Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Jane Austen mysteries

This series of books by Stephanie Barron (they are all good, but the latest one is sad because it i...

Phrasal Verb - to take off

Image: Mohamed Hassan, pxhere   Phrasal verb:  to take off  [intransitive verb - no object]   1) To...

Absorbing reading – Riddle of the Sands

This exciting spy novel by Erskine Childers can be read anywhere – but it is especially suited to t...

Unlocking Fluency: The Power of Free Talk for ESL Students

Introduction Learning a new language is like embarking on an exciting journey. For English as a Sec...

Hydrangeas are in bloom!

Hello! I am a Japanese tutor, Muu.As I wrote in my last column, June is the rainy season called "Ts...

Self-introduction v.2.0

When you look at tutorials for 自己紹介（じこしょうかい; self-introductions) in Japanese, you might see somethi...

Detective books - fun to travel with to the beach or on any holiday!

I love to take a book with me when I go travelling, however, often I find it difficult to concentra...

Celebrating 700 lessons on Cafetalk

I am celebrating the milestone of teaching 700 lessons online for several reasons. Firstly, this ac...

「嗎」和 「呢」的差別 / 「嗎」と「呢」の違い / The Difference between 「嗎」and「呢」

「嗎」和 「呢」是華語中最常用、也最主要的兩個表達疑問的助詞，在華語中的使用有明顯的區別，它們主要用於不同類型的句子，具有不同的語氣功能。   這兩者之間最大的特徵與差別是：「嗎」的疑問句主要詢問的...

Exploring the English Language, Communicate with Confidence

It is true that English is a universal language. It is a powerful tool in expressing ideas, giving ...

Why You Are Not Succeeding in English

Learning a new language is a challenging journey, and English, with its nuances and complexities, c...

Rainy season is coming (梅雨がやってくる)

Hello! I am a Japanese language tutor, Muu.. It's been cloudy and rainy in my city so far. June is...

Iriya Morning Glory Festival “Asagao Ichi” ／ 団十郎（Danjuro）を手に入れること（入谷朝顔市）

My summer plan is to buy Danjuro at the Asagao Festival. Do you know about Iriya Morning Glory Fest...

The mislaid sacrifice

The Inner Dialogue With Mystery    Looking  from a distance, I see the  door  of prosperity She sai...

Summer Camping in Weymouth: My Ultimate Dorset Adventure

Summer in Dorset is a time of endless possibilities, and I can't wait to explore the best that the ...

和製英語 - ファイト！

image: pxhere (no attribution required) なぜそれが間違いなのか “Fight” は「けんか」という意味なので、誰かに “fight!”と言うのは他の人に喧嘩を...

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...

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      

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...

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...