Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Learning English: A Journey, Not a Destination!

Learning English is more than just memorizing grammar rules or practicing vocabulary—it’s about bui...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 2 Winter

Winter didn’t just arrive; it buried us. Each day began with the same backbreaking task: digging in...

Proof of Cosine Law

I want to walk you through a proof of the cosine law—but with a twist. We’re looking at a case wher...

Spring: A Season of Renewal and Inspiration

Spring has always been my favorite season. There’s something magical about the way the world wakes ...

3 Funny Mistakes My Students Made in English (And How We Laughed & Learned)

Learning English doesn't always have to be serious — in fact, some of the best lessons come from fu...

Autumn is a Season of New Beginnings

As the leaves change their colors and gently fall, autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful. ...

Improve Your English with Confidence and Enjoyment

Hello everyone! ?? Learning English is not only about studying grammar or memorizing vocabulary — i...

Increasing Fitness for Autumn

Autumn is often a time when we feel like trying something new, a new hobby, a new book or maybe mak...

Great questions from students

Hello everyone,Here are some great questions from former and current students.1. Observations about...

Have you ever tried gaming or TTRPGs to practice and improve your English?

Many students don't get enough of two important parts of learning language; input and conversation ...

From Curiosity to Confidence: What Students Ask in English Class

One of the things I love most about teaching English is the questions my students ask. They aren’t ...

“The Great Question That Inspired a Lesson!”

One of my favorite parts of teaching on Cafetalk is hearing curious and thoughtful questions from m...

Great Questions Make Learning Fun!

Hello everyone!  I love it when students ask questions in class, it shows curiosity and courage! On...

Great Questions from Students: Exploring Pets and People

As a new tutor on Cafetalk, I am excited to engage with students through their great questions. Tho...

The Apollonius' Median Theorem

Apollonius - the architect behind the scenes Proving theorems or identities is a skill.  What I lik...

The One Question I Get Asked the Most (And My Answer)

Hey everyone!   As a nutrition coach, I get a lot of great questions. But there’s one that comes up...

Moments of Connection

Life can feel busy and overwhelming but often it's the small moments of connection that brighten a ...

Autumn: A Season of New Beginnings

Autumn: A Season of New Beginnings  Autumn has always felt like a gentle reminder that change can b...

Asking Great Questions

Asking Great Questions   Did you know that asking good questions is just as important as giving go...

⭐️乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？

乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？ Get on →かがまなくても乗れる時 また、ネイティブスピーカーは「Get on」のかわりに「Jump on」もよく言います。カジ...

Autumn: A Season for New Beginnings

  Autumn is such a wonderful season! The air is crisp, the leaves are golden, and everything feels...

Discover Botswana: 5 Fun English Words You Can Learn from a Safari

Did you know that learning English can be a wild adventure? I'm from Botswana, a country famous for...

A day in my life in the UK

Everyday life looks different depending on where you live. I have been blessed to experience differ...

The Season of New Beginnings

Autumn in America is something truly special. The moment the leaves change and the air gets crisp, ...

Discovering Kyoto

A favorite quote of mine says "a writer is the only one who gets to relive the experience twice."  ...

I'm in the rankings!

I'll be entirely honest and say I didn't realise there were tutor rankings on this site until I got...

I'm Shy - How Can I Improve My Conversational Skills?

Improving conversational skills is a mix of mindset, practice, and specific techniques. Here’s a fo...

Did I say that correctly?

Students are often insecure or curious about the 'correctness' or 'clarity' of what they said or wr...

I've started a new YouTube Channel!

Six years ago, I moved my business coaching online — after 20 years of in-person teaching and coach...

Never Get Stuck Abroad! 3 Travel English Phrases You Need

Stressed about your next trip because of English? Don't be!   You don't need perfect grammar you...