Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Imabari, Matsuyama, Sadamisaki , Ehime Prefecture

Day 3 - April 4  We started the day on Omishima  island driving around and checking out the observa...

Weather the weather

In March we had some warmer temperatures here where I live in Southern Ontario, and much of the sno...

Uwajima, Ehime -Tosashimizu and Ochi, Kochi

Day 5 (April 6) - started the day by going over to a beautiful observation deck before heading over...

Vocabulary Practice: Descriptors

Hello Everyone!It's been a while but I am back with some multiple choice sentences for you to pract...

How to invite someone politely in English

Offering food, drink, etc Imagine you have a visitor at work. You might want to offer them a drink ...

Could Your Work Corner Be Any More Comfortable?

If you're a F.r.i.e.n.ds fan, you'll know it's exactly like when J.o.e.y spent ages explaining why ...

A Creative Haven (with a Feline Muse)

This cosy little corner is more than just a work space — it’s my creative sanctuary. It’s where ide...

My Work Space!

Learning a language such as English while you're trying to juggle a full-time job, study, and get o...

Every newborn is an archetype… why does he become a duplicate ?

There is a potential uniqueness in the obscurantism of the nations, there is a potential uniqueness...

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Better Communication

What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, often called ‘EQ’, is the ability to recogn...

Inside the Hubs of Creativity: Peek into My Work Space

My work space is a small corner of my bedroom where I have set up my desk and chair to create a com...

What’s the Difference? – Episode 1

Criminal Act vs. Criminal Activity Suspect vs. Defendant Welcome to my new “What’s the Difference?”...

My new hobby

I am an English teacher in Ukraine, had always found beauty in the structure of sentences and the n...

My Work Desk: Mini Me, Mugs, and Spring Vibes

First of all, I’d like to sincerely thank whoever on the Cafetalk staff suggested this week’s topic...

How to Speak with Confidence (Even If Your Grammar Isn’t Perfect)

Do you stop speaking because you’re afraid of making a mistake? Many English learners worry about g...

A Glimpse of My Ever-Changing Work Space!

Hi, everyone! I’m Faye, your English tutor, and I’m excited to share a peek at my work space for t...

New Season, New You!

It's a new season, and that means things are changing all around you. But what about your habits? A...

Balancing Authenticity with Effort: Your Guide to Interview Success

(Image by Canva)Prior to attending an interview, you may get the helpful piece of advice, "Be Yours...

Iya Valley , Tokushima and a few other small stops

Day 8 (April 9) We got up at the free city campground near by site at 5:30 am .  We drove many ba...

Keep Your Skype Chats on Microsoft Teams

Hello everyone! Since Skype is being phased out, I will be conducting lessons on Microsoft Teams (a...

Takamatsu and Tokushima cities

Day 9 ( April 10)  We got up and went and enjoyed some tea and sweets at Ritsurin Garden in Takamat...

Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs! 日本でワーキングホリデーしたい人

外国人におすすめ！リゾートバイトで日本を満喫しよう Recommended for Foreigners! Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs ワーキングホリデーを考えて...

Easter in England is the most important of the Christian celebrations. Let`s talk.

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins with “Goo...

This Week’s Champions League Drama!

What a week in the Champions League! The quarter-finals gave us everything—goals, drama, and unforg...

Past perfect tense is the most difficult tense for my students.

The past perfect tense gives a lot of difficulty to Japanese students.We need to practice a lot and...

Learning English from the News - a BBC podcast for English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/ A great...

National Holiday, the 1st of May: Labor Day

The 1st of May: Labor Day In the Republic of Paraguay, Labor Day falls on Thursday, the 1st of May,...

Spring in Japan: A Time for Cherry Blossoms and New Beginnings

One of the most beautiful times of year in Japan is cherry blossom season. From late March to early...

What You Will Get from my 'Short Stories' Lesson

In my lesson titled ‘Short Stories: Reading, Comprehension & Conversation’, I’ll show you a sho...

A Universal Hope: Grace, Redemption, and Easter Egg Joy.

Easter in South Africa: A Heritage of Faith and Celebration This week, as South Africans across the...