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I Know What I Mean… But I Can’t Say It Clearly: Why Clear Spoken English Begins Beyond Vocabulary

You know the idea. You’ve read it, written it, studied it. But when you try to explain it out loud ...

5 Simple Study Tips That Really Work

Whether you're learning English or any other subject, studying smart matters more than studying har...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 9 (Implying Idioms)

Hey all! This is the ninth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your n...

The Last Evening of Ramadan… A Moment Between Two Worlds

The Season of Renewal: Between Tradition, Serenity, and Shared Joy As the month of Ramadan draws to...

【旅行で使う日本語 #03】ホテル｜JP/EN/繁中

日本のホテルはサービスがとても丁寧です。スタッフに声をかけるときに使う日本語を覚えておくと、もっと快適に過ごせますよ。   【ホテルでよく使う日本語】   ①チェックイン ホテルに到着して手続きをす...

【休暇のお知らせ】3月20日（金）～3月27日（金）｜JP/EN/繁中

3/20~3/27は休暇のため予約枠をクローズします。 香港経由で台湾に行ってきます。 レッスンで台湾のおすすめを教えてくださったみなさん、ありがとうございました！ みなさんのおかげで、旅行がとても...

The best support you can offer your son

This video outlines practical moral guidance for raising children, arguing that true support goes b...

5 Simple Study Tips That Actually Work for Learning English

Hello everyone!   As an English learner, you might sometimes feel like you’re studying hard but not...

Do you know St. Patrick's Day?

Hello Cafetalk Community! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th. This holiday ho...

Sakura Photos from a Student（学生が見せてくれた桜の写真）

One day in class, I asked, “What did you do this weekend?”ある日、授業で「週末、何をしましたか」と聞きました。 A stude...

5 simple study tips that really work (from a teacher with 11 years experience)

I've been teaching English since 2015. I've lived in Tokyo (working at an Eikaiwa) and have studied...

Portuguese, Chilean, British... Adjectives of nationality and geographical origin (and a collection of little bowls from around the world)

Adjectives of nationality and geographical origin (and a collection of little bowls from around the...

It’s too late for a hegemonic Empire to turn back

This video argues that powerful hegemonic empires, such as the United States, become blinded by the...

5 Simple Study Tips That Really Work

1️⃣ Study a little every day Even 10–20 minutes daily is better than studying for 3 hours once a we...

Why You Understand English… But Still Can’t Speak (And How to Fix It)

  If you’ve ever thought, “I understand English, but I can’t speak it,” you’re not alone. Many stud...

Real Japanese Expressions ~Sound More Natural with Everyday Japanese~

Sound More Natural with Everyday Japanese   日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）していると、こんなふうに思（おも）ったことはありませんか？   「文法（...

The beauty of our perception after death

This video explores the concept of beauty and perception from a spiritual perspective, particularly...

【旅行で使う日本語 #04】レストラン｜JP/EN/繁中

台湾では食べたいものがありすぎて、１日３食じゃ足りません！ 【レストランでよく使う日本語】   ①予約（よやく） レストランに事前に席を確保すること → Reservation／訂位 >「予約...

Why English pronunciation is hard... and why it's not your fault!

Many English learners feel embarrassed of frustrated about their pronunciation. I hear it all the t...

Stop Feeling Guilty About Free Time — It's Making You Smarter

  How to Balance Study and Free Time One of the biggest challenges for language learners is finding...

5 Simple study tips that really work

1. Study in short sessions  Instead of studying for hours, break your time into 25–30 minute sessio...

**Useful** native phrases!

Idioms....phrasal verb...expressions - you might feel a bit overwhelmed at just how frequently you ...

5 Study Methods That Actually Work

Introduction Many of us have heard about the common study habits that students use. Those can inclu...

Let’s Visit a Japanese Convenience Store!　日本(にほん)のコンビニへ行(い)こう！

いいですね、この動画はそのまま学習ブログ化しやすい素材です✨JLPT N3向けに「やさしい日本語＋読み仮名＋英語訳」で記事化しました?? 日本(にほん)のコンビニへ行(い)こう！ Let’s Vis...

【旅行で使う日本語 #05】コンビニ｜JP/EN/繁中

台湾と日本のコンビニは似ていますね。   【コンビニでよく使う日本語】   ①温めますか？（あたためますか） お弁当を温めるかどうか聞く表現 → Would you like this heated...

Easter Celebration

Easter is a Christian festival, which falls on a different date every year. This year it is on the ...

How to Balance Music Production Practice and Free Time

One of the biggest challenges my students face when learning music production isn’t creativity—it’s...

3 Ways to Say “I’m Busy” in English

Saying just “I’m busy” can sound a bit plain. There are some natural and fun ways to say it that ma...

めっちゃ(meccha) – A Very Popular Japanese Word

In class, many students often say “meccha.”授業で、学生はよく「めっちゃ」と言います。 It means “very” or “really.” 「とても」...

“上”和“下”：不只是“up”和“down”

“上”和“下”：不只是“up”和“down” 在中文里，“上”和“下”是两个很常见的字。 很多中文学习者一开始会觉得它们只是表示 “up” 和 “down”。 其实，当“上”和“下”和不同的词组合的...