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From “Beast of Burden” to Boss: How I Survived Door-to-Door Sales & Built My Own Firm【Business Chinese ｜CEO Interview#8】「社畜（牛馬）」から社長へ！日給100元から起業するまでの10年【中国語ビジネス・CEOインタビュー＃８】

?? 【FREE】Notion Study Guide Get the full script, summary, and key vocabulary for this episode on No...

Talking about summer heat and staying cool in English

Since the weekly topic is about keeping cool in summer this week, I’d like to share some vocabulary...

You Don't Need Perfect English to Have a Great Conversation

A lot of learners tell me they're "not ready" for a conversation lesson because their grammar isn't...

Office English: Setting Realistic Expectations

Thursday Office Hours Setting Realistic Expectations Business Communication • Project Managemen...

Summer greeting.暑中お見舞い申し上げます。

Summer Greeting 暑中お見舞い申し上げます。(Shōchū omimai mōshiagemasu.) Summer in Japan is extremely hot and hum...

Summer Doesn't Have to Be Instagram Perfect

As soon as summer arrives, our social media feeds seem to transform overnight. Suddenly, everyone a...

[Local Recommendation] Better Than Japan's?! My Absolute Favorite Zero-Sugar Taiwan Beer ??✨

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Following up on my last post about craving a cold beer o...

How to Stay Cool and Productive in Summer: Mind and Body Balance (Как оставаться в тонусе и сохранять продуктивность летом: баланс ума и тела)

Summer is a great season, but not everyone loves it due to the frequent intense heat, which can eas...

FREDDO ESPRESSO AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE!

Wanna stay productive?   Learn the language you fell in love with and keep it alive through summer ...

How to Stay Cool and Productive This Summer ☀️

Summer is a wonderful time of year. The days are longer, there is more sunshine, and many people en...

茶臼山高原に行ってきました！I visited Chausuyama Highlands.

みなさんこんにちは！Yui.Iです。私は先日家族で愛知県の茶臼山高原に行きました！最高気温40℃の地域もあるくらい、日本は今の時期、毎日毎日暑いです…。ここは冬はスキー場なので、リフトに乗って上まで...

"Where the ocean meets the desert" Let me tell you about my beautiful country, Namibia!

It's right on the south western side of Africa. We are known for our beautil landscape where the de...

French my favourite language

Why French Is My Favourite Language French is my favourite language because it is beautiful, expres...

What Was the Cangaço? Portuguese, History and Culture from Brazil’s Northeast

  When people first discover the cangaço, they often notice its striking visual identity: decorate...

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

This is a little story I wrote to illustrate the idiom: Every Cloud has a Silver Lining Every Cloud...

What playing and repairing the saxophone taught me about English pronunciation

Before coming back to Japan to resume teaching, I spent ten years in England repairing musical inst...

Celebrating My 100th Lesson on Cafetalk!

Dear Students and Visitors, I am beyond thrilled and deeply touched to announce that I have officia...

Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation

Hello everyone!   Recently, I had a great lunch with some friends and my sons here in Sendai.   We ...

I Passed 6 Exams in 1 Year! How I Got into Tongji University for Grad School 【Business Chinese ｜CEO Interview #9】

In Episode 9 of our "CEO Interview" series (Special Solo Edition!), KOKO steps into the spotlight a...

Summerween, Summer Camp Horror, and Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai

When we think about summer activities, we usually picture things like going to the beach, traveling...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

   Top Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation: Recharge, Learn, and Enjoy! Summer is in full swing...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

Explore Nature This Summer!    Why stay indoors when a big adventure is waiting outside? If the wea...

How Do Brazil’s “Comida a Quilo” Restaurants Work?

If you visit Brazil, especially during lunchtime, you will probably see a sign saying:  COMIDA A QU...

Summer Horror, Ghost Stories, and Scary Tales

I Never Thought I'd Create a Scary Lesson... When CafeTalk announced their Summer Horror, Ghost Sto...

80 Amazing Lessons & An Exceptional Experience — All Because of YOU!!

Hi all,  Recently, I reached 80 lessons on Cafetalk, and I’m feeling incredibly grateful. Meeting ...

[Friday Treat????] Currently Obsessed! My Favorite New Chocolate Snack in Taiwan!

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. It's finally Friday! Great job getting through the week,...

[Brutally Honest] 3 Reasons Why I Left the Kindergarten to Go to Grad School [Part 7]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. So, why on earth did I leave my kindergarten job after a...

[Shocking Past] A "Storm of Complaints" at My First Teaching Job?! The Day I Was Labeled a "Bad Teacher" [Part 8]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Last time, I shared how I ended up going to graduate sch...

Stop waiting for "perfect" French — Start speaking today!

A lot of learners tell me they're "not ready" for a French conversation lesson because their gramma...

Healthy lifestyle: clearness

Topic: Cleanliness Level: Beginner / Young learner Duration: 5 minutes 1. Introduction – 1 minute ...