Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Clouds

I took a photo of clouds late last month and it made me think about English expressions with the wo...

It's Finally Spring - 日記の練習~!

Long time, no Japanese practice!   I've been sleeping on my Japanese practice, and the effect has b...

A Tale of Two Homes: Life Between Two Cultures

  Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to build a life in two different parts of the world...

Business English: Know what to say and when to say it!

Do you attend business meetings conducted in English and want to improve your ability to participat...

A truth about life.

A broken twig can never be fully repaired. It will always remain weak and vulnerable to being broke...

Spring Adventures in Miyagi

Hello everyone!   This is my first Tutor Column on Cafetalk, so I wanted to write about something s...

Rain, Custard, and Comfort: The Story of Eve’s Pudding

My mom wasn’t exactly a gourmet chef. In fact, I don’t think she enjoyed cooking all that much. Mos...

Fun things to do in Gifu, Japan!

Hello everyone! It is a beautiful time to be in Gifu, Japan. Here are some fun things, I'll be tryi...

Water Cooler Sundays: More Than Just 'Have a Good Weekend!'

Water cooler Sundays More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!' Small Talk • Office English • Daily Conve...

Weekend Yoga

Last weekend, I attended a yoga class at the gym. During the session, my body felt lighter and my m...

日本人はなぜすぐ返信しないの？｜LINE文化から学ぶ自然な日本語 ???? Why Don’t Japanese People Reply Right Away? | Learn Natural Japanese Through LINE Culture

こんにちは、Shokoです！ Hello, I’m Shoko! みなさんは、日本人とLINEをしていて、Have you ever messaged Japanese people on LINE...

6-Minute English - おすすめポッドキャスト RECOMMENDED PODCAST

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026 ご存知のように、言語の習得には時間と労力が...

Japanese Convenience Stores Are Amazing! コンビニにはおいしいものがたくさん！

みなさんは、日本のコンビニに行ったことがありますか？ 日本では、コンビニはとても便利な場所です。24時間開いているお店も多く、食べ物や飲み物、日用品など、いろいろなものを買うことができます。 そして...

My favourite Dessert

My all‑time favorite dessert is warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.   I still remember the f...

Have you had knafa before?

Knafa is a sweet dish made of Traditionally Nabulsi or Akkawi cheese, meticulously soaked and rinse...

What can your kids gain from a reading class?

Teaching reading to kids is more than just helping them recognize words, it is about building confi...

Bobotie: South Africa’s Comfort Food with a Story to Tell

There are some dishes that simply taste like home — and in South Africa, few meals carry t...

Can a Self-Proclaimed Foodie Claim to Have Just One Favorite Dish?

I have always found myself drawn to the simple, uncomplicated things in life. For me, true joy lies...

Stop Being Afraid to Speak English

Learning English can feel difficult sometimes, especially when you are afraid of making mistakes. B...

“行かなきゃ！” の『なきゃ』って何？ “Ika nakya!” — What does “~nakya” mean?

A：待って！ B：ごめん、私 行かなきゃ・・・！    (English below ↓)   なんて よく聞きませんか。   今日の 日本人っぽい言い方は「～なきゃ」！   これって実は 初級で ...

Pop Culture Tuesdays: Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg?

Pop Culture Tuesdays Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg? Idioms • Casual English • Pop Culture "You're pu...

My favourite dish - Palak Paneer

Hello everyone,I love the Indian dish - Palak Paneer (Indian spinach curry with homemade cheese). T...

A Taste of your own Medicine

This is a little story I wrote to illustrate the idiom ‘A Taste of your own Medicine’. It was Monda...

What's in your Toolbox?

As avid learners, we often focus on “perfecting” our skills — and learning a new language is no exc...

My Favorite Dish: Enchiladas

Hello everyone!   For today’s Tutor Column, I want to write about one of my favorite foods.   My fa...

The Grand Sumo Tournament!

Love watching the Grand Sumo Tournament! Too bad that the two Yokozuna are injured... Hoping for a ...