Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Moments of Connection

Life can feel busy and overwhelming but often it's the small moments of connection that brighten a ...

Great Questions from Students: Exploring Pets and People

As a new tutor on Cafetalk, I am excited to engage with students through their great questions. Tho...

The One Question I Get Asked the Most (And My Answer)

Hey everyone!   As a nutrition coach, I get a lot of great questions. But there’s one that comes up...

From Curiosity to Confidence: What Students Ask in English Class

One of the things I love most about teaching English is the questions my students ask. They aren’t ...

“The Great Question That Inspired a Lesson!”

One of my favorite parts of teaching on Cafetalk is hearing curious and thoughtful questions from m...

Have you ever tried gaming or TTRPGs to practice and improve your English?

Many students don't get enough of two important parts of learning language; input and conversation ...

Asking Great Questions

Asking Great Questions   Did you know that asking good questions is just as important as giving go...

Great Questions Make Learning Fun!

Hello everyone!  I love it when students ask questions in class, it shows curiosity and courage! On...

Discovering Kyoto

A favorite quote of mine says "a writer is the only one who gets to relive the experience twice."  ...

A day in my life in the UK

Everyday life looks different depending on where you live. I have been blessed to experience differ...

⭐️乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？

乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？ Get on →かがまなくても乗れる時 また、ネイティブスピーカーは「Get on」のかわりに「Jump on」もよく言います。カジ...

The Apollonius' Median Theorem

Apollonius - the architect behind the scenes Proving theorems or identities is a skill.  What I lik...

Improve Your English with Confidence and Enjoyment

Hello everyone! ?? Learning English is not only about studying grammar or memorizing vocabulary — i...

Great questions from students

Hello everyone,Here are some great questions from former and current students.1. Observations about...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 2 Winter

Winter didn’t just arrive; it buried us. Each day began with the same backbreaking task: digging in...

Being able to make progress.

Question: Why is it that whatever I try to do to improve my English, I’m sill not able to make very...

Tired of ''Textbook English''? Try Learning Like a Local.

Hey there! Do you ever feel like your English is perfect in the classroom, but then you watch a Net...

4 Great Questions I've Gotten From My English Students This Month

I started teaching English online in 2015. Since then, I've worked in Tokyo at an Eikaiwa, tried di...

The small joys that make life better

Life can feel stressful and busy, but sometimes it's the smallest things that bring us comfort and ...

Proof of Cosine Law

I want to walk you through a proof of the cosine law—but with a twist. We’re looking at a case wher...

How to improve your listening comprehension

One of the hardest aspects of learning English as a Second Language (ESL) is improving your listeni...

Cape Town – My Beautiful City in the Rainbow Nation

Hello everyone, I’m excited to share a little about my home — the stunning city of Cape Town, often...

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Why cats are the purrrfect (perfect!) companion!

In Japan, cats are everywhere- in cafes, in bookes, in manga and even in lucky charms! I love how m...

A Seasonal Journey for Kids and Beginners

This autumn, why not start something new?  Learn English in a way that feels playful, warm, and ful...

5 Tips for Learning English Everyday

Learning English doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. In fact, the best way to learn is to make ...

【Idiom of the Week】Under the weather

Idiom of the Week Introduction Idioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and ofte...

How to build a relaxing evening routine - The British way

After a long day, many of us want to relax, recharge and prepare for tomorrow. I have worked many l...

English for Kids with Teacher Naeemah (Ages 4–12)

Hello Cafe Talk parents! I’m Teacher Naeemah, and I specialize in teaching English to children ages...

The Season of New Beginnings

Autumn in America is something truly special. The moment the leaves change and the air gets crisp, ...