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Where did the word "Halloween" come from?

A long time ago, “Halloween” was spelled “All Hallows’ Even.” The word “even” meant “evening.” Late...

Discovering Ghana: Culture, People, and Traditions

I’m excited to share something special with you today. As an English tutor from Ghana, I often get ...

IELTS FOCUS CLASSES - Mastering Part 2 and 3

Many IELTS students find IELTS Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 challenging — Part 2 because it requires ...

Let's Make a Bingo Sheet for Various Goals!

This is a bingo sheet I created to help me beat my perfection while working towards some of my arti...

The Secret to Learning English Like a Baby (Yes, Even as an Adult!)

Have you ever noticed how babies learn languages so effortlessly? They don’t study grammar books or...

October Blooms

Fall is well underway here in Southern Ontario, Canada. Many leaves have changed colour and dropped...

LEARNING ENGLISH IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Struggling in school or meeting people who make English sound complicated has made most learners ap...

Level up your English today!

?? Hello, future English speakers! ?? Are you ready to speak English with confidence, improve your ...

关于 我的日语会话课

你好！我是 Ayano♪　今天我想介绍我的新课就是 ❤日语会话课 ❤我在中国生活已经差不多10年了，这10年当中也做过日语外教老师差不多5年我见过很多学生就发现不少的学生虽然学过或者在学日语，不过当...

毎日ちょっとずつカメの歩み

Can you believe it’s already the end of October? Time really flies! As the end of the year gets clo...

How Everyday English Transforms Adult Learners.

As an experienced ESL teacher, university graduate, and mentor to aspiring educators, I’ve had the...

Just 2 Months Left This Year!

Time really flies! As we head into the last stretch of 2025, it’s not too late to reach your goals,...

Little winter goals

We're now in the last few months of the year, time flies by so quickly! Rather than feeling negativ...

Don't Study English - Use It

During my time as an English language teacher I've encountered the study mindset among tutors and s...

Small but achievable goals before 2025 ends!

Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've been on the Tutor Column of Cafetalk. This week's topi...

How to Say What You Really Think -- Politely!

Understanding the phrase , "Dare I say" and when to use it:The phrase “Dare I say” is a polite or s...

The fear of speaking English (and how to overcome it)

Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English Many English learners share one common struggle, the fear o...

Santa, Will I Achieve My Goals? With Micro-Goals, You Can Do It!

In January, many of us made New Year's resolutions.  We may have had big plans to learn a language ...

Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends!!

Maybe this year didn’t go as planned  and that’s okay. Life happens. We get busy, tired, or lose tr...

Just Two Months Left! Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends

Can you believe it’s already the end of October? Time flies — and suddenly, we’re just two months a...

Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months .

                                             Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During th...

Just Two Months Left This Year. Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends

Hello everyone! I’m Teacher Esther Anika-Osarumen, a new English tutor on Cafetalk, and I’m so happ...

Ancient Egypt Now: Watch the Opening Ceremony of the World's Largest Museum

A few months ago, I mentioned that the long-awaited opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Musuem h...

Things to do in autumn and winter

In Britain, the weather has become cold and autumnal, but you can still enjoy this season!The oak t...

Quick tips: the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon

Do we need to capitalize the words “earth,” “sun,” and “moon”? Do we need to use “the” with them? T...

Should Finishing Lessons Be Your Goal?

Perhaps you've thought: The more lessons I finish, the faster my English will improve. Sometimes yo...

How Not to Hibernate: Easy Ways to Stay Engaged This Winter - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSION   When it’s cold and dark outside, it’s easy to stay on the couch with a warm blanket...

?? 중국어 没事 vs 不用 헷갈리면 큰일남!

??중국어 没事 vs 不用  헷갈리면 큰일남!             ☺ 没事 (méi shì)뜻: 괜찮아 / 문제 없어상황: 상대가 미안해하거나 걱정할 때★예문: A: 对不起！...

Why I Chose to Teach Turkish as a Teacher Who Loves Japanese Culture

Hello! My name is İrem. Since I was little, I’ve always been curious about different cultures and p...

Best 3 in hobbies to stay motivated during the cold months.

When the weather gets cold and the days become shorter, I sometimes notice my motivation dropping a...