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The Small Joys of Year’s End - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSIONNow that Halloween is over and we are in the last two months of the year, many people ...

The ''I Cook for a Family'' Diet Plan (No More Separate Meals!)

I used to believe that being healthy meant I had to be a short-order cook. I’d make a "healthy" mea...

日語歌曲翻譯！

您喜歡聽歌嗎？歌詞的內涵你理解嗎？網路上的翻譯都是對的嗎？如果你跟我一樣，愛看日劇看聽日文歌，可以找我客製化日文課程可以到我的方格子部落格，看看我之前的翻譯作品喔！請google搜尋: 方格子 奈奈...

The Secret Life of Your Tutor - How My Voice Over Career Improves Your ESL

Giving Your Voice Power: What My Other Job Teaches Me About Tutoring Hello everyone! Thanks for tak...

Behind the Smiles: The Silent Battles We Don’t See.

Every day, countless people wear smiles that hide their pain. They laugh, they work, they listen  y...

Ever Dreamed of Visiting Africa? Explore South Africa in 30 Minutes

Let me take you on a whirlwind journey through my beautiful country, South Africa! From golden beac...

WINTER LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY CHEERS!

Step into the magic of Winter as we explore dazzling lights, joyful celebrations, and holiday tradi...

Thank You for Making My First 10 Lessons Special!

When I started teaching on Cafetalk, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but my first 10 lessons turned...

Explore the Big Five personality traits

Explore the Big Five personality traits—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, a...

The R/L Sound Mystery Solved: A Scientific Approach for Japanese Speakers

Introduction Have you ever said "rice" but people heard "lice"? Or maybe you said "light" and...

PHRASAL VERB "to know something / someone inside out"

Hello English-language lovers! For today's column, let's talk about the expression 'to know somethi...

How Picture Reading Can Boost English Speaking Skills

Picture reading is one of the most effective and engaging ways to help you speak more confidently. ...

FROM DURBAN WITH LOVE: LEARNING ENGLISH THE WARM, SOUTH AFRICAN WAY!

Hello everyone! I'm Selina, your friendly English tutor from sunny South Africa. I believe that lan...

New Business English lesson: Talking about your job and company

“What company do you work for?”   “What’s your job?”   If you meet someone in a business situation,...

How to Read & Pronounce Taiwanese (Taigi) in POJ

I just uploaded a new video — Taiwanese Pronunciation in English!  I’ve seen more and more European...

Motivation tends to drop in autumn - how to stay on track

 1. Start Your Day with Purpose Even when it’s dark outside, try to begin your day with something t...

Autumn is a Time of Change - Let's Stay on Track!

Fall (or Autumn) is in the air.  Every day we draw closer to the Holiday Season and, perhaps, farth...

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Between Lessons

Whether you're taking Quick Chat sessions or structured lessons, these tips will help you stay acti...

Why Do Dictation?

When I was in school, we did dictation only in elementary school. Sometimes, it'd be part of a wee...

Introducing Me: Your Safe-Space Tutor

Welcome to the A-Team!!! This is your captain, Angie speaking. Thank you for stopping by! Before I ...

Beyond 'I'm Fine, Thank You': Responding Naturally in English Conversations

Introduction Let me guess: when someone asks "How are you?", do you always answer "I'm fine, thank ...

What Are Critical Thinking Skills ? Why Do They Matter in English?

Language is not only about words. It is also about how you understand ideas, make connections, and ...

AUTUMN RESET! STAY MOTIVATED AND MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE!

As the air becomes cooler and the daylight a little shorter, many learners find their motivation sl...

Small Talk Isn't Small: Mastering the Art of English Conversation Starters

Small Talk Isn't Small: Mastering the Art of English Conversation Starters Introduction Imagine thi...

The Power of Letting Students Speak!

One of the most important parts of learning English is having time to speak,  to make mistakes, try...

In Fine Feather

Blue Jays, Blue Jays sitting in a tree. Blue jays, Blue Jays, how many do you see? Blue Jays, Blue ...

Level Up Your English - Weekend Edition

Weekends feel different, slower mornings, relaxed energy, and a little more freedom to focus on you...

TOEIC Score Breakthrough: The Skills They Don't Test (But You Need for Real English)

Introduction Congratulations! You studied hard and got a 750 on the TOEIC test. That's a grea...

Practice English Through Roleplay: Real-Life Conversations

Want to improve your English speaking skills in everyday situations? ?? Try roleplaying! It’s a fun...

Staying Motivated When Autumn Energy Fades

When the air turns crisp and days grow shorter, many of us start to feel our motivation slip away —...