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#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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A WORLD CITIZEN!

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

New Self-Introduction Video

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

Please tell me about how I can improve my English.

Please tell me about how I can improve my English…   This is something that a lot of English langua...

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...

Expressions - In hot water

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

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...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, today we’ll look at how to explain the method of doing something and the to...

Expressions - Running on fumes

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

There's much more to communication than grammar and vocabulary!

Are correct grammatical structures alone enough to achieve your communicative goals? In a scene fr...

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...

New service possibilty

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

英語学習者向記事とビデオ Articles and Videos for studying English - Voice of America Learning English website

https://learningenglish.voanews.com   英語学習者向けに作られた記事とビデオのウェブサイト A website of articles and videos de...

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...

Helping Your Child Learn English at Home

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

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...

Expressions - Under the weather

Here’s a natural English phrase: "under the weather" It means you're not feeling well—maybe just a ...

Healthy Lunch? Crunchy Vegetable Stir Fry!

From time to time, I make this super easy crunchy vegetarian dish: it has lots of mushrooms (any ki...

Expressions - Over the moon

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

よくあるミス！ほとんど and "Almost"

Hello everyone!   This time I'd like to talk about another mistake that I see a lot from my Japanes...

"Brain Breaks for English Learners: Fun and Engaging Activities to Boost Language Skills"

*Introduction:*Learning a new language can be a challenging and mentally demanding task, especially...

Hi there, friends — young and young at heart!

I’m your friendly online English teacher with a big smile and an even bigger love for helping other...