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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

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

I celebrated my Birthday!

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

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?...

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...

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...

What inspired me to begin teaching

My inspiration to begin teaching came during my years as a pharmacist. One of my responsibilities w...

What is “Saskatoon”?

Photo: My friends and I at a gift shop in Saskatoon So, in September, I wrote a grand total of zer...

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

My journey into teaching was inspired by the simple yet powerful moments of helping others learn. A...

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Teaching has always been close to my heart. My inspiration came from a deep love for communication ...

My inspiration for teaching - is this a joke?

Hello dearest students, Please find below a two part piece on the issues which inspired me to becom...

French Words You Already Know

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

Ruska - Time for nature lovers in Finnish autumn

When autumn arrives in Finland, it paints the nature with beautiful shades of red, orange, and gold...

What inspired me to begin teaching

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

My Story: What Inspired Me to Begin Teaching

If you’ve never taken a lesson with me, I’d like to introduce myself and share my story. I grew up ...

Short Stories anyone?

The Benefits of Reading Short Stories for Students As tutors and teachers, one of our goals is to e...

Why the French Love Silence

In French culture, silence is not empty .. it is polite. When you pause, you are showing respect. I...

Why did I start teaching?

I came upon teaching by shere coincidence. I had a sewing studio, and many times, people asked if I...

Questions about learning English.

Question: 1. Are you really serious about learning English? 2. Are you really serious about improvi...

Not all things that seems to be good is actually good.

When it comes to meeting new people, when it comes to talking with others, and when it comes to mak...

バレエを始めたきっかけ

　I started ballet out of aspiration. When I was little, a friend invited me to a ballet class, but ...