Cafetalk Tutor's Column

What is it in a "Nothingburger"?

Good afternoon, everyone! Welcome back to Yishu’ column! Today we are gonna talk about a very inter...

(麗しの薔薇）The Beautiful Roses

The Beautiful RosesMy English broadcasting below:https://stand.fm/episodes/622ea1e89893100007b427ce...

Sharing a message to the world “Thank you Cafetalk!!”

日英バイリンガル講師の スティーブン 孝之 シャレットです。 私は、20年前に来日して以来、バイリンガルという事もあって、これまでに英語の個人レッスンのリクエストをたくさん頂いてきました。時代もあっ...

Do you celebrate Easter in your country?

In the Philippines where majority are Catholics, two religious events are celebrated each year.  Th...

On the spur of the moment

Do you know this useful idiom "on the spur of the moment"? If not, take a look at the video.

I found this on a hike!

What do you think it could be?!

Food photos from the best restaurants in Milan *DROOL!*

Hello everyone!Last week, I spent a few days in Milano with my mother! She flew in from Lebanon, an...

Another foxy photo :-)

These guys are amazing creatures. So kind hearted and intelligent. Do not believe everything you re...

The plot thickens!

Today, I am introducing the phrase ‘the plot thickens’. It’s a light-hearted way of saying that a s...

And lo and behold...

Do you like telling stories? Well, what happens when you want to introduce a surprising turn of eve...

Easter: A time of Mystery and Black Magic

Growing up in England the two biggest holidays were the Christian events of Christmas and Easter. E...

It's the smell for me!

When you think of something you love or hate, what is the main reason? We have an expression you ca...

Hi! I already got back from staycation!

Dear Cafetalk Community!How are you doing? I hope this Tutor's column post finds you well! Salute!I...

Have you ever seen a fox this close up before!?

This guy was so friendly!He just came right up to me like a dog.I love animals :-)

How to talk about Easter in Chinese

1.      复(fù) 活(huó) 节(jié) 快(kuài) 乐(lè)！ Happy Easter! 2.      复(fù) 活(huó) 节(jié) 是(shì) 纪(jì) 念...

A Common Grammar Mistake!

Hello Everyone!I have an interesting (and rather advanced) article today about a common grammatical...

DON'T be the lady THEY SAID!

“Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don...

NOW ALSO ENGLISH LESSONS!

First 30 minutes English conversation "only" lessons to practice and improve your english!   Lookin...

Can you pronounce 'zhuzh'?

Sometimes things need improving just a little to make them more appealing. Learn a word to say just...

More+ish=Moreish!

We use this word to say that something tastes so good, that you just want to eat MORE and MORE.Just...

Does Your Country Celebrate Easter?

Do you celebrate Easter in your country? Apart from the fact I consider my country to be Japan beca...

Social Talk in Chinese

       1、很高兴认识你！            Hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nǐ!           Nice to meet you!       2、你叫什么名字？   ...

Spring holidays in Canada

Photo: LEGO Brickheadz Easter ChickAfter Valentine’s Day is over, the next holiday that people star...

This is so true to life......... ;-)

How are youにどう答えればいい？

How should you answer the question “How are you?”私が英会話センターで教えていた頃、いつも生徒さんに聞いてみました：How are you? 答えられ...

(リラックス習慣の効果)The Effects of Relaxing Habit

The Effects of Relaxing HabitMy English Broadcasting belowhttps://stand.fm/episodes/622403101457b10...

Greeting phrases in Chinese

Hello            您(nín)   好(hǎo)， 你(nǐ)   好(hǎo)  Good morning          早(zǎo) 上(shàng) 好(hǎo) ...

Springtime in Japan

What's your favourite season? Mine's autumn, and I've never really been a fan of spring. Well, that...

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 ...