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バレエを始めたきっかけ

　I started ballet out of aspiration. When I was little, a friend invited me to a ballet class, but ...

What inspired me to begin teaching

People often ask, “Why did you become a teacher?” Honestly, my first answer is: “Because I love cof...

Why did I start teaching?

I came upon teaching by shere coincidence. I had a sewing studio, and many times, people asked if I...

What Inspired Me to Begin Teaching?

Ever since I was a young girl, my grandmother has been my greatest inspiration. She is one of the b...

Reasons for Learning English

Dear Friends of the Cafetalk Community,Today, I want to talk about the many merits or advantages of...

September Blooms

September is a time of change in Ontario Canada; the temperatures are cooler, the days shorter, and...

From One Conversation to a Calling

''It all started with a conversation...''I still remember the moment that sparked my love for teach...

Learn French With Your Hands

French people talk with their hands. A shrug, a small gesture, can mean a whole sentence. In my cla...

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Teaching has always been close to my heart. My inspiration came from a deep love for communication ...

英語が心配な方へ - 安心してください、日本語でサポートします！

はじめまして！   英語でのオンラインレッスンは、少し不安に感じるかもしれませんね。 もしかすると、こんな風に考えていませんか？   •「説明がちゃんと理解できるか心配…」 •「自分が質問したいこと...

What inspired me to begin teaching

I became a teacher by being a student first.  When I was in high school, my favorite subject was Fr...

A New Life on the Mountain Final Part Summer

Summer came hot and heavy to the mountain, and with it, the full weight of the season—and of the fa...

My inspiration for teaching - is this a joke?

Hello dearest students, Please find below a two part piece on the issues which inspired me to becom...

I celebrated my Birthday!

Hello everyone in the Cafetalk Community!How are you doing? I hope all is well. It's definitely fal...

Why the French Love Silence

In French culture, silence is not empty .. it is polite. When you pause, you are showing respect. I...

Language Learning Through Cooking Recipes

Currently I live in a small town in France and unfortunately a decent Japanese restuarant is hard t...

What Was Your Biggest Fear? Clients Share Their Honest Thoughts

One of the best parts of my job is the moment a client realizes their fear was unfounded. That mome...

Do I NEED to study? Focused practice for already competent communicators

Free conversation is a great integral part to improving and maintaining skill in a language, but I ...

French Words You Already Know

Do you know you already speak some French? Words like café, ballet, menu are French. Next time you ...

A Recipe for Disaster - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1, B2/C1)

A1/A2 VERSIONRecently, I started teaching English and French on Cafetalk. I had taught before, but...

How to stay motivated when learning English

Remember: English is a tool, not a test. The more you use it, the stronger you become. Practice a l...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

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

Discovering Familiaris: My Favourite Novel and a New Book Club Choice-- Cafetalk Feature !

If you’ve been following my book club, you know I’m always on the lookout for novels that spark dee...

Everything has a First time: Writing about my lesson

Hello everyone, I'm Shiori, a Japanese teacher!　みなさんこんにちは、シオリです！Everything has a first time, right?...

Learning English with a Busy Life: Tips that really work

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to study English? Between work, family a...

I wish someone had told me!

Here are two things I wish I hadn’t done as a language learner:   I focused too much on grammar. I ...

Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something (Are You Listening?)

Hey everyone,   I want to talk about something we often ignore—our bodies. Not how they look, but w...

Daily English writing! Let's be penfriends...

CafeTALK...the clue is in the name, it's all about talking, right?    Well yes, I agree but I think...

Heritage Day in South Africa

Today 24 September is Heritage Day  in South Africa, a very special holiday for us. It’s a day whe...

Our Universe on Netflix: A Journey for ESL Learners

Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered what they have to do with you? Did you know we are a...