Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Expressions - Take it easy

Instead of saying “relax”? Try this natural phrase: “Take it easy” — it means to rest or not stress...

The Eadwine Psalter: The Oldest Palm Reading Guide in Latin

image credit: Eadwine the Scribe, reported as self-portrait, Canterbury (c. 1150s) Palm Reading Hid...

LGBTQ+ related laws around the world 世界のLGBTQ+関連法

In many countries June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ issues. 多くの国では、6月はプライ...

How Good Is Your English Speaking?

Do you ever wonder how good your English speaking is? Maybe you're learning a lot of grammar and vo...

How to Build Study Habits Before Summer Break

As summer vacation approaches, many students are excited about taking a break from their regular st...

A Different Approach For Every Student!

Every individual human being is different! Much like our fingerprints, we are unique. So learning, ...

Turbocharge Your English with Summer Study Hacks!

Hello, amazing ESL learners! Summer is just around the corner, and while you’re dreaming of beach d...

Expressions - I could eat a horse

Instead of saying “I’m really hungry”? Try this fun phrase: “I could eat a horse” — it means you’re...

Short Story - Amazonian Advanture

This video is about my short adventure to Angle Falls I took a couple of years back. It was an exci...

Taking Summer Off? Independent Language Study Tips for English Learners

I'm a Japanese language student myself and, most of the 10 years I spent actively studying, I studi...

Fun Study Habits Before Summer (夏までに楽しく学ぶコツ！)

A few weeks ago, one of my regular students asked me, "Teacher Cindy, How can I keep studying over ...

New teaching times alert!

Hi potential students! I have changed my teaching hours to more suitable times, my classes are stud...

Tone Tips - No

Different Ways to Say “No”! Today’s quick tip is about a simple but important word: “No.” There are...

Meet Your Dedicated English Tutor – Helping You Speak With Confidence!

Hi there! My name is Teacher Dee, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Cafetalk community as your Eng...

Study tips for the summer!

During the summer holidays when people have more free time, I think it's easier to study! You don't...

Wild animals in Britain

In the photo you can see wild red deer, in the Highlands of Scotland. These large red-brown animals...

Something you inherited from your mother.

Her mom loved baking and she used to bring me freshly baked bread. The smell of the bread is so tem...

Spice Up Your Lunch: Nutritious Nigerian Dishes You’ll Love

They say variety is the spice of life—so let’s make your lunch both exciting and healthy! Start wit...

Tone Tips - I'm Sorry

Here’s a quick tip on different ways to say “I’m sorry.” Try these common options: My bad (casual)S...

Expressions - Head out

Do you always say "I'm going out"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "head out" It means...

My potential uniqueness in the unknown

My potential uniqueness in time, space and manner….how to recognize it?

Mourning Customs/ Culture in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual

Mourning Customs in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual In Canada, mourning the death of a loved ...

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。

ネイティブスピーカーは「The other day」とよく言います。この間とか先日という意味です。   例   The other day I went Tsuruma Park.  この間、鶴舞公...

How we measure things in Canada

Photo by William Warby on Unsplash In many areas of Canadian culture, we find a mixture of various ...

The Importance of Free Conversation for Students

Free conversation is very important for students learning English. It helps them speak more natura...

ヘルシーなランチのおすすめ

私は食べるのが大好きです。美味しいもの大好きです。そして体に良いものを摂るよう心がけています。　まず体の内側から大切にしていくと、それが外側にも表れてくるのです。例えば美しい肌や髪の毛でありたいなら...

Expressions - Hit the road

Do you always say “I’m leaving now”? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "hit the road" It...

The most used and useful language in the world.

As of this year, the year of 2025, the most used language in the world is the English language. It ...

How to Make Okonomiyaki and Give Clear Instructions

Eating well helps you work and study better. One great healthy lunch idea is okonomiyaki, a Japanes...

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation By Stephanie Riann  Grief doesn’t just le...