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Ancient Egypt Now: Watch the Opening Ceremony of the World's Largest Museum

A few months ago, I mentioned that the long-awaited opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Musuem h...

Rewriting the Year’s Story in Autumn - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1, B2/C1)

A1–A2 VersionAs a Canadian, when I saw the question “Is autumn the best time for a fresh start?” I ...

Speak English Naturally!

Hello everyone!  I’m Carol, an English tutor from South Africa. In my Speak English Naturally lesso...

Living With Ghosts: A Different Take on Halloween

October is here again. And with it comes the annual retail assault of plastic vampire teeth and fak...

Native speakers use subtitles, too!

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash       Do you use subtitles to understand TV shows or mov...

Beat the Cold with These 3 Fun Indoor Hobbies: 寒さに負けない！楽しく過ごせる室内趣味ベスト3

Yoga, stretching, or dance routines at home can energize your body and calm your mind. Even 10 minu...

3 Cozy Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated This Winter

When the weather turns cold, it’s easy to lose motivation — but the right indoor hobbies can keep y...

My indoor hobbies to beat the cold.

During cold months, my first go-to hobby is exercise, especially calisthenics — a type of workout t...

The dark side of Halloween

Photo by freestocks on Unsplash If you live in a country where Halloween is a relatively recent cu...

Bonfire Night （焚火の夜）- a British festival イギリスの祭り

Have you ever heard of Bonfire Night?  Bonfire Night（焚火の夜）をご存じですか。   It’s a UK celebration that tak...

Best 3 Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months

When the weather turns cold, it’s easy to lose motivation and spend too much time scrolling online ...

Learn Japanese While Traveling — Kinosaki Onsen　日本語を学びながら旅をしよう！

Learn Japanese While Traveling — Kinosaki Onsen Edition Hello everyone! I’m Shoko, a Japanese langu...

Things to do in autumn and winter

In Britain, the weather has become cold and autumnal, but you can still enjoy this season!The oak t...

Quick tips: the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon

Do we need to capitalize the words “earth,” “sun,” and “moon”? Do we need to use “the” with them? T...

Serious questions about learning English.

Questions:   1. Are you really serious about improving your English conversational level? 2. Are yo...

Best 3 Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months

When the days get shorter and the air turns icy, it’s easy to feel sluggish and unmotivated. But wi...

Did you know I was a Game Show Model?

My Time as a Game Show Model  Did you know I used to be a game show model? I had a very interestin...

Stop Saying “Very” — Sound Smarter in English!

 Don’t say very! Try these words instead  very cold → freezing  very big → huge  very tired → exhau...

The Best Three Indoor Hobbies...

Staying motivated during the cold months can be tough...unless you have hobbies!  Three of my favor...

Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months

Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months When the days grow colder and quieter,...

Why I Chose to Teach Turkish as a Teacher Who Loves Japanese Culture

Hello! My name is İrem. Since I was little, I’ve always been curious about different cultures and p...

How Not to Hibernate: Easy Ways to Stay Engaged This Winter - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSION   When it’s cold and dark outside, it’s easy to stay on the couch with a warm blanket...

Best 3 in hobbies to stay motivated during the cold months.

When the weather gets cold and the days become shorter, I sometimes notice my motivation dropping a...

Should Finishing Lessons Be Your Goal?

Perhaps you've thought: The more lessons I finish, the faster my English will improve. Sometimes yo...

Just Two Months Left This Year. Small but Achievable Goals Before December Ends

Hello everyone! I’m Teacher Esther Anika-Osarumen, a new English tutor on Cafetalk, and I’m so happ...

Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During the Cold Months .

                                             Best Indoor Hobbies to Stay Motivated During th...

Venting: A Safe Place

A lesson dedicated to venting may be a bit unorthodox but it is something that is needed. Sometimes...

?? Daily Affirmation ??

Like the morning sun, I rise gently each day. I do not rush my journey; I grow with calm determinat...

Small but achievable goals before 2025 ends!

Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've been on the Tutor Column of Cafetalk. This week's topi...

Little winter goals

We're now in the last few months of the year, time flies by so quickly! Rather than feeling negativ...