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What is "Correct" English?

Hello Everyone! As many of my students know, I usually put stress on the fact that learning a lang...

Beautiful Lanterns on Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture

I am currently travelling and working in Japan with my Girlfriend on a 'Working Holiday Vis...

Common Western phrases you may hear whilst in the gym

I'm sure we have all had the experience before where we hear someone say something to us (or anothe...

What makes you leave your teacher, or look for a new one?

I am just wanting to ask language students what reasons they have for seeking a new language instru...

Mini Quiz #2

Hello Everyone! School is starting back up in Japan and in the US again, and that means studying a...

10 amazing (and scientifically proven) benefits of practicing Yoga!

Yoga is becoming far more popular in today's day and age in both Eastern and Western cultures. Whil...

Why women should do weight training

I hear a lot of women say, “I don’t want to bulk up like Arnold Schwarzenegger!&rdquo...

Losing weight and keeping it off is possible

I used to work in an office as a legal assistant before I went to nutrition school.  Then on...

A Mini Quiz!

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great Obon/summer vacation. Since some of you may have a bi...

Eight Casual Ways to Say 'Many' in English

When learning a new language, we tend to use the same tried-and-true 'memorized words to express ou...

8月もあと少し

日本はとても暑い（あつい）です。 夏バテなど、注意（ちゅうい）してくださいね。 すこし宣伝（せんでん）をさせていただきます（*^_^*） これは私がカフェトークで日本語を教えている生徒さまが書...

音楽発表会２０１７

今年もオフラインでの音楽発表会が開催されます♪ in 東京 初めての発表を向かえる生徒さんも、 例年演奏にいらしてくださる生徒さんも、 皆様とステキな音楽の一日が過ごせるよう、 今日は私も会...

本日、カフェトーク音楽発表会Live streamあります♪

本日の日本時間13時から、東京の杉並公会堂にて第3回カフェトーク音楽発表会が行われ、私の声楽の生徒さんからもお一人、出演します。 音楽レッスンに興味がある皆さんでも、地方や外国にお住まいの生徒...

How To Speak English With More Confidence

Lots of intermediate and advanced English students want to speak English better. Or, to be more acc...

What makes a good tutor ?

A good student makes for a great tutor. When the students are interested in the lesson content - ...

Did the Japanese First lady pretend not to speak English to avoid Donald Trump ?

If so, do you blame her ? That is the story according to the Independent, what do you think ? Ple...

Spider-man: Homecoming

Last night I did something I haven't done in a long time: go to see a movie in a theatre! I decided...

New Course - Planning your trip to Brazil

1st Lesson: Planning the trip. Reasons to travel to Brazil. Places to visit: natural parks, importa...

I recommend you take a lesson with THIS TUTOR on Cafetalk day.

No, it is not me, but in my opinion he is the most underrated Tutor on Cafetalk. Just msg me here ...

For New and Aspiring Tutors - The definitive guide to Earning on Cafetalk.

Have you noticed how a small group of new tutors outperform the majority, even though their profile...

Group TED 1 Hour Skype - Thurs 10.00 pm

This week we take on Dan Gilbert's  "Why we make Bad Decisions" - Dan teaches us the com...

Preposition Position In English

Learning English has a lot to do with placing the correct words in the correct place. In my experie...

Let's do a number on these lyrics ! - Those were the days my friend ..

Here are the original lyrics to " Those were the days"  by Mary Hopkins Those were the days m...

Common English Grammar Mistakes

Let’s face it, the English language isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to writ...

Parents: Helping your child learn English

Learning English is difficult. It is even harder to when you have to help your child learn English ...

楽しい - Learn English the Fun Way !

楽しい - This is how we have fun ! Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock....

What Is Religion? By Swami Vivekananda

A huge locomotive has rushed on over the line and a small worm that was creeping upon one of ...

My own personal nutrition guidelines

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New individual IELTS lessons

Hello everyone….. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank those of you that have...

THERE IS NO REASON TO LET YOUR ENGLISH FADE AWAY FROM LACK OF USE ! - ATTEND SUNDAY 9.00 PM GROUP HOUR

The natural way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it, to do activities in the language,...