Cafetalk Tutor's Column

#1 Ranking Again! I'm So Happy!

Hello Cafetalk Students!I just wanted to tell you, "I'm on Cloud 9"! (Do you know what this America...

How to get a 9 in IELTS Listening? Part 1

Want to hear what a Band 9 scorer in IELTS Listening sounds like? Tune in below! ?? IELTS Listening...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 1

It can be tricky to figure out which structure to use when talking about how to do an action, why a...

How Journals and Books can make your Free Time more meaningful

If you're a busy learner, you probably want your English classes to be as useful as possible. One ...

ROAD ADVENTURE IN COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)

Taking a road trip to one of the West African French countries was one of my highlights for last ye...

It Makes Me Tremble - An Essay about Stage Fright

It Makes Me Tremble - An Essay about Stage Fright     Shy people can’t explain why they’re shy.  It...

?? Meet My Animal Friends – English Is an Adventure!

Hi everyone! I'm Teacher Linda, and I love helping young learners fall in love with English ?? One ...

Why Learning English Can Boost Your Future Income: A Guide for Japanese Students

For many Japanese students, English may seem like just another school subject or a test requiremen...

New Self-Introduction Video

This is a kind invitation to view my new self-introduction video. It quickly talks about who I am, ...

My enthusiasm that could not be mine

If the enthusiasm is not mine, big chances that all my emotions will be extrinsically stored inside...

Expressions - In hot water

Do you always say "I'm in trouble"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "in hot water" It ...

SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A WORLD CITIZEN!

Welcome to the Sensational Super-Modern English Language Course for the Modern World of 21st centur...

Please tell me about how I can improve my English.

Please tell me about how I can improve my English…   This is something that a lot of English langua...

Expressions - Running on fumes

Do you always say "I'm tired"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "running on fumes" It m...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, today we’ll look at how to explain the method of doing something and the to...

There's much more to communication than grammar and vocabulary!

Are correct grammatical structures alone enough to achieve your communicative goals? In a scene fr...

Longer English Lessons Might Be the Best Investment in Your Learning Journey

When learning a language, time isn’t just a number—it’s a space for growth, connection, and meaning...

Job Interview: "Where do you see yourself in 5 years / 10 years?"

Image created on Canva"Where do you see yourself in 5 years / 10 years?" This question guarantees t...

New service possibilty

I am considering offering the option to read aloud any text you may need in English. I haven't deci...

Healthy, Creative, Fun - Rest your Mind with these Brain Break Ideas

This column was inspired by this week's Weekly Topic: Fun Brain Break Ideas Did you ever hear the ...

Road Tripping in JAPAN!

Today is, sadly, my last day with my rental car in Japan. I’ve been traveling solo on a 20-day roa...

英語学習者向記事とビデオ Articles and Videos for studying English - Voice of America Learning English website

https://learningenglish.voanews.com   英語学習者向けに作られた記事とビデオのウェブサイト A website of articles and videos de...

Unlock Your Creativity: Playful Brain Breaks to Refresh Your Day

Brain breaks are those delightful little intermissions in the marathon of mental exertion, akin to ...

Borscht: Ukraine's Vibrant National Dish

Borscht: Ukraine's Vibrant National Dish Borscht is more than just a soup; it's a culinary symbol o...

Helping Your Child Learn English at Home

Learning English as a foreign language can be fun and exciting — especially when parents and childr...

The Best Way to Take a Brain Break for Kids

When kids (or adults!) are learning, their brains work hard. But after a while, focus fades, and fr...

Business English - how to talk about your job

"What do you do?"This question means "What is your job?"Have you ever had to explain your job to so...

Expressions - Under the weather

Here’s a natural English phrase: "under the weather" It means you're not feeling well—maybe just a ...

Expressions - Over the moon

Do you always say "I'm happy"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "over the moon" It mean...

Healthy Lunch? Crunchy Vegetable Stir Fry!

From time to time, I make this super easy crunchy vegetarian dish: it has lots of mushrooms (any ki...