Cafetalk Tutor's Column

My Life Between Japan and South Africa: Halfway Across the World

Today, I'll write about my life in Japan as a South African and how this experience has changed me ...

6 Ways To Make Polite Requests in English

Have you noticed how native English speakers tend to soften their words with phrases such as “Sorry...

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...

Two Different Worlds: My Medical Experience in Japan vs. Canada

  Have you ever thought about how long it takes to see a doctor in different countries? Today, I wa...

Aliens Built the Pyramids, Obviously!

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

Learning English is Like Learning a Dance

Think of learning English like learning a dance,you don’t get it perfect on the first try, but with...

Division of Polynomials - Long Division vs. Synthetic Division

Hello Math Stars,During my high school days, our high school Math curriculum is a lot different fro...

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...

The Remainder Theorem

When you are asked to find the remainder of a polynomial divided by a linear factor, you may opt to...

Practice English for Work Abroad with Me!

Are you planning to work or abroad?  Learning English isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary, it’s...

Is English still relevant in the age of AI?

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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...

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 1): Powerful words for meetings

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

Laugh, Learn, Repeat

Laugh at your mistakes, practice every day, and dive in headfirst. Mistakes aren’t scary—they’re ac...

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 ...

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...

Vox videos - a great place to find interesting short documentary videos

https://www.vox.com/videosWatching documentary videos is a great way to practice English listening ...

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...

The difference between -ed and -ing

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

August Blooms

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

Fun Ways to Practice Daily English

Make English Fun Everyday!Learning English doesn't have to be boring. Here are 3 fun ways to practi...

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...

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

If you’ve seen my photo on this column, you probably noticed the lush greenery, golden rays of suns...

Starting Out as a Tutor: 3 Key Things I Wish I Knew”

1️⃣ Be patient — students don’t always book right away. 2️⃣ Standby = secret weapon  3️⃣ Show your ...

The Secret to Speaking English Better? Conversation!

Want to Speak English More Naturally?    One of the best ways to improve your English is simply by ...