Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Tone Tips - I'm Sorry

Here’s a quick tip on different ways to say “I’m sorry.” Try these common options: My bad (casual)S...

Expressions - Head out

Do you always say "I'm going out"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "head out" It means...

My potential uniqueness in the unknown

My potential uniqueness in time, space and manner….how to recognize it?

Mourning Customs/ Culture in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual

Mourning Customs in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual In Canada, mourning the death of a loved ...

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。   例   The other day I went Tsuruma Park.  この間、鶴舞公...

How we measure things in Canada

Photo by William Warby on Unsplash In many areas of Canadian culture, we find a mixture of various ...

The Importance of Free Conversation for Students

Free conversation is very important for students learning English. It helps them speak more natura...

ヘルシーなランチのおすすめ

私は食べるのが大好きです。美味しいもの大好きです。そして体に良いものを摂るよう心がけています。　まず体の内側から大切にしていくと、それが外側にも表れてくるのです。例えば美しい肌や髪の毛でありたいなら...

Expressions - Hit the road

Do you always say “I’m leaving now”? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "hit the road" It...

The most used and useful language in the world.

As of this year, the year of 2025, the most used language in the world is the English language. It ...

How to Make Okonomiyaki and Give Clear Instructions

Eating well helps you work and study better. One great healthy lunch idea is okonomiyaki, a Japanes...

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation By Stephanie Riann  Grief doesn’t just le...

Arabic language is beautiful

The Arabic language is one of the most ancient and expressive languages in the world. Its beauty li...

5 ricette al budget per il pranzo o la cena

Oggi vi presento cosa mangio al budget!Da molti anni provo a condurre una vita minimalista ed al bu...

Tone Tips - Yes

Different Ways to Say “Yes”! Today’s quick tip is about a simple but powerful word: “Yes.” There ar...

His first intuition in the preexistence and his last submission before his death.....

Bien que la Destinée t'assaille cent fois, à la fin elle jette pour toi une tente dans le ciel.C'es...

Tone Tips - Thank you

Different Ways to Say “Thank You”!  Today’s quick tip is about one of the most useful expressions i...

May Blooms

Do you like flowers? I’ve been enjoying some flowers in my garden this month. My main photo shows t...

Easy & Healthy Lunch Ideas for Students and for Teachers Too

Hi everyone! ?? As a tutor, I know how important it is to have energy during the day — especially w...

Aristotle: The Legend & Seed of Western Palmistry

This article is the first in a weekly series exploring the evolution of Western palmistry—from its ...

Expressions - Hit the sack

Here’s a natural English phrase: "hit the sack" It means to go to bed or go to sleep. I’m so tired—...

Why Did You Leave Your Last Job / Why Do You Want to Join Us?

(Image created on Canva)Interviewers want to understand your motivations for moving to a new role—w...

Hi there, friends — young and young at heart!

I’m your friendly online English teacher with a big smile and an even bigger love for helping other...

"Brain Breaks for English Learners: Fun and Engaging Activities to Boost Language Skills"

*Introduction:*Learning a new language can be a challenging and mentally demanding task, especially...

よくあるミス！ほとんど and "Almost"

Hello everyone!   This time I'd like to talk about another mistake that I see a lot from my Japanes...

英語学習者向記事とビデオ Articles and Videos for studying English - Voice of America Learning English website

https://learningenglish.voanews.com   英語学習者向けに作られた記事とビデオのウェブサイト A website of articles and videos de...

Expressions - Hit the books

Here’s a natural English phrase: "hit the books" It means to start studying seriously. I have a big...

Do You Need A Break? A smile? A laugh or two?

Hi,   I'm Latisha! I'm pretty new to Cafetalk and haven't quite gotten my foot in the door with the...

Healthy Lunch? Crunchy Vegetable Stir Fry!

From time to time, I make this super easy crunchy vegetarian dish: it has lots of mushrooms (any ki...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, today we’ll look at how to explain the method of doing something and the to...