Cafetalk Tutor's Column

The Power of Short Posts and Attention-Grabbing Headlines

In the fast-paced digital world, grabbing attention quickly is essential. Whether you're crafting b...

IELTS Tasks 1 and 2 writing tips

Hi to all of you IELTS students who are looking to take your IELTS exam in the coming weeks or mont...

Interview Basics

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Adventure!

Image: A “roper” monster from the event (which you can defeat by hitting its tentacles when they li...

Let's Celebrate!

2 reasons for celebration today! Firstly...it's the weekend! What do you have planned? Let me know ...

How Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Boost Fluency

Speaking English at the workplace or in daily conversations can be challenging, even for those who ...

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How to Excel in the New Semester

Starting a new semester can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for students. It's a fresh start, a...

The Richness of Traditional Culture in the Philippines!

Did you know that there are so many different cultures, right here in the Philippines?  There are m...

オックスフォードでの2学期の振り返り- Reflections from Two Semesters at Oxford

Vocabulary steep learning curve – 急激な学習曲線 think outside the box – 型にはまらない考え方をする hidden curriculu...

Thank you to all of my students!

Keep up the great work everyone!

Maternity Break

Dear students,Thank you for your support the last couple of years. I will be taking a break from Ap...

Starting a new semester

Tips for Starting a New Semester Successfully Starting a new semester can feel both exciting and ov...

Talking about luck in English: Part 1

The weekly column topic is Do you have a lucky item? this week, so today I’d like to share some way...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - My top tips

The IELTS Speaking Part 1 is your chance to make a strong first impression. Lasting 4–5 minutes, it...

Survival Guide: Tips for Students Starting a New Semester

A new semester is like a fresh notebook-full of possibilities, slightly intimidating, and probably ...

CNN 10 - 10-minute news videos everyday 毎日10分間のニュースビデオ

https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10 CNN is a well-respected American news channel watched by millions of ...

How Do Tariffs Work and Who Benefits, If Anyone?

Tariffs a frequently in the news these days but not everyone seems to understand how they work and ...

Cronulla Riots: Another Dark Chapter in Australian History

The Cronulla riots were a series of racially charged violent incidents that took place in December ...

English Learning with a Touch of South African Vibrance

Imagine learning English while exploring the culture of South Africa, a country known for its diver...

Shadowing as a “Lucky Item” for Fluency!

We all have that one special item we believe brings us good luck. It could be a necklace, a lucky c...

Spring into English: Let’s Learn Together

The cherry blossoms are blooming, the air feels lighter, and everything around us seems full of pos...

Why Reading Aloud & Shadowing Are Effective for Learning Japanese

音読・シャドーイングとは？ What Are Reading Aloud & Shadowing? 音読（おんどく）とは、文章を声に出して読むことです。音を意識しながら読むことで、日本語のリ...

Talking about luck in English: Part 2

Continuing from where we left off In Part 1, today I’d like to introduce some lucky actions as well...

Are Shungite Mobile Phone Stickers Worth the Hype? The Answer May Surprise You

Despite the claims made by some manufacturers, there is no scientific evidence to support the effec...

Interview Basics: Be Yourself

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Kurashiki, Okayama and Omishima , Shimanami Kaido

Day 1  We drove to Hyōgo prefecture Wednesday evening April 2nd it took about 8 hours - sleeping ov...

Do You Have a Lucky Item? Discover China's Ancient Charms

Have you ever carried a lucky charm for good fortune? In China, people have long believed in the po...

Learn English with Cameron Nyamuda!

https://youtu.be/d4K_91HECesWelcome to Learn English with Cameron Nyamuda! This is the perf...

Vocabulary Practice: Descriptors

Hello Everyone!It's been a while but I am back with some multiple choice sentences for you to pract...