Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Aliens Built the Pyramids, Obviously!

When people see the Great Pyramids of Giza for the first time, many have the same reaction.. "There...

I went to a Black Tie Event!

Hi everybody in the Cafetalk Community!How are you? Can you believe that the winter weather is slow...

Is English still relevant in the age of AI?

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How I learned my second language ( and what you can learn from my experience)

When I started learning my second language, I was excited—but also scared. I remember my first conv...

Stop Believing These 5 Japanese Diet Myths (They're Keeping You From Your Goals)

You’re dedicated. You’re following the “rules” you’ve always heard. You’re eating the “right” Japan...

Business English Tips (Part 2): How t sound Polite and Professional

Being polite is important in business, especially when you’re speaking in English. The way you say ...

Three Things Beginners Should Know

So you want to sing better? Here’s what I wish I knew as a beginner!   Embarking on the journey of ...

LISTENING TIPS

Listening tip 1: Native English speakers don't pronounce every word carefully when they're speaking...

初心者のときに知っておきたかった３つのこと/3 things I wish I'd known as a beginner

1. 必要(ひつよう)ではない情報(じょうほう)はなくす2. 日々(ひび)、勉強(べんきょう)できる生活習慣(せいかつしゅうかん)を見(み)つける3.レッスンを楽しむ(たのしむ) 1. もう必要(ひ...

Business English Tips (Part 1): Powerful words for meetings

Do you ever feel nervous speaking English in business meetings? You’re not alone! Many learners tel...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 1: Autumn

Last September, my wife and I traded convenience for cows, moving to a small mountain in Ehime to l...

My Top 5 Tips for Learning a New Language Quickly

Do you want to learn a new language fast without feeling overwhelmed? Here are my top 5 proven tips...

August Blooms

August brought an abundance of beautiful blooms to my garden. My main photo is of a biennal plant c...

The small joys that make life better

Life can feel stressful and busy, but sometimes it's the smallest things that bring us comfort and ...

The difference between -ed and -ing

“-ed” → how you feel (the person’s emotion)“-ing” → what causes the feeling (the thing or situation...

Building Trust and Fluency, One Lesson at a Time

Hello everyone! My name is Cherry, and I’m excited to share a little piece of my world with you. As...

How can you reach advanced level of English?

Hello everyone!Maybe at the moment, you're spending a few minutes a day on apps or the BBC and not ...

Three things for learning languages

Hi all,       Here is a short background on me and three things I wish I knew when I began le...

Autumn's Fresh Start: Why This is Your Season to Feel Amazing

Hey everyone! ☕️   Can you feel it? That crispness in the air, the cozy sweaters, the beautiful koy...

5 Tips for Learning English Everyday

Learning English doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. In fact, the best way to learn is to make ...

A Seasonal Journey for Kids and Beginners

This autumn, why not start something new?  Learn English in a way that feels playful, warm, and ful...

English for Kids with Teacher Naeemah (Ages 4–12)

Hello Cafe Talk parents! I’m Teacher Naeemah, and I specialize in teaching English to children ages...

Autumn Awakening: A Season of Fresh Starts

 Autumn Awakening: A Season of Fresh Starts As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift to shades o...

≪ About me ≫

To everyone visiting this page, and to my students who have been taking lessons with methank you so...

Truthful Information about learning English

There are many who claim that they are trying to learn English, but when it comes to actually learn...

Business English Tips (Part 3): Expressing Your Opinion Confidently

Do you ever feel unsure about sharing your opinion in meetings? Speaking up is important; but you ...

Sketching with friends - huge benefit to the brain!

Recently, I watched an interesting video about the benefit of drawing for your brain.  It seems tha...

Longer classes for more effective learning!

Since the demise of Skype, more students and tutors are preferring to use Zoom. I certainly find it...

Palmistry: 1870s — Present

The Victorian Bridge: From Parlors to the Public Palmistry has been called many things over the ye...

Agreeing and disagreeing in meetings - Business English

In this short article I'm going to introduce some natural, professional phrases for agreeing and di...