Cafetalk Tutor's Column

One Little Word, Four Very Different Meanings: Cheer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been full of surprises. Like many neutral fans, I found myself cheering...

Office English: What is Delegating?

Thursday Office Hours How to Delegate with Confidence Delegation • Leadership Skills • Team Man...

"Where the willingness is great the difficulties cannot be great..."

Who is Niccolo Machavelli? One could say he is one of the most misunderstood or controversial figur...

You are not late, you are on your own route

Some days ago I came across this kid's story by Komal Kamble with a beautiful motivational quote an...

Meet Shante: Why I Chose to Teach English

Hello everyone! My name is Shante, and I'm an English tutor from South Africa. People often ask me ...

لماذا فَضَّل النبي (ص) الأميةَ على الاستراتيجية

This video (in Arabic) offers a philosophical and spiritual reflection on the concept of "illiterac...

The quote that calms my nerves before class

My favorite quote is: "Progress, not perfection." ✨   I love it because learning English can feel s...

I Didn't Plan to Become a Tutor... But I'm So Glad I Did!

If someone had asked me ten years ago whether I would become an online tutor, I probably would have...

It Began in France ... My Journey from Young Teacher to Online Tutor

Many years ago, I lived in France as a young student at a language institute.   Later, I was lucky ...

Why I Became a Tutor

Hello everyone!   People sometimes ask me why I became an online tutor.   The answer is simple.   I...

Why I Became an English Professor

Why I Became an English Professor Becoming an English professor was never simply about teaching a l...

Beyond the Textbook: Why I Became an ESL Tutor

To be completely honest, I didn't set out with a grand plan to become an online English tutor. Year...

I'm Popular but not Common!!

I’m delighted to share the news that today marked my 500th lesson on Cafetalk, and I've now been aw...

Beyond the Screen: 5 Years of Teaching, Learning, and Connection

Five years ago, I made a decision that would change my life. I traded in the commute, the crowded s...

Are You Trying?

Today I'd like to share an example that popped up in one of my lessons recently: the word trying. M...

Why I became a tutor (to be the one I wish I had)

If I'm completely honest, I don't think I became a tutor because I always dreamed of teaching...   ...

Quick tips: put

Using the verb put is a little tricky because it has no meaning if you don’t say where something is...

Pop Culture: Fair Enough!

Pop Culture Tuesday Level Up Your English: When 'Fair Enough' is the Perfect Reply English Phra...

Why I Became an English Tutor

When I was younger, I never imagined that teaching English would become such an important part of m...

Learn English in 10 days

You have probably watched about a hundred videos about how to learn a certain language in just a fe...

Office English: Speaking Clearly

Thursday Office Hours Clarity is King: Navigating Vague Instructions Business Communication • A...

「海が見える」VS「海が見られる」どっちが合ってる？ "Umi ga MIERU" VS "Umi ga MIRARERU" which is correct?

今日のテーマは 『見えます』と 『見られます』！  English below ↓     ★ではクイズです！★   サムネイルの絵の状況で、下の文で 合っているのは ① ？ ②？   ・ホテルの ...

What’s Bubbling in the Kitchen Today: The Ultimate Peach & Spice Jam

 ✨ Happy Wednesday, everyone! If you’re looking to elevate your morning routine and your next ev...

What the Egypt vs. Argentina World Cup Match Tells Us About Egyptians

A lot has been said of the FIFA World Cup matches over the past few days, including the highly cont...

Why I became an English online tutor

I became an English online tutor because I have a genuine passion for helping people learn and grow...

Do you want to start speaking in Japanese??

Hi! I am Reika, born and raise in Japan, and now living in Canada! Are you just starting your Japa...

Why I Became a Tutor

People sometimes ask me why I decided to become a tutor. The truth is, it wasn't something I had pl...

Becoming a Student Again

A few days ago I started reading a new book. I always do, especially during summer months when here...

Do you wish you could go to Bali or Switzerland?

Do you ever wish you could travel to exotic places like Bali or Switzerland?  They both have a lot ...

Simple, Spicy & Satisfying: My Go-To 2-Day Vegetarian Lunch

Simple, Spicy & Satisfying: My Go-To 2-Day Vegetarian Lunch✨ Happy Wednesday, foodies! If you’r...