Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Just plain French and (Business) English in a nutshell

When I left school, with few qualifications, little did I know how my life would pan out.  I went t...

Forest bathing

Hello everyone! Forest bathing Let's take a forest bath and heal both body and mind! Let's enjoy ...

Japan ranks 92nd in English proficiency, lowest ever.

(The Mainichi Shimbun News Online)https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241114/p2a/00m/0na/007000c...

"Master the Art of Small Talk: Build Confidence in Any Conversation"

Small talk refers to casual, light conversations often used to break the ice, fill silence, or crea...

Winter song

Hello everyone! Winter is coming soon in Japan. One of my favorite songs is "冬がくる前に" It's a wonderf...

鹿を英語で？

At the Dai Nagoya Building, there is a beautiful winter wonderland scene at the moment. It includes...

Best way to learn from online lessons ( In my opinion)

It's no secret that online learning can be a bit overwhelming and does have its challenges. Some ma...

About Learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there are many who’s only concern is to pass an English exam and...

"To or Too? How to Choose the Right Word Easily"

Why Are “To” and “Too” So Confusing? The words “to” and “too” are small but mighty—and often a sour...

Why I'm hooked on K-dramas.

When I first arrived in Korean in 1999, I met a young pastor who lamented the fact that Korea just ...

New Grammar-Based Lessons

  Hello, everyone. I now offer grammar-based lessons. They are based on the excellent textbook, Es...

Do you know the difference between “は” and “が”?

Hi, I'm Mika:)みなさん、こんにちは！ 日本語講師のMikaです！ Today, I would like to introduce the difference between the...

The Inner Game of Sports and Life

In the ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ by W. Timothy Gallwey explores how mental focus and self-awarenes...

The jacaranda trees are blooming beautifully in my street

Every year in November the jacaranda trees in my street make a beautiful display of purple. The dro...

The psychic forces after life

Two opposing forces in the physical world; the force of attraction and the force of levitation. The...

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation When i...

Quick tips: groups of animals

Did you know that English has many words to describe different groups of animals? Here are the most...

Speak English with more Confidence

1. Practise Small Talk Daily.    Engaging in brief conversations daily helps build fluency and con...

Tips For Online Learning That You Already Know

I'm pretty sure you already know all these, but have not fully embraced them.  I am an online learn...

How to Get the Most from Your Online Lessons: Top Tips for Effective Learning

Online English lessons are a great way to learn the language, as it can be really fun and useful. I...

Unlock Your Chinese Listening Potential: Fast and Effective Methods

Video Context:This student is taking a Chinese listening exam, and the question is as follows:Woma...

A few useful English abbreviations

Here are some useful English abbreviations that you could add to your vocabulary:TTYL - talk to you...

Learn English This Koyo and Save 55% with Ms Judy!

Looking to brush up on your English skills while enjoying the beautiful Japanese fall foliage (Koy...

UNDOUKAI

Hello everyone! In Japan, there is an event called undokai in the fall. Studōkai is a major autumn ...

Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Online Learning

First and foremost, it is essential to set specific learning goals before starting an online course...

Socializing

This lesson will help improve socializing and communication skills. It will also guide you on aspec...

The 5 most common interview questions

Here are five of the most common interview questions, along with tips on how to approach each one: ...

What I miss about Korea

I lived in Korea for over 20 years. I’ve been back in the UK for 4 years. In many ways it’s easier ...

Tips and Tricks for Online Learning...I think

Online learning: the digital classroom where you’re the only one showing up in sweatpants. It’s a ...

The Value and Future Opportunities of Learning Chinese 「中国語学習の価値と未来の機会」

1. Bilingual Advantages and Future Opportunities In the process of globalization, bilingual or mul...