Cafetalk Tutor's Column

The Year is Flying By

「一年があっという間に過ぎていってるね」を英語で⁉️ The year is flying by, isn't it! ネイティブスピーカーは「Fly by」という句動詞をよく使います。 例 ...

A 5-Minute English Practice That Makes a Big Difference

Many of my students often tell me they struggle to find time to practice English outside of l...

Reasons for Learning English

Dear Friends of the Cafetalk Community,Today, I want to talk about the many merits or advantages of...

September Blooms

September is a time of change in Ontario Canada; the temperatures are cooler, the days shorter, and...

From Fixed Frameworks to Fluid Lessons: The Joy of Tailoring English Online

  After years of teaching in classrooms—and a brief detour running a mountain farm, where I discove...

From One Conversation to a Calling

''It all started with a conversation...''I still remember the moment that sparked my love for teach...

The fun challenge - Five minutes a day to language learning success.

Receptive skills (reading and listening) are an important part of language learning.  A wise teache...

Learn French With Your Hands

French people talk with their hands. A shrug, a small gesture, can mean a whole sentence. In my cla...

Focus on One Small Goal

Even if you’re busy, studying for just five focused minutes every day can help you improve quickly....

I have been on Cafetalk for a year already!

I have been on Cafetalk for a year already!   It has been amazing to meet so many wonderful Asian p...

A 5 minutes practice method to help you improve quickly

Hi, I’m Thulee.Do you Want to improve your English quickly and effectively? I’ll show you a simple ...

Halloween Game Night

Everyone knows that children dress up in costumes and ask for candy on Halloween.  Have you ever wo...

A Bond from the Heart: My Japanese Mom

A Bond from the Heart: My Japanese Mom Personal Note I dedicate this story to my Japanese mom — the...

A speaking partner? AI vs Human beings

Why prioritize practicing with a partner over working with AI? 1️⃣ ChatGPT is like a fine sieve, it...

From Dream to Reality: My Anime-Fuelled Journey to the Heart of Japan.

As a British national preparing for my journey to Japan, I stand on the precipice of an adventure...

Reading to Think, Speak, and Understand

In my classes, reading is more than just looking at words on a page. It’s a way to think deeply, ex...

Talking about compass directions in English

Describing compass directions can be a bit tricky when it comes to remembering whether to use capit...

Life as a Househusband – Changing Routines

I’ve had a lot of different routines over the years.Before moving to Shiga, I worked at an English ...