Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Reading out loud to improve your pronunciation

Today, I'd like to introduce you to my most interesting and fun class: 'Reading Out Loud – Hop on P...

What is guided conversation?

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation cla...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons.

When students join my lessons, they often expect grammar rules and vocabulary lists—but there’s so ...

Behind the Scenes of My Lessons.

 I don’t just teach topics—I design each lesson to spark curiosity and build confidence.   Every st...

My story of becoming an online tutor

MY STORY Since 2019, I’ve been traveling the world while working remotely. What I do isn’t extraord...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons

Have you ever wondered how teachers design their lessons?  Most of us have a specialty.  Mine is co...

生徒さんからの”ナイス質問”紹介/ Introducing “Nice Questions” from Students

  わたしの場合、生徒さんからの質問は 主に三種類あります。   ①文法 ②発音 ③日本文化     なぜ、良い質問なのかには理由があります。   ・日本語で会話するために必要な表現だから ・他の内...

Pride and Prejudice

The book in the photo is a version of one of the most famous stories in English, Pride and Prejudic...

Turn Up The Music; Level Up Your English.

Behind the Scenes: Turning Music into English Lessons One of my favorite parts of teaching English ...

4 Great Questions I've Gotten From My English Students This Month

I started teaching English online in 2015. Since then, I've worked in Tokyo at an Eikaiwa, tried di...

Crack SAT, TOEFL & IELTS: Your Passport to Global Success

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS – Which one’s your challenge? SAT loves long passages ??, TOEFL tests your ears ?...

Your English is Better Than You Think (Here's the Proof)

Let's be honest: a lot of us are scared to speak English. We worry about making mistakes, sounding ...

The Zen Student and the Master

In my lessons with thousands of native Japanese students, one of the most common challenges is in t...

HELP! My Neighbor is Singing!

I handle online classes every day. I wake up early, prepare a simple breakfast, then check my notif...

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English  Let’s be real — vocabulary is like yo...

I Used to Think Willpower Was Everything (Then I Learned This)

Hey everyone,   I have a confession to make. When I first started out as a trainer, I honestly beli...

A Little Peek Behind the Scenes of My Lessons

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when your tutor is preparing lessons? As an online TEF...

Explore Languages & Culture: English, Arabic, and Palestinian Cooking with Aida”

“I’m back! ?? Come learn and explore with me, Aida! I offer English and Arabic lessons for children...

Free Talk with Chilu – Beginner-Friendly Conversation

Practice English in a relaxed and friendly way. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to im...

What is guided conversation? - VIDEO EDITION

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation clas...

【Idiom of the Week】Hang out

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

My First Milestone on Cafetalk – 10 Lessons Completed!

I’m excited to share that I’ve completed my first 10 lessons on Cafetalk! Thank you to all my wonde...

Ready for a Language Adventure? Let's Learn Afrikaans!

Hello! My name is Teacher Marinka, and I'm so excited that you're considering learning Afrikaans. I...

Pronunciation Power: Speak English with Confidence

In this lesson, we’ll practice pronunciation using fun tongue twisters. You’ll build confidence and...

レッスンの裏側ちょっとだけ公開/ One Side Behind the Scenes of Lessons

    わたしの設定しているレッスンの時間は 今のところ、15分、25分、50分ですが、 レッスンに向けての準備は毎回しています。   一つは、レッスンの内容の準備です。   生徒さんのレッスンの...