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Plans for summer 2024

The days are getting longer in Toronto (sunset is around 9 pm now) and summer will be here soon. Be...

Overcoming Mental Translation for Better English Fluency Through Daily Speech and Reading

Learning English can be challenging, especially when you're used to thinking in your native languag...

SUPER MODERN BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY!

Hello everyone!  Here is some business English vocabulary: The future of work is likely to be shap...

Standby Instant lessons

Welcome to Your 20-Minute Free Talk Lesson! Hello! My name is Teacher Peter, and I’m excited to hav...

Keeping Cool with Permaculture this Summer

Here in southern Spain, many people describe the summer months of July and August as like ‘being in...

Basic English Conversation information.

When it comes to having a basic conversation with someone in English, it’s something that’s not tha...

World Bicycle Day (世界自転車デー!)

Hello! I am Muu.,a Japanese language tutor.   Today, June 3rd, is World Bicycle Day. It is one of t...

Theology.........can we intellectualize this science?

Theology…… The science where the “when”, the “where” and the “how” disappear      

Philosophy for beginners

Philosophy is a discipline that explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, ...

Invitation to a traditional music cafe☕

Are you interested in music?If you like music, how about Japanese music?And, do you know kimono, ka...

The Benefits of Daily Conversations in English

1. Real-Life Practice Daily conversations let you use what you’ve learned in real situations, makin...

Chavs: The Nameless Subculture (B1 / B2 level reading)

A subculture is a group within a larger culture that has different values, behaviors, and interests...

Take My Exciting New ESL Lesson: "Take Me with You on Your Journey"

Looking for a fun and flexible way to improve your English listening and speaking skills? My new E...

Travelling from the UK to France

Hi! Recently I went on a little trip to France. I've been to France several times and I thought peo...

世界禁煙デー "World No Tabacco Day"

こんにちは！英語・日本語講師のMuu.（むう）です。本日5月31日は「世界禁煙デー」です。英語では「World No Tabacco Day」と表記されます。1989年に世界保健機構（World H...

The Subtle Difference Between Happiness and Joy / 高興與快樂的微妙差別

Welcome to Crow Mimicry! Today, we are going to discuss two commonly used Chinese words: "高興" (joy)...

Studying with textbooks: Survey

Today I’d like to ask some questions about people’s experiences learning with textbooks! I would lo...

PHRASAL VERB: to kick (something) off

Image by Simona Robová from PixabayMeaning: To start or begin something (usually an event or activi...

10% Off New Students Only!

Hello Cafetalk Community!I hope you're doing well! I am offering a 10% Discount for new students on...

Welcome to Germany !!

How much do you know about Germany?My name is Jonas and I'm a new Cafetalk teacher from Germany. 私は...

Haiku as a Communication Tool

Haiku is a form of poetry with strict rules about the number of syllables per line. It has a number...

Why do some people laugh to the point of tears?

Laughter that brings tears is a fascinating mix of emotions and body reactions. When we find someth...

Talking about humour in English: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the basics, some common phrases, and different types of humo...

The Importance of Tenses in IELTS Speaking

Mastering verb tenses is crucial for excelling in the IELTS speaking test. Proper use of tenses enh...

Tears of Joy with my Son

Being a parent is a journey. Nearly every day there seems to be something to cause stress, some kin...

Talking about humour in English: Part 1

Since the weekly column topic is about humour and laughing this week, I’d like to share some vocabu...

Dumb and Dumber: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy

  If you’re looking for a movie that will have you laughing so hard you cry, "Dumb and Dumber" is t...

Custom made lessons

Unlock Your Potential with my Adult English Classes! Are you looking to advance your career, trave...

HOW TO EXPRESS PAST IN ENGLISH

This video is the third in a series of four videos about expressing the present, past, and future t...

My Favorite Anime Growing Up

When I was a kid (back in the 1980s), Anime was nowhere near as popular in America as it is now. In...