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A broken twig can never be fully repaired. It will always remain weak and vulnerable to being broke...

Spring Adventures in Miyagi

Hello everyone!   This is my first Tutor Column on Cafetalk, so I wanted to write about something s...

“行かなきゃ！” の『なきゃ』って何？ “Ika nakya!” — What does “~nakya” mean?

A：待って！ B：ごめん、私 行かなきゃ・・・！    (English below ↓)   なんて よく聞きませんか。   今日の 日本人っぽい言い方は「～なきゃ」！   これって実は 初級で ...

Bobotie: South Africa’s Comfort Food with a Story to Tell

There are some dishes that simply taste like home — and in South Africa, few meals carry t...

Water Cooler Sundays: More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!'

Water cooler Sundays More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!' Small Talk • Office English • Daily Conve...

Fun things to do in Gifu, Japan!

Hello everyone! It is a beautiful time to be in Gifu, Japan. Here are some fun things, I'll be tryi...

Have you had knafa before?

Knafa is a sweet dish made of Traditionally Nabulsi or Akkawi cheese, meticulously soaked and rinse...

Can a Self-Proclaimed Foodie Claim to Have Just One Favorite Dish?

I have always found myself drawn to the simple, uncomplicated things in life. For me, true joy lies...

What's in your Toolbox?

As avid learners, we often focus on “perfecting” our skills — and learning a new language is no exc...

My favourite dish - Palak Paneer

Hello everyone,I love the Indian dish - Palak Paneer (Indian spinach curry with homemade cheese). T...

What can your kids gain from a reading class?

Teaching reading to kids is more than just helping them recognize words, it is about building confi...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: The Taste of Memories

Weekly Topic WEDNESDAYS The Taste of Memories Food • Conversation • Culture Today's Main Cou...

Are You Ready?

Hi Everyone! I wanted to introduce myself here since I am a new tutor on Cafetalk. .My name is Jean...

「ともだち に あいます」＆ 「ともだち と あいます」なにが ちがう？ いちばんシンプルな 「に」と 「と」の イメージ♪ 「Tomodachi ni aimasu」&「Tomodachi to aimasu」— What’s the difference? The simplest way to understand 「に」 and 「と」♪

「ともだち に あいます」 「ともだち と あいます」   この２つ、なにが  ちがうか しっていますか？  じつは、この 下の 絵のようなイメージの ちがいが あります！ ①「に」のイメージ（...

Friendly English & Portuguese Tutor | Beginners Welcome | Travel, Business & Culture

Hi! I'm a passionate English and Portuguese tutor who loves helping complete beginners take their v...

Pumpkin Pie — My Favorite Dessert

    I asked myself, “What’s my favorite dessert?” After about 10 seconds of thinking, the answer wa...

My favourite Dessert

My all‑time favorite dessert is warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.   I still remember the f...

Stop Being Afraid to Speak English

Learning English can feel difficult sometimes, especially when you are afraid of making mistakes. B...

Japanese Convenience Stores Are Amazing! コンビニにはおいしいものがたくさん！

みなさんは、日本のコンビニに行ったことがありますか？ 日本では、コンビニはとても便利な場所です。24時間開いているお店も多く、食べ物や飲み物、日用品など、いろいろなものを買うことができます。 そして...

Pop Culture Tuesdays: Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg?

Pop Culture Tuesdays Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg? Idioms • Casual English • Pop Culture "You're pu...

A Taste of your own Medicine

This is a little story I wrote to illustrate the idiom ‘A Taste of your own Medicine’. It was Monda...

Vicariousness through the Prophet PBUH… what non-Muslims should know

This video explores the concept of vicariousness—the psychological tendency to live through other c...

Quick tips: might as well

“Might as well” is an idiom that shows support or agreement with a course of action because it is t...

Office Hour Thursdays: Hold That Thought! (Meeting Interruptions)

Office Hour Thursdays Hold That Thought: Meeting Interruptions Business English • Meeting Skill...

Using public transit in Vancouver, Canada

Are you interested in coming to Vancouver, BC, Canada? If you end up coming here, you may need to u...

Acknowledgement from Yokota High School!

Hello Cafetalk Community, I’m truly honored and grateful to be part of the YHS family, and ...

My Favorite Dish: Enchiladas

Hello everyone!   For today’s Tutor Column, I want to write about one of my favorite foods.   My fa...

Sopapillas, Honey, and My Favorite Christmas Memory

One of my sweetest childhood memories happened during a family Christmas party in New Mexico. I was...

The Grand Sumo Tournament!

Love watching the Grand Sumo Tournament! Too bad that the two Yokozuna are injured... Hoping for a ...

Hello!!

Hello everyone!  I'm Mariem, a new tutor here teaching English, French, and Arabic (and collage wor...