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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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Tired of ''Textbook English''? Try Learning Like a Local.

Hey there! Do you ever feel like your English is perfect in the classroom, but then you watch a Net...

≪ About me ≫

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

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...

Longer classes for more effective learning!

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

【Idiom of the Week】Under the weather

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

How to build a relaxing evening routine - The British way

After a long day, many of us want to relax, recharge and prepare for tomorrow. I have worked many l...

Make This Your Autumn of English! A New Season, A New Skill

Hello everyone!   The September air has a special feeling, doesn't it? In Japan, autumn is famously...

One Small Swim for a Poodle, One Giant Splash for Us All !

After all our living-room prep sessions and bathtub trials, we finally leveled up—Karin went on her...

How to improve your listening comprehension

One of the hardest aspects of learning English as a Second Language (ESL) is improving your listeni...

Why cats are the purrrfect (perfect!) companion!

In Japan, cats are everywhere- in cafes, in bookes, in manga and even in lucky charms! I love how m...

''I Hired a Nutrition Coach'' Here’s Exactly What You Get (And How It Changes Everything)

You’ve read the articles. You’ve downloaded the apps. You’ve tried every free plan you can find. Ye...

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Romantasy - Romance and Adventure : The perfect escape

After a long day at work or teaching I love to escape into the world of romantasy! Recenty I have e...

Unlock Your English Potential—Learn Like a Pro!/ 「英語力を引き出そう！プロのように学ぼう」

Hi! I’m Akhanya. I teach English with kindness, fun, and clear steps. My lessons help you speak wit...

【My Diary】 Summer Vacation Trip to Okinawa Prefecture

Hello everyone! This is MIKA, your Japanese teacher!   How is everyone spending their summer?   I l...

Cape Town – My Beautiful City in the Rainbow Nation

Hello everyone, I’m excited to share a little about my home — the stunning city of Cape Town, often...

Being able to make progress.

Question: Why is it that whatever I try to do to improve my English, I’m sill not able to make very...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 2 Winter

Winter didn’t just arrive; it buried us. Each day began with the same backbreaking task: digging in...

Improve Your English with Confidence and Enjoyment

Hello everyone! ?? Learning English is not only about studying grammar or memorizing vocabulary — i...

Proof of Cosine Law

I want to walk you through a proof of the cosine law—but with a twist. We’re looking at a case wher...

Spring: A Season of Renewal and Inspiration

Spring has always been my favorite season. There’s something magical about the way the world wakes ...

3 Funny Mistakes My Students Made in English (And How We Laughed & Learned)

Learning English doesn't always have to be serious — in fact, some of the best lessons come from fu...

Great questions from students

Hello everyone,Here are some great questions from former and current students.1. Observations about...

Great Questions from Students: Exploring Pets and People

As a new tutor on Cafetalk, I am excited to engage with students through their great questions. Tho...

The One Question I Get Asked the Most (And My Answer)

Hey everyone!   As a nutrition coach, I get a lot of great questions. But there’s one that comes up...

Have you ever tried gaming or TTRPGs to practice and improve your English?

Many students don't get enough of two important parts of learning language; input and conversation ...