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Let's Celebrate!

2 reasons for celebration today! Firstly...it's the weekend! What do you have planned? Let me know ...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - My top tips

The IELTS Speaking Part 1 is your chance to make a strong first impression. Lasting 4–5 minutes, it...

Starting a new semester

Tips for Starting a New Semester Successfully Starting a new semester can feel both exciting and ov...

オックスフォードでの2学期の振り返り- Reflections from Two Semesters at Oxford

Vocabulary steep learning curve – 急激な学習曲線 think outside the box – 型にはまらない考え方をする hidden curriculu...

Survival Guide: Tips for Students Starting a New Semester

A new semester is like a fresh notebook-full of possibilities, slightly intimidating, and probably ...

The Richness of Traditional Culture in the Philippines!

Did you know that there are so many different cultures, right here in the Philippines?  There are m...

How Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Boost Fluency

Speaking English at the workplace or in daily conversations can be challenging, even for those who ...

Interview Basics

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IELTS Tasks 1 and 2 writing tips

Hi to all of you IELTS students who are looking to take your IELTS exam in the coming weeks or mont...

The Power of Short Posts and Attention-Grabbing Headlines

In the fast-paced digital world, grabbing attention quickly is essential. Whether you're crafting b...

Maternity Break

Dear students,Thank you for your support the last couple of years. I will be taking a break from Ap...

✰The Best Technique for Fluent Speaking✰

One of the most effective ways to improve your speaking skills is to learn how to think on your fee...

Make up....

So many English learners find phrasal verbs and prepositions difficult to master, and it's not surp...

Japan secured qualification for the 2026 Football World Cup

Japan secured qualification for the 2026 Football World Cup after a thrilling and hard-fought campa...

إرادة الله لها النفوذ المستمر و العبد الغافل يُقابلها بالبرمجة 2 / 2

الغريب ليس في المملوك عندما يُسَلِّم سوطَ السيطرة لسيده طوعا منه، و لكن الغريب هو عندما يتخلَّى الس...

Making Maple Memories

Do you like maple syrup? Canada is known for maple trees, maple leaves, and maple syrup. Here in On...

What You Will Gain from My 'Exploring Perspectives' lesson

Effective communication is about more than just speaking English correctly - it's about understandi...

Quick tips: weary vs. wary

Recently, I’ve been hearing more and more English speakers mixing up the adjectives “weary” and “wa...

How to Offer to Help Politely in English

When was the last time you offered to help someone in English?What did you say?To learn more polite...

The Eccentric and Fun Traditions of Britain

Britain is a country famed for its peculiar customs and traditions, many of which seem to defy logi...

'Climate Change' is a consequence of GEOENGINEERING

One of the most concerning aspects of geoengineering is its potential to change the climate in unpr...

Seasonal Weather in March and English Expressions about it

It is true according to the British weather office, the Met, that all our seasons are getting warme...

春になるとやってくる！花粉症とは？Most common allergies in Japan around this time!

Hi, everyone! こんにちは！It's Sana-sensei here! How are y'all doing? In Japan, it's getting warmer and ...

White day VS Valentine's day

In Japan and Korea, Valentine's Day is a bit different. Women give chocolates to men on February 14...

Serotonin from Heaven… How to boost your brain…!

The brain manufactures those chemical agents when you don’t know, when you don’t have “the because ...

I'm the #1 English Tutor this month!

Dear Cafetalk Community,I'm happy and excited to announce that I received the #1 Ranking in the Eng...

Why Aim for a Higher Band Score Instead of the Minimum in IELTS

  Many IELTS test-takers approach the exam with a specific target score in mind—often the minimum b...

Gestures of Love in Italy

1. Symbolic Gifts  .Flowers (especially red roses, a symbol of passion) .Baci Perugina with roman...

Black Cat Wins an Oscar!

This year’s Academy Awards ceremony was particularly special for a small country in the northeast o...

10% Off All New Students!

Dear Cafetalk Community,I heard it's starting to feel like spring in Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Ch...