Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Salty winters in Canada

Photo: my boots, covered in salt, after walking outside for 20 minutes in the winter When snow, sl...

Rocket in beautiful Japanese Phrases‼Part.1

Do you use beautiful Japanese, even if it's Japanese language? Many people, even Japanese, do not u...

Decoding News Headlines in News Articles

In this column, I’d like to dive into the art of news headline reading. Headlines are like gateways...

Le 2ème souffle de la conscience et le dynamisme du désespoir

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Quick tips: news headlines

News headlines in English may be a little tricky to understand because they are grammatically diffe...

How can I reach advanced level of English?

Hello everyone!Maybe at the moment, you're spending a few minutes a day on apps or the BBC and not ...

CONCENTRATION

CONCENTRATION (Delivered at the Washington Hall, San Francisco, on March 16, 1900) [This and the fo...

ESL for 2024: 5 tips

We made it through the first week of 2024!Have you made it your resolution to become fluent in Engl...

貸本屋の思い出をお聞きしたい！

こんにちはカフェタークの皆様！   私は博士論文を書く中で、研究テーマは貸本屋と貸本マンガです。50年代から70年代の間、貸本屋に通う経験のある生徒さんにお願いがあります。もしよろしければ、その経験...

Make time to study English in your own time.

Even if you set smart goals and don't procrastinate, finding time to have language lessons is still...

Special lesson on festivals in the UK イギリスの祭日特別レッスン

Happy New Year! あけましておめでとうございます！As you probably know, people in the UK and many other countries cel...

Consistent IELTS Writing Practice

Are you a Future IELTS Achiever?   Writing proficiency is a key component of success in the IELTS e...

Reflecting on Year 2023

2023 has been a year of profound transformations and joyful milestones for me. Graduating from grad...

Idioms and Phrases relating to sleep patterns. Upper intermediate Listening Comprehension.

Good morning from Europe everyone. Are you finding settling back into a good sleep pattern for work...

My Cafetalk highlights of 2023

2023 was my first year at Cafetalk and I have enjoyed every moment.It's hard to pick out just one m...

Walking at the beach

It's very cold here in the UK, but nothing quite wakes you up and energises you more than a walk al...

My First Year in Cafetalk

After 39 years of teaching English online, and in person, and in 6 countries, I joined Cafetalk as ...

Start Journal Writing this New Year

In the fast-paced world we live in, finding the time for dedicated language lessons can be challeng...

"Surrounded by idiots" Part 2. Includes audiobook link and shorter video link.

I have finished reading this very interesting and supportive book on communication. I have added a ...

Do you need a study mentor?

I have just launched my new package to provide tutorial lessons as an English Language study mentor...

New Year, New Skills: Japanese art

I visited Japan in April, 2O23. Since that trip, I got fascinated with Japan and started to learn J...

Positive Change is Coming :-)

Be Happy and be Healthy in 2024!It is said that the first step to creating positive change is 'know...

"Surrounded by Idiots" Part 1, Improving communication skills.

This year my main goal is to improve my Spanish however I also feel I could improve my communicatio...

Stretching, Breathwork, Meditation - Home Exercise Worksheets - *DISCOUNT*

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The importance of reading can not be underestimated!

The importance of reading can not be underestimated.   I came across this sign while out walking in...

Stretching, Mobility and Breathwork - Pre-Release!!!

It's finally here.My daily routine for stretching, mobility and breathwork.A COMPLETE routine that ...

Are you a Spender or a Saver? Part 2

Please check out Part 1 which was posted yesterday. You have probably spent a lot of money recently...

New Learning Opportunities in 2024: ESL

Happy New Year!Are you starting the new year with maybe a new job, or have to attend a special even...

New year, new books: The Wager

One of my resolutions for 2024 is to get back into reading (paper) books and spend a bit less time ...