Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Moving from Small Talk to Meaningful Conversations

In today’s column, we’ll explore how to smoothly shift from friendly small talk to more serious dis...

The people I'm going to see this summer.

Hi, I'm Meg.S.It's been ages since I last posted my column. How've you been doing?As for me, it's b...

Summer Vacation!

This summer vacation is the first real summer vacation for me - it started early, already in May. I...

SUMMER IN SPAIN! Vocabulary and Conversation

Are you planning a trip to Spain in the near future, maybe a summer vacation? Here are some ide...

Archimedes and The Arbelos

Hello Students,Here's another one for you. This time, we're not going to calculate a certain measur...

Summer vacations plans

Each of us is waiting for summer. For many, summer is their favorite time of the year, first of all...

Islander Vacation~Crop Over in Barbados!!! (Culture)

On the beautiful island of Barbados. There are many amazing things but two amazing things are my fa...

Summer vacation plans

Photo: My Dad, Mr. BBQAlthough I already took a few days off in June to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia,...

MY WEEKLY TOPIC VIBE: Why Confidence Is Important to Happiness

Confidence and happiness are closely intertwined, with confidence playing a significant role in fos...

If I were a color, ...

... I would be green. Definitely green. As this is my favourite color. I feel thirsty if I can't se...

The miscarriage of an economy

If I were a colour ..

If I were a colour, I would not be black. Black feels classy and formal. I'm none of those. I would...

This is so Rojak

Given the diversity of people in Malaysia, our food is often a result of cross-cultural influences....

The whole world is invaded……who is the invader ?

The system of MammonismThrough the pages of history, we can’t help but to see a rich and a poor, al...

Digital Nomads in Rio: A Win-Win or a Cause for Concern?

One of the most popular articles I have used with my students this year has been one discussing dig...

How to Improve Listening Comprehension

It was a hot and humid day as I waited for the bus. Sweat rolled down my spine, and the loud whine ...

Talking about insults in English

Nobody likes to be insulted, and most people don’t want to insult others, but insults occur all the...

He picked his pocket - football (soccer) idiom

Do you know what a pickpocket is?Usually we use this to describe someone who steals something from ...

Phrasal Verbs in Conversations

While vocabulary and grammar are essential aspects, one area that often goes unnoticed but plays a ...

VERY ORDINARY SERIES Ⅵ OF MY WANTING TO KEEP TOUCH WITH EVERYONE

At last rainy season has finished all over Japan! 「世の中からお金をなくす」ことで世界は平和になるby 前澤友作 (リンク) https://no...

Summer trip 2023

Been there done that       versus       I'd do it in a heartbeat. Been there done that this is a ...

كآبة الحياة.....أين المفر؟

和製英語　ー コンセント

なぜそれが間違いなのか  これは英語の "concentric plug "に由来します。ただし、これは古い言葉なので、英語のネイティブスピーカーにはなじみがないでしょう。   「コンセント」は、ネ...

Did you know that..... Knowing all the sounds in Spanish allows you to read even if you don't know the words.

Did you know that..... Knowing all the sounds in Spanish allows you to read even if you don't know ...

الإنسان...... ذلك الإنسان الرّبّاني

Exploring the Impact of AI in Children's TV: Engaging Education or Digital Dilemma?

Artificial intelligence is the latest big thing and one of the fastest-developing technologies. Thr...

MY WEEKLY VIBE: Understanding and Developing Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as we...

Prepositions after verbs (?)

This is one of the trickiest parts of the language so I have compliled a few examples to make it ea...

The First Big Milestone!

I am delighted to share that I have now completed 100 lessons on Cafetalk. It has been quite a jour...

Do you Doodle?

The wiggly, squiggly lines and sketchy drawings you make in the margins of your notes or cartoon fi...