Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Let's Celebrate!

2 reasons for celebration today! Firstly...it's the weekend! What do you have planned? Let me know ...

Adventure!

Image: A “roper” monster from the event (which you can defeat by hitting its tentacles when they li...

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How to Excel in the New Semester

Starting a new semester can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for students. It's a fresh start, a...

How Do Tariffs Work and Who Benefits, If Anyone?

Tariffs a frequently in the news these days but not everyone seems to understand how they work and ...

Thank you to all of my students!

Keep up the great work everyone!

Shadowing as a “Lucky Item” for Fluency!

We all have that one special item we believe brings us good luck. It could be a necklace, a lucky c...

Kurashiki, Okayama and Omishima , Shimanami Kaido

Day 1  We drove to Hyōgo prefecture Wednesday evening April 2nd it took about 8 hours - sleeping ov...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - My top tips

The IELTS Speaking Part 1 is your chance to make a strong first impression. Lasting 4–5 minutes, it...

Talking about luck in English: Part 1

The weekly column topic is Do you have a lucky item? this week, so today I’d like to share some way...

オックスフォードでの2学期の振り返り- Reflections from Two Semesters at Oxford

Vocabulary steep learning curve – 急激な学習曲線 think outside the box – 型にはまらない考え方をする hidden curriculu...

Learn English with Cameron Nyamuda!

https://youtu.be/d4K_91HECesWelcome to Learn English with Cameron Nyamuda! This is the perf...

CNN 10 - 10-minute news videos everyday 毎日10分間のニュースビデオ

https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10 CNN is a well-respected American news channel watched by millions of ...

Every newborn is an archetype… why does he become a duplicate ?

There is a potential uniqueness in the obscurantism of the nations, there is a potential uniqueness...

Imabari, Matsuyama, Sadamisaki , Ehime Prefecture

Day 3 - April 4  We started the day on Omishima  island driving around and checking out the observa...

Starting a new semester

Tips for Starting a New Semester Successfully Starting a new semester can feel both exciting and ov...

Weather the weather

In March we had some warmer temperatures here where I live in Southern Ontario, and much of the sno...

Why Reading Aloud & Shadowing Are Effective for Learning Japanese

音読・シャドーイングとは？ What Are Reading Aloud & Shadowing? 音読（おんどく）とは、文章を声に出して読むことです。音を意識しながら読むことで、日本語のリ...

Talking about luck in English: Part 2

Continuing from where we left off In Part 1, today I’d like to introduce some lucky actions as well...

English Learning with a Touch of South African Vibrance

Imagine learning English while exploring the culture of South Africa, a country known for its diver...

Do You Have a Lucky Item? Discover China's Ancient Charms

Have you ever carried a lucky charm for good fortune? In China, people have long believed in the po...

Vocabulary Practice: Descriptors

Hello Everyone!It's been a while but I am back with some multiple choice sentences for you to pract...

Cronulla Riots: Another Dark Chapter in Australian History

The Cronulla riots were a series of racially charged violent incidents that took place in December ...

What’s the Difference? – Episode 1

Criminal Act vs. Criminal Activity Suspect vs. Defendant Welcome to my new “What’s the Difference?”...

Spring into English: Let’s Learn Together

The cherry blossoms are blooming, the air feels lighter, and everything around us seems full of pos...

Interview Basics: Be Yourself

                                                                                               This...

Are Shungite Mobile Phone Stickers Worth the Hype? The Answer May Surprise You

Despite the claims made by some manufacturers, there is no scientific evidence to support the effec...

How to invite someone politely in English

Offering food, drink, etc Imagine you have a visitor at work. You might want to offer them a drink ...

Could Your Work Corner Be Any More Comfortable?

If you're a F.r.i.e.n.ds fan, you'll know it's exactly like when J.o.e.y spent ages explaining why ...

Inside the Hubs of Creativity: Peek into My Work Space

My work space is a small corner of my bedroom where I have set up my desk and chair to create a com...

My Work Space!

Learning a language such as English while you're trying to juggle a full-time job, study, and get o...