Cafetalk Tutor's Column

5 Hidden Reasons You're Not Losing Weight (Even Though You're Trying So Hard)

You’ve done everything right. You’ve swapped white rice for brown. You’ve chosen salad at the konbi...

When the AI Turns Off, Will Your Words Flow?

These days, AI can write your homework, your work email, even your presentation slides. But when it...

Flea Whisperer: My Strange but Peaceful Hobby

Do you have a hobby that people might not relate to? There’s a certain satisfaction I feel whenever...

unexpected hobbies

Hello. In this lesson we will talk about unexpected hobbies. We will learn new types of hobbies and...

Culture and Traditions: The Stories That Connect Us All.

Culture & Traditions: The Stories That Connect Us All  Imagine a world without birthdays, holi...

Stay colorful

Life is not always easy, but it is full of colors if we choose to see them. Even small moments—a sm...

Speak Confidently (Without Freezing!)

Ever feel nervous when introducing yourself in English? Don't worry—you're not alone! IELTS Part 1 ...

Happy Cafetalk Day! - ハッピーカフェトークデー！

Happy Cafetalk Day!  I’m currently on Online Standby, which means you can jump right into a lesson ...

Special Offer for Young Learners!

Teacher Marinka is giving children the chance to enjoy a FREE English lesson! How it works:- Each c...

The Big Five: South Africa’s Wild Treasures.

The Big Five: South Africa’s Wild Treasures When people think of a safari in South Africa, one phr...

A short story about a farmers message on learning English.

A farmer once said, “I can farm all day, everyday, every month, and every year, but unless I have t...

What I’m Into Lately: My Unexpected Hobby

As an online teacher, most people expect me to spend my free time reading, planning lessons, or stu...

My cat’s favorite spot!

My black cat thinks she is the queen of the house. Her favorite spot is on top of the cabinet, wher...

My Summer Netflix Watching

My Summer Netflix Watching Since June it has been very hot outside, so my husband and I decided to...

The Power of Small Talk at Work

Many people think small talk is just “chit-chat.” But in the workplace, it is very important. A sim...

Why Learn About Different Countries and Cultures?

In today’s world, learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary, it’s also about und...

Summer in Turkey

I really enjoyed my summer in Turkey. I visited Istanbul, walked around the old streets, and saw be...

A Little Visitor at My Window: The Leafcutter Bee

A Little Visitor at My Window: The Leafcutter Bee The other day, as I was working by the window, I ...

Six months of movies

Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash       In the first six months of 2025, I watched 51 movies and 10 ...

I Said My Classes are Chill . . . But Here's the Truth

The morning of August 16, I gave a lesson to one of my students. I want to share what happened beca...

The 10-Minute Challenge to Try This Obon/Summer Holiday

Obon is a special time in Japan — a chance to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with family traditi...

Your Fun and Effective English Learning Journey Starts Here!

✨ Master English with Confidence & Fun! ✨ Hello everyone! I’m Ziyanda, an English tutor who bel...

Adapted "stream of consciousness" for learners of English - 10 minute challenge

Hi everyone, This is a short message to share a great 10 minute activity for you. It is called "St...

Finding the Radius of a Circle

Have you ever wondered how you would be able to solve a problem where there are only few informatio...

Turkish Feels Easy for Japanese and Korean Speakers

Did you know Japanese and Korean speakers already have a big advantage when learning Turkish? From ...

Quick tips: I’m going to… vs. I’m in a… (pronunciation)

I was watching a video recently in which two men were demonstrating a game and announcing what they...

Bon Odori...in the US???

For those of you who are lucky to live in communities with a sizeable Japanese population, I'm real...

Small Talk, Big Impact: Why Casual Conversations Matter at Work - スモールトークで差をつける！職場での会話術

Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone seemed comfortable chatting before it began… except ...

Age Related Math Problems

Hello Math Stars,Here's another Math video for you.It's a bit longer than usual because I made 2 ex...

One Word, One Sentence: The Surprising Lego-Logic of Turkish

Have you ever encountered a word that feels like an entire sentence? Welcome to the fascinating wor...