Cafetalk Tutor's Column

A Journal Writing Kickstarter

There is no better way to improve your language skills than to invest time and effort and stay comm...

I know my Grammar and Vocabulary but I still can't SPEAK IN ENGLISH in practical situations

Many language learners have shared that they have learnt grammar and vocabulary when they were in s...

WRITING a journal DAILY. What should I write about?

Writing daily is a good exercise to keep your English in check and achieve consistent practice. Kee...

TEA, TEH, CHAI

I just read that this week’s topic would be on TEA and it wouldn’t be ME if I did not blog about on...

Describing Pictures – Scene vs Scenery

Vocabulary can sometimes be tricky. Today let’s look at the difference between the words 'scene' an...

I struggle with English when I have to explain my project

"I struggle with English when I have to explain a project or when I am required to speak on a parti...

Ways to Improve on Speaking

There are several ways to improve yourself in speaking. Here are some that you can consider with a ...

Active listening and Effective communication

In active listening, one makes a conscious effort to listen to the speaker and understand the infor...

GRAMMAR EDITING

Tourism is seen by many countries as an important source of income, yet countries must also conside...

How do you interrupt someone politely?

Interruptions may arise under various situations. You might need to stop somebody who appears to be...

Expressing your Opinion and Holding a Discussion

Do you struggle with prolonged discussions? Do you find it hard to express your opinion? What are t...

What to Expect When DESCRIBING A PICTURE

You could be expected by an examiner: Ø  To expand on your narrative using both complex and compoun...

READ Aloud to work on your vocal muscles, improve speech, clarity and confidence

Have you ever struggled to understand what someone is trying to say because their words and sentenc...

Techniques for Improving Spoken and Written English

Are you struggling with techniques to improve your spoken and written English?To speak and write we...

IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY - USE IT OR LOSE IT

The age-old adage is something we’re already familiar with by now……Practice Makes Perfect! Regular ...

PHRASAL VERBS AT WORK - A DIALOGUE BETWEEN BOB AND JASON

Phrasal Verbs are frequently used in speech. Have a read of the dialogue below between Bob,the boss...

Indefinite Articles (A/An) and Uncountable nouns

What are uncountable nouns? Uncountable nouns are nouns or things that we cannot count or divide in...

Understanding Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are widely used in speech. Although mastering phrasal verbs might be difficult, under...

WRITING DAILY - JOURNALING

There are many ways to improve our language skills. One of this is to write daily. You can do this ...

Pronounce Well by Reading Aloud

Improving pronunciation is key to ensure that you are understood by your listeners when you speak i...

Speaking and Fluency in English

Many learners struggle with fluency in their early stages of speaking. It is good to remember that ...

PHRASAL VERBS ON MONEY

In this evening's column, we'll learn a few phrasal verbs that can be used when talking about money...

Good Habits - Committing to my walks

I love walking , especially where there is nature. I have an absolute love for gigantic, evergreen,...

Speak with Clarity

Reading aloud and working on your pronunciation can help to improve your clarity in real conversati...

Shinrin-yoku

I have an absolute love for trees and find their greenery absolutely therapeutic. Since the year co...

Intensive Writing and Speaking Bootcamps

A bootcamp? Isn’t it hard work? What’s the point? Bootcamps in writing and speaking aren’t all that...

PHRASAL VERBS - GETTING READY FOR WORK

Here is a text you can read on someone who is getting ready for work. There are many phrasal verbs ...

PHRASAL VERBS AT WORK

Hello Everyone! In my last column we examined phrasal verbs at school. In today’s column we shall l...

PHRASAL VERBS AT SCHOOL

Learning Phrasal Verbs within context could be effective when trying to understand how they can be ...

Different ways of saying I disagree

Today, let’s take a look at simple phrases of disagreement: I’m afraid I disagree I see what you’re...