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Spring flowers

Walking in my local park recently has been a real pleasure because the spring bulbs are really bloo...

Speak Better English: Admit You Have No Idea!

Speak Better English: Admit You Have No Idea! Communication / Confidence / Asking Questions "Ye...

Useful Japanese for Restaurants: “How Many People?” and “This Way, Please”

Have you ever felt nervous about entering a restaurant in Japan? Many learners worry about what the...

Japanese Izakaya Phrases for Beginners: “Toriaezu Nama de” and “Kanpai!”

What does “Toriaezu nama de” mean?   This phrase means:   “For now, draft beer, please.”   Toriaezu...

What is your favorite Pokémon?

Happy Pokémon Day!!!!  Here is a quick quizz to test your knowledge:  “I Choose You!” Who is Ash’...

Questions you should never be afraid to ask your tutor

As a tutor I noticed over the years, in order to be respectful and polite, students feel shy to ask...

Is Two Really Better Than One?

“They say two is better than one.” “No man is an island.” Both statements point to one truth: we ar...

Pearly Whites

"I come at night when you are asleep, For something small you safely keep. I leave a gift under you...

【東京駅周辺 #04】キャラクターの世界｜JP/EN/繫中

東京駅の地下には、「東京キャラクターストリート」というかわいらしい世界があります。さまざまなキャラクターショップが並ぶのですが、その中でも最近特に人気なのが「ちいかわ」のショップです。注目すべきは、...

When Things Don’t Go as Planned

What do you do when your plans fall apart? When anxiety gets loud, insecurity creeps in, and you fe...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

Hey all! This is the sixth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your...

【新着講師ランキング1位になりました】｜JP/EN/繫中

こんにちは、Chiharuです。このたび、新着講師ランキングで1位になることができました。いつもレッスンを受講してくださっているみなさま、本当にありがとうございます。現在は、フリートークやビジネス日...

【東京駅周辺 #05】上野駅｜JP/EN/繫中

上野駅には、地下に新幹線ホームがあります。上野駅の開業は1883年。明治時代から「北へ向かう玄関口」として発展してきました。高度経済成長期には、地方から東京へ働きに来る若者たちが、この駅に降り立ちま...

Back to the 90s

I was born in the 80s, and although I have a lot of nostalgia for that decade now, my memory of it ...

【#1 in the New Tutor Rankings】Thank you for your support!

Hello, I’m Chiharu. I’m happy to share that I ranked #1 among new teachers. Thank you so much to ev...

What Is the Weekend for You?

What is the weekend for you? Is it rest? Is it productivity? Is it escape? Or is it reflection? For...

English Skills for Students – Reading, Writing & Grammar!

Hello everyone! Are you looking to improve your English reading, writing, and grammar skills in a c...

Questions You Should Never Be Afraid to Ask Your Tutor

Taking lessons on Cafetalk should feel comfortable and supportive. Remember, your tutor is here to ...

What is the meaning of Hinamatsuri...

This is a special day for families with daughters, and it includes a number of traditions. I would ...

Basic and essencial questions to ask your tutor in any lesson

Here are some of what I consider the most useful and essencial questions you can ask your tutor in ...

【湘南ライフ#05】海が見えるスケートボードパーク｜JP/EN/繫中

3月になり、少しずつ暖かくなってきました。 今回は、江の島の近くにある HUG RIDE PARK を訪れました。 海を眺めながらスケートボードを楽しめる、開放的な場所です。 隣のレストランでは、パ...

Things you can ask your tutor

Some things can be considered private, inappropriate or rude to be asking someone. However, you sho...

“Sunday Afternoon — Reset, Reflect, Restart.”

Sunday afternoon is more than just the end of the weekend. It is a quiet space between rest and res...

【日本の日常 #05】ゆるキャラ｜JP/EN/繁中

日本の街を歩いていると、ときどきかわいらしいキャラクターを見かけます。地域のマスコットは「ゆるキャラ」と呼ばれています。その代表的な存在が、くまモンです。くまモンは熊本県の公式キャラクター。黒い体に...

Don't be afraid to try it!

For me it's more fun and more pleasant to learn something new, while talking with each other, disco...

The Rule of Three: How to Sound Like a Leader in Any Meeting

In my 17 years at companies like Philip Morris and Glovo, I’ve noticed one major difference between...

Always help to have a goal, even a simple one.

This beautiful place is one of my favorite places ever to do cardio. The hot steamed buns (nikuman)...

Learn Canva in Japanese! Create Your Own Profile Icon 【Lesson in JP/EN】

Would you like to improve your design skills while using Japanese?  “I want an icon that represents...

【新課程通知】用 Canva 製作自己的個人頭像

要不要一邊使用日語，一邊學習設計技能呢？「我想要一個有自己風格的頭像，但不知道該怎麼做……」 如果你也有這樣的想法，這堂新課程很適合你！   你可以從 6 種範例風格中選擇喜歡的頭像， 在 25 ...

New lesson soon!

Soon i will add a new class, a full body/aerobic session. You will be able to do it at home without...