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日本人はなぜすぐ返信しないの？｜LINE文化から学ぶ自然な日本語 Why Don’t Japanese People Reply Right Away? | Learn Natural Japanese Through LINE Culture

こんにちは、Shokoです！ Hello, I’m Shoko! みなさんは、日本人とLINEをしていて、Have you ever messaged Japanese people on LINE...

Acknowledgement from Yokota High School!

Hello Cafetalk Community, I’m truly honored and grateful to be part of the YHS family, and ...

My favorite German dessert: Mohnkuchen mit Streusel

Cake is very popular in Germany and we have many different types of cakes. That's why there are bak...

My Favorite Dessert

Malva Pudding: A Sweet Taste of South Africa Have you ever tried Malva Pudding? This beloved South ...

Read Aloud, Speak Better!

Did you know that one of the easiest ways to improve your English speaking fluency is simply by rea...

My JLPT Experience

Over a week ago, the Japanese embassy in Tunisia organized a ceremony to congratulate those who pas...

Watercooler Sundays: TV and Movie Chat

Watercooler Sundays  Mastering TV and Movie Chat Small Talk • Conversation Skills • Pop Culture...

Low Mood Days: Small Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again

Some days just feel a little off. You wake up and everything is fine, but you don’t feel as rested ...

Pumpkin Pie — My Favorite Dessert

    I asked myself, “What’s my favorite dessert?” After about 10 seconds of thinking, the answer wa...

いつも ≠ always?! ”Itsumo" ≠ "always" ?! Understanding Japanese Frequency Adverbs

「おまえ、いつも食べてるよね？」…いや、いつも じゃないし！    今日は 使えると べんりな 頻度（ひんど/frequency）の副詞（ふくし/adverbs）の整理（せいり）！ (Englis...

“Six-ish” — The English You Actually Hear

This is a topic that came up around Ten-ish in a lesson last night.One thing that often surprises l...

Are You Answering the Question Properly?

Today's column will be about common writing habits that lower test scores. Many English learners sp...

Using public transit in Vancouver, Canada

Are you interested in coming to Vancouver, BC, Canada? If you end up coming here, you may need to u...

Office Hour Thursdays: Hold That Thought! (Meeting Interruptions)

Office Hour Thursdays Hold That Thought: Meeting Interruptions Business English • Meeting Skill...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: The Taste of Memories

Weekly Topic WEDNESDAYS The Taste of Memories Food • Conversation • Culture Today's Main Cou...

My June Challenge: 3 Stories, 3 Conversations, and a Cup of Coffee ☕️

I’ve decided that for June, I’m setting a small but meaningful goal for myself: to read 3 new short...

Scottish Highlands

Friendly English & Portuguese Tutor | Beginners Welcome | Travel, Business & Culture

Hi! I'm a passionate English and Portuguese tutor who loves helping complete beginners take their v...

One of my favorite foods!

While i was visiting Japan, Unagui was definitely one of my favorite foods! What about you? What ar...

My favourite dish - Palak Paneer

Hello everyone,I love the Indian dish - Palak Paneer (Indian spinach curry with homemade cheese). T...

My Absolute Favorite Dish: The King of Nigerian Celebrations.

Hello everyone!  Today, I want to step away from grammar and pronunciation rules to share something...

My favorite dessert

Warm, soft, slightly caramelized, and especially good with custard or ice cream. It’s one of the mo...

新着講師ランキングにランクイン！ Ranked #3 Among New Tutors

  カフェトークを はじめて 約３週間ですが、みなさまの おかげで ランクインしました！ ほんとうに ありがとうございます。 これからも よろしくお願いします！ I made it into th...

Vicariousness through the Prophet PBUH… what non-Muslims should know

This video explores the concept of vicariousness—the psychological tendency to live through other c...

Canadian desserts

Photo: Butter tartsToday I’d like to introduce 3 of the most well-known Canadian desserts, and then...

Hello!!

Hello everyone!  I'm Mariem, a new tutor here teaching English, French, and Arabic (and collage wor...

Quick tips: might as well

“Might as well” is an idiom that shows support or agreement with a course of action because it is t...

Pop Culture Tuesdays: Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg?

Pop Culture Tuesdays Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg? Idioms • Casual English • Pop Culture "You're pu...

Small Goals for June: A Time to Reset!

It’s nearly June, and for me it always feels like a quiet in-between month. It’s the perfect time t...

الجهاز العصبي والجهاز الهضمي......هما منبع السعادة أو الهلاك

كيمياء السعادة....كيف تحول المعدة الدوافع البيولوجية إلى حالات وعي أعلى This video (in Arabic), exp...