My name is Teacher Dee, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Cafetalk community as your Eng...

Study tips for the summer!

During the summer holidays when people have more free time, I think it's easier to study! You don't...

Wild animals in Britain

In the photo you can see wild red deer, in the Highlands of Scotland. These large red-brown animals...

Something you inherited from your mother.

Her mom loved baking and she used to bring me freshly baked bread. The smell of the bread is so tem...

Spice Up Your Lunch: Nutritious Nigerian Dishes You’ll Love

They say variety is the spice of life—so let’s make your lunch both exciting and healthy! Start wit...

My potential uniqueness in the unknown

My potential uniqueness in time, space and manner….how to recognize it?

Mourning Customs/ Culture in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual

Mourning Customs in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual In Canada, mourning the death of a loved ...

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。   例   The other day I went Tsuruma Park.  この間、鶴舞公...

How we measure things in Canada

Photo by William Warby on Unsplash In many areas of Canadian culture, we find a mixture of various ...

The Importance of Free Conversation for Students

Free conversation is very important for students learning English. It helps them speak more natura...

How to Make Okonomiyaki and Give Clear Instructions

Eating well helps you work and study better. One great healthy lunch idea is okonomiyaki, a Japanes...

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation By Stephanie Riann  Grief doesn’t just le...

Arabic language is beautiful

The Arabic language is one of the most ancient and expressive languages in the world. Its beauty li...

5 ricette al budget per il pranzo o la cena

Oggi vi presento cosa mangio al budget!Da molti anni provo a condurre una vita minimalista ed al bu...

His first intuition in the preexistence and his last submission before his death.....

Bien que la Destinée t'assaille cent fois, à la fin elle jette pour toi une tente dans le ciel.C'es...

May Blooms

Do you like flowers? I’ve been enjoying some flowers in my garden this month. My main photo shows t...

Easy & Healthy Lunch Ideas for Students and for Teachers Too

Hi everyone! ?? As a tutor, I know how important it is to have energy during the day — especially w...

Western Palmistry: The Earliest Records

image credit: Roman copy of a Greek bronze bust of Aristotle by Lysippos (c. 330 BC) This article i...

Why Did You Leave Your Last Job / Why Do You Want to Join Us?

(Image created on Canva)Interviewers want to understand your motivations for moving to a new role—w...

Hi there, friends — young and young at heart!

I’m your friendly online English teacher with a big smile and an even bigger love for helping other...

よくあるミス！ほとんど and "Almost"

Hello everyone!   This time I'd like to talk about another mistake that I see a lot from my Japanes...