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Wednesday Weekly Topic Hit the Right Note Study Habits • Focus and Concentration • Learning Sci...

Music blocks noise in my head during studying

While studying, I sometimes play music in the background but not too loud that it gets distracting,...

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

This is a little story I wrote to illustrate the idiom 'A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ As a struggling...

Study Playlists: Does Music Help You Focus?

My brothers were brilliant at school. They always topped their classes, and I often wondered how th...

My First 10 Lessons?? A Journey Worth Taking

I have just completed my 10th lesson on Cafetalk.It has been an amazing 2weeks as a new tutor! When...

Your English Progress Is Not Invisible

Your English Progress Is Not Invisible Motivation • Mindset • Consistency I'm Not Getting An...

Study Playlists: Does Music Help You Focus? A Polyglot & Expert Perspective

Hello everyone! I’m Monica, and as a language teacher with a Master’s degree and over 5 years of t...

BBC Ideas - short BBC documentary videos, with subtitles

https://www.bbc.co.uk/topics/cxw2g82zr01t BBC Ideas is a collection of short documentary videos fro...

Struggling to Speak English? You are Not Alone!

Many students feel shy or afraid of making mistakes, but thats`s how we learn. Making mistakes is o...

Learn English or Portuguese with Confidence!

Hello everyone!  Olá a todos! My name is Hikmat, and I’m an English and Portuguese tutor who enjoys...

What a "good lesson" actually looks like (for me)

Most people imagine a "good lesson" as something meticulously structured. Like a rigid lesson plan,...

The reason why stress upsets your stomach

Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach before a big event or noticed how stress can upset y...

The Best Way to Review? Use The Power of Three!

After a lesson, you may feel overwhelmed.  However, there is a simple and effective way to review u...

Nagoya to Nagano by Train | Learn Japanese with a Travel Story 名古屋から長野へ電車旅行｜そば・善光寺・おやきを楽しもう

今回は、名古屋から長野まで電車で旅行しました。I traveled from Nagoya to Nagano by train. 名古屋からは「しなの」という特急電車に乗ります。 From Nag...

From a Single Thread to a Masterpiece: Let’s Weave Your English Together

If you were to look closely at my blanket, you would see many small mistakes. English is the same! ...

My Top 5 Tips For Lesson Review

I think we all have the best intentions regarding post-lesson revision. Unfortunately, daily life i...

one of the best ways to review after lesson

One of the best ways to review after lesson is relaying on timing. after the lesson you want to mak...

Speak with Confidence!

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Castle with amazing view: Cochem town

Have you ever heard of Cochem town? It's a little town in Germany which is famous for tourism becau...

Why better questions create better conversations

Most English learners can ask questions like: Where do you live? What do you do? Do you like movies...

Can You Think in English? Try This Simple Trick!

Many English learners understand words… but still translate in their heads before speaking. For exa...

A Little Story About Unagi

Hello, this is Emiko.H.  Today, let’s talk about Unagi (eel). I’ve heard that thanks to a recent bu...

3 Easy Ways to Review English After Class (Takes 3 Minutes)

Do you forget new English words right after class? Most students do! Here’s how to remember 80% mor...

The best ways to review after a lesson

Reviewing after a lesson is key to improving your English faster. Even a few minutes can make a big...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 13

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!  This time, I'm sharing some idioms...

Flexible Class Options to Learn English with News Articles

News articles are a powerful way to build real-world English skills. In my lessons, I offer three s...

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your English Speaking Confidence

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your English Speaking Confidence Do you understand English but feel shy when...

Why Starting English Early Helps Children (Ages 5–12)

Learning English at a young age gives children a strong advantage. Between the ages of 5 and 12, ch...

New Business English lesson: Talking about your freelance business

Are you a freelancer? If so, one of the best business decisions you can make is to learn English. ...

How I (really) review after a lesson

I used to think reviewing meant going over all my notes, re-reading everything, memorizing every ne...