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Art and Mystery: 10 Masterpieces That Will Make You Look Twice!

Welcome to my column, art lovers! Art isn't just about dates, techniques, or dusty museum walls—it'...

A book that changed the way I think - French novel,Nous aussi (Us Too)

Yesterday, I was sitting with a my hojicha, watching the autumn leaves drift past the window, while...

She Dropped a Spoon. Her Friend Said, “Congratulations!”

Anna was enjoying a coffee with her Spanish-speaking friend, Lucía, when she accidentally knocked h...

3 Gentle Italian Hand Gestures (That Will Make You Smile)

Ciao! Welcome to another coffee break with me. I'm Marina, an Italian teacher with 15 years of expe...

My student won 3 Speech Contests!

Dear Cafetalk Community,I'm so happy to announce that my student, Sumire, won 3 speech contests! I ...

A Book That Changed the Way I Think

Hello everyone!   Twice a year, I help cut the grass at a the park by my house as part of our neigh...

Redefining Success: Why Kindness and Adventure Matter Most

When you hear the word "success," what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For a long time...

A Wonderful Experience

I’d like to share a wonderful experience I had in June! I took part in an Indian dance show, Noor &...

Parole e Caffè: Piano Piano — The Little Phrase That Changes Everything

Ciao! Welcome back to "Parole e Caffè". I'm Marina, an Italian teacher with 15 years of experience....

Dord: The Fake Word That Sneaked into the Dictionary

Suggested level: B1–B2 Reading time: About 3 minutes Topic: An unusual English language fact Imagin...

A Book That Changed the Way I Think

Have you ever read a book that made you look at life from a completely different perspective? Somet...

Do you want to be blown away?

Do you want to be "blown away"? Maybe yes...or maybe no! It all depends on whether we are talking a...

FREE Listening Practice: Gas Exchange in the Lungs (English Level B2-C1)

Estimated level: Specialised English B2–C1 Scientific vocabulary: C1 or specialist academic vocabul...

How Working Abroad Changed My Life and Career

How Working Abroad Changed My Life and Career From a rejected job application in Japan to working i...

Ireland and Japan: Two Islands, More in Common Than You’d Think

I’m Irish, and I spent ten years living in a small town in Hiroshima. During my time there, I was a...

What Success Means To Me as a Ukulele Teacher:

The Small Things That Make a Difference

We often think that making a difference requires something big. A remarkable achievement, a life-ch...

Book travelling lilies

Oh, If only I could make up my mind and triumphantly pick just a single book that changed the way I...

The book that changed my way of thinking

In my first year of university, I was tired of memorizing facts. I was good at passing exams, but I...

The Scent of Ink and a Quiet, Cool Breeze: My Love of Shrines, Temples, and Goshuin

When work gets stressful or my mind feels cluttered, I often head to a shrine or temple, usually on...

I Have 1,000 Followers. She Has 30,000. Why Did I Feel I Didn't Deserve Her? [CC] CEO Interview #17

"I Have 1,000 Followers. She Has 30,000. Why Did I Feel I Didn't Deserve Her?" In Episode 17 of our...

A Book That Changed the Way I Think

  When I was 21, I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac. I’ll be honest, it wasn’t an easy read. The wr...

Book recommendation - The man who mistook his wife for a hat

Hello everyone,     Hope you are well. I'd like to recommend the book The Man Who Mistook His Wife ...

"Muddling Along": From Mojitos Cocktails to Everyday Life

Have you ever come across the phrase "muddling along" in an English book or TV show and wondered wh...

Do Chinese people celebrate Halloween in China? Let's learn together!

Hello, everyone! Halloween is just around the corner! When you think of Halloween, you might imagin...

Nostalgic Christmas: How We Celebrated in the 70s & 80s!

Hello everyone! Teacher Howard here. As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been thinking back to w...

The little prince by Antoine De St Exupery changed how I think

Hello all, "The little prince" by Antoine De St Exupery changed how I think. It taught me the follo...

A Cozy Italian Autumn (And Why You Should Fall in Love With It)

Ciao! Welcome to another coffee break with me. I'm Marina, an Italian teacher with 15 years of expe...

Have You Ever Used a Vending Machine in Japan?

Konnichiwa, everyone! I’m Juri, a Japanese tutor :)In my previous column, I wrote about convenience...

A Book That Changed the Way I Think

I have read many books in my life that have changed the way I think. One that comes to mind is ZEN ...