Cafetalk Tutor's Column

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 ...

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...

【Idiom of the Week】Under the weather

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

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...

How to improve your listening comprehension

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

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Improve Your English with Confidence and Enjoyment

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Great questions from students

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

Great Questions Make Learning Fun!

Hello everyone!  I love it when students ask questions in class, it shows curiosity and courage! On...

The Apollonius' Median Theorem

Apollonius - the architect behind the scenes Proving theorems or identities is a skill.  What I lik...

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 ...

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...

Moments of Connection

Life can feel busy and overwhelming but often it's the small moments of connection that brighten a ...

I'm in the rankings!

I'll be entirely honest and say I didn't realise there were tutor rankings on this site until I got...

Never Get Stuck Abroad! 3 Travel English Phrases You Need

Stressed about your next trip because of English? Don't be!   You don't need perfect grammar you...

“The Great Question That Inspired a Lesson!”

One of my favorite parts of teaching on Cafetalk is hearing curious and thoughtful questions from m...

From Curiosity to Confidence: What Students Ask in English Class

One of the things I love most about teaching English is the questions my students ask. They aren’t ...

I'm Shy - How Can I Improve My Conversational Skills?

Improving conversational skills is a mix of mindset, practice, and specific techniques. Here’s a fo...

A day in my life in the UK

Everyday life looks different depending on where you live. I have been blessed to experience differ...

⭐️乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？

乗り物に乗るときは、 「Get on」？「Get in」？ Get on →かがまなくても乗れる時 また、ネイティブスピーカーは「Get on」のかわりに「Jump on」もよく言います。カジ...

Discover Botswana: 5 Fun English Words You Can Learn from a Safari

Did you know that learning English can be a wild adventure? I'm from Botswana, a country famous for...

Did I say that correctly?

Students are often insecure or curious about the 'correctness' or 'clarity' of what they said or wr...

【Idiom of the Week】Call it a day

Idiom of the Week IntroductionIdioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and often...