Cafetalk Tutor's Column

[Friday Treat????] Currently Obsessed! My Favorite New Chocolate Snack in Taiwan!

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. It's finally Friday! Great job getting through the week,...

Lesson: Pourquoi j’apprends le français ?

Duration: 10 minutes Level: Beginner – Intermediate 1. Introduction – 2 minutes Start by asking t...

How a Passion Project Can Help Your Study Abroad Application

Many students in Asia hope to study abroad one day. They may be preparing for universities in the ...

My Summer Scary Stories Lesson Just Got Featured!

I'm excited to share that my lesson, Ghost Stories & Casual English Conversation, was just sele...

Special Summer Lesson (Works for the entire year, too!)

Join my Summer Scary Stories: Ghostbuster Riddles Challenge and test your wits by solving fun, spo...

Summer Horror, Ghost Stories, and Scary Tales

I Never Thought I'd Create a Scary Lesson... When CafeTalk announced their Summer Horror, Ghost Sto...

Summerween, Summer Camp Horror, and Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai

When we think about summer activities, we usually picture things like going to the beach, traveling...

80 Amazing Lessons & An Exceptional Experience — All Because of YOU!!

Hi all,  Recently, I reached 80 lessons on Cafetalk, and I’m feeling incredibly grateful. Meeting ...

I Passed 6 Exams in 1 Year! How I Got into Tongji University for Grad School 【Business Chinese ｜CEO Interview #9】

In Episode 9 of our "CEO Interview" series (Special Solo Edition!), KOKO steps into the spotlight a...

Healthy lifestyle: clearness

Topic: Cleanliness Level: Beginner / Young learner Duration: 5 minutes 1. Introduction – 1 minute ...

Summer Scary Stories: Horror as a Genre

In the United States, we typically associate spooky season with the month of October, as that is wh...

Bad Blood and The Devil's in the Details: Scary Stories to Cool off your Summer nights

Summer nights are meant for adventure, and what better way to escape the heat than with a spine‑t...

Understand vs Understood: A Simple English Grammar Lesson

Do you sometimes know the meaning of an English word but feel unsure about when to use it? Many lea...

[The Ultimate Trap?!] The REAL Reason Behind the "Storm of Complaints" at My Teaching Job [Part 9]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. It's been so hot lately! What kind of food do you crave ...

猛暑を乗り切れ！楽しく学ぶ夏のサバイバル英語 ☀️

この耐えがたい暑さの中、しっかり熱中症対策をすることが大切です。今回は、知っておくと便利な英語のキーワードをご紹介します！水: Water - ウォーター (wōtā)"Stay hydrated!...

Keeping Busy during the summer!

Beat the Break: 5 Smart Ways to Keep Kids Engaged Without Screens Holiday breaks bring joy, but the...

Summer Vacation: Are you a "Planner" or a "Go-with-the-Flow" Type?

Hello everyone! ☀️ Summer is finally here, and I’ve been thinking a lot about vacations. When I ask...

How Brazilians Speak with Affection

Brazilian Portuguese is full of affectionate expressions. Brazilians may call someone amor, meu bem...

Stop waiting for "perfect" French — Start speaking today!

A lot of learners tell me they're "not ready" for a French conversation lesson because their gramma...

Celebrating My 100th Lesson on Cafetalk!

Dear Students and Visitors, I am beyond thrilled and deeply touched to announce that I have officia...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

Fun Things to Do During Summer Summer vacation is a wonderful time to explore, relax, and take part...

[Shocking Past] A "Storm of Complaints" at My First Teaching Job?! The Day I Was Labeled a "Bad Teacher" [Part 8]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Last time, I shared how I ended up going to graduate sch...

How Do Brazil’s “Comida a Quilo” Restaurants Work?

If you visit Brazil, especially during lunchtime, you will probably see a sign saying:  COMIDA A QU...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

Explore Nature This Summer!    Why stay indoors when a big adventure is waiting outside? If the wea...

Summer Doesn't Have to Be Instagram Perfect

As soon as summer arrives, our social media feeds seem to transform overnight. Suddenly, everyone a...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

   Top Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation: Recharge, Learn, and Enjoy! Summer is in full swing...

"Where the ocean meets the desert" Let me tell you about my beautiful country, Namibia!

It's right on the south western side of Africa. We are known for our beautil landscape where the de...

[Brutally Honest] 3 Reasons Why I Left the Kindergarten to Go to Grad School [Part 7]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. So, why on earth did I leave my kindergarten job after a...

Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation

Hello everyone!   Recently, I had a great lunch with some friends and my sons here in Sendai.   We ...

What playing and repairing the saxophone taught me about English pronunciation

Before coming back to Japan to resume teaching, I spent ten years in England repairing musical inst...