Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Longer English Lessons Might Be the Best Investment in Your Learning Journey

When learning a language, time isn’t just a number—it’s a space for growth, connection, and meaning...

Expressions - In hot water

Do you always say "I'm in trouble"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "in hot water" It ...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 1

It can be tricky to figure out which structure to use when talking about how to do an action, why a...

Why Learning English Can Boost Your Future Income: A Guide for Japanese Students

For many Japanese students, English may seem like just another school subject or a test requiremen...

#1 Ranking Again! I'm So Happy!

Hello Cafetalk Students!I just wanted to tell you, "I'm on Cloud 9"! (Do you know what this America...

Expressions - Running on fumes

Do you always say "I'm tired"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "running on fumes" It m...

SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A WORLD CITIZEN!

Welcome to the Sensational Super-Modern English Language Course for the Modern World of 21st centur...

Expressions - Over the moon

Do you always say "I'm happy"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "over the moon" It mean...

New service possibilty

I am considering offering the option to read aloud any text you may need in English. I haven't deci...

ROAD ADVENTURE IN COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)

Taking a road trip to one of the West African French countries was one of my highlights for last ye...

Unlock Your Creativity: Playful Brain Breaks to Refresh Your Day

Brain breaks are those delightful little intermissions in the marathon of mental exertion, akin to ...

New Self-Introduction Video

This is a kind invitation to view my new self-introduction video. It quickly talks about who I am, ...

The Best Way to Take a Brain Break for Kids

When kids (or adults!) are learning, their brains work hard. But after a while, focus fades, and fr...

Business English - how to talk about your job

"What do you do?"This question means "What is your job?"Have you ever had to explain your job to so...

How to get a 9 in IELTS Listening? Part 1

Want to hear what a Band 9 scorer in IELTS Listening sounds like? Tune in below! ?? IELTS Listening...

Job Interview: "Where do you see yourself in 5 years / 10 years?"

Image created on Canva"Where do you see yourself in 5 years / 10 years?" This question guarantees t...

Road Tripping in JAPAN!

Today is, sadly, my last day with my rental car in Japan. I’ve been traveling solo on a 20-day roa...

Helping Your Child Learn English at Home

Learning English as a foreign language can be fun and exciting — especially when parents and childr...

Healthy, Creative, Fun - Rest your Mind with these Brain Break Ideas

This column was inspired by this week's Weekly Topic: Fun Brain Break Ideas Did you ever hear the ...

How Journals and Books can make your Free Time more meaningful

If you're a busy learner, you probably want your English classes to be as useful as possible. One ...

It Makes Me Tremble - An Essay about Stage Fright

It Makes Me Tremble - An Essay about Stage Fright     Shy people can’t explain why they’re shy.  It...

My enthusiasm that could not be mine

If the enthusiasm is not mine, big chances that all my emotions will be extrinsically stored inside...

Meet My Animal Friends – English Is an Adventure!

Hi everyone! I'm Teacher Linda, and I love helping young learners fall in love with English  One of...

Borscht: Ukraine's Vibrant National Dish

Borscht: Ukraine's Vibrant National Dish Borscht is more than just a soup; it's a culinary symbol o...

How I organize my work desk

As I describe the setup or layout of my work desk today, I’d like to introduce some ways to talk ab...

Learning English in Context

Have you ever memorized a list of English words, only to forget them the next day? Please know that...

Taking Care of My Health in Japan: Hormones, Kidneys, Teeth, and More

Taking Care of My Health in Japan: Hormones, Kidneys, Teeth, and More Living in Japan as a middle-a...

Preview My Free Talk English Session

Please feel encouraged to watch this short 5-minute video about what you can expect to experience i...

Watch short dramas to improve your English 短編ドラマで英語力アップ

  https://www.youtube.com/@Omeleto Watching videos is a great way to learn English in a natural c...

How to Stop Translating and Start Speaking Naturally

Fixing Word Order in English – One Step at a Time: If English isn’t your first language, you’ve pro...