Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Learning English with a Busy Life: Tips that really work

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to study English? Between work, family a...

Do I NEED to study? Focused practice for already competent communicators

Free conversation is a great integral part to improving and maintaining skill in a language, but I ...

A New Life in the Mountains Part 3 Spring

Spring came slowly to the mountain. At first, we were still feeding from the silo, but the silage, ...

Why I Love My Job (And Why I'm So Good At It)

Hey everyone,   I was thinking the other day about how I got here. I’ve been a personal trainer for...

レッスンの裏側ちょっとだけ公開/ One Side Behind the Scenes of Lessons

    わたしの設定しているレッスンの時間は 今のところ、15分、25分、50分ですが、 レッスンに向けての準備は毎回しています。   一つは、レッスンの内容の準備です。   生徒さんのレッスンの...

Ready for a Language Adventure? Let's Learn Afrikaans!

Hello! My name is Teacher Marinka, and I'm so excited that you're considering learning Afrikaans. I...

What Was Your Biggest Fear? Clients Share Their Honest Thoughts

One of the best parts of my job is the moment a client realizes their fear was unfounded. That mome...

NEW Lesson Announcement♪ "Real Conversation Practice"

Hello everyone ( ◠‿◠ ) I'm Mika, a Japanese teacher! ♪   I've been blessed to meet many new student...

Learning From Small Failures: A Teacher’s Perspective

Even as a teacher, I sometimes have little “oops” moments in my work. Recently, I prepared an Afrik...

SEMINAR -October 1st 2025-Western-Style Cooking at Home Let`s Cook Together-- Oven Beef Stew

Join me for a special live seminar on Cafetalk, where we'll explore the art of Western-style cookin...

Small Failures, Big Lessons

Sometimes the best lessons don’t come from books or classrooms. They come from little slip-ups in d...

Discovering Familiaris: My Favourite Novel and a New Book Club Choice-- Cafetalk Feature !

If you’ve been following my book club, you know I’m always on the lookout for novels that spark dee...

How to stay motivated when learning English

Remember: English is a tool, not a test. The more you use it, the stronger you become. Practice a l...

How a running injury taught me the value of slowing down

Last October I was training hard, coming off the back of a half marathon and training for a 10k. I ...

Why Learn English When We Have Translating Apps?

Some of my previous students used to ask me: why, in a digital age, is learning to speak another la...

Everything has a First time: Writing about my lesson

Hello everyone, I'm Shiori, a Japanese teacher!　みなさんこんにちは、シオリです！Everything has a first time, right?...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

Idiom of the Week Introduction Idioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and ofte...

Our Universe on Netflix: A Journey for ESL Learners

Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered what they have to do with you? Did you know we are a...

A Recipe for Disaster - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1, B2/C1)

A1/A2 VERSIONRecently, I started teaching English and French on Cafetalk. I had taught before, but...

I wish someone had told me!

Here are two things I wish I hadn’t done as a language learner:   I focused too much on grammar. I ...

I celebrated my Birthday!

Hello everyone in the Cafetalk Community!How are you doing? I hope all is well. It's definitely fal...

When They Vanish: Learning the Slang ‘Ghosted’

Ever send a message and… nothing? No reply, no call back, no explanation. That’s when you’ve been g...

Learning in Context

When I first began to learn Russian, which is very different from English, I tried to memorize all ...

A New Life on the Mountain Final Part Summer

Summer came hot and heavy to the mountain, and with it, the full weight of the season—and of the fa...

Daily English writing! Let's be penfriends...

CafeTALK...the clue is in the name, it's all about talking, right?    Well yes, I agree but I think...

French Words You Already Know

Do you know you already speak some French? Words like café, ballet, menu are French. Next time you ...

Heritage Day in South Africa

Today 24 September is Heritage Day  in South Africa, a very special holiday for us. It’s a day whe...

What Inspired Me to Begin Teaching?

Ever since I was a young girl, my grandmother has been my greatest inspiration. She is one of the b...

教える心 The heart of teaching, 教学的心

I started teaching because I love helping people express themselves with confidence. Seeing student...

What inspired me to begin teaching

People often ask, “Why did you become a teacher?” Honestly, my first answer is: “Because I love cof...