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Study ps for Rainy Days at Home

  Rainy days can make it tempting to stay in bed, scroll through social media, or binge-watch your ...

Friday News: FIFA World Cup

The Friday Briefing FIFA World Cup: More Than Just a Game Sports • Global Culture • Economics ...

「公園で散歩する」「公園を散歩する」何が違う？ “Kōen de sanpo suru” vs “Kōen o sanpo suru” — What’s the difference?

さて、今日は 場所の助詞「に・で・へ・を」の整理！   English below ↓   では まずクイズです！   下の（　）に 助詞「へ」「で」「に」「を」のどれが入るでしょう？   ① 私は...

Discover Lithuania: History, Language and Food

Sveiki! Hello everyone!When you think of traveling or learning a new language, where does your mind...

Tunisia vs. Japan – A Football Match Written Like an Anime!

Hello everyone! Tomorrow is a very big day for football fans, especially for my students and me! Th...

Why Choosing Your Own Topic Is the Fastest Way to Improve English

One of the most common questions I hear from English learners is: "What should I study to improve m...

Beat the Gloom: How to Stay Focused and Productive on Rainy Days - Chiamaka A

Oh no! The rain just ruined Jun’s study plans with Gary and Mendoza. She was set to tackle the to...

Failed a Test? Here's How to Turn Disappointment Into Progress.

When a Test Doesn't Go Your Way You studied. You hoped for better. You opened your test paper and f...

Doing Badly on a Test

Hello everyone!   This past weekend, I went on a road trip with my family to Oga in Akita Prefectur...

World Cup beavers

Photo: Korean-themed World Cup beaver in downtown TorontoYes, you read that right - World Cup beave...

Rainy Day Writing

One of the hardest things about studying — especially when you don't have tests and deadlines to fo...

When Mario Met a British Policeman! :)

When Mario Met a British *Bobby*!→ What is street art? Street art is artwork displayed in public pl...

The Test Didn't Go Well. Now What? A Guide to Bouncing Back

Let’s be honest: that feeling when you see a score you weren't expecting is the worst. It might be ...

What to Do After a Bad Test Result (Hint: It’s Not Time to Give Up!)

We’ve all been there. You open your test results—whether it’s a formal proficiency exam like TOEIC ...

Disappointing Test Results? Bad News or Good Opportunity?

Have you ever been disappointed by test results?  If you see these results as an end, you may be mi...

Pop Culture: I'm Down!

Pop Culture Tuesday Getting Down with English English Slang • Pop Culture • Natural Conversatio...

Bad Test Results

Ouch. You Bombed a Test. Now What? Receiving a terrible grade feels like a punch to the gut, but it...

Bad Test Result

Hi, I’m Teacher Joanne! I’m new here on Cafetalk, but I have more than 10 years of experience teac...

Dream Destinations for 2026: Travel Goals and English Practice

One of the most enjoyable conversation topics for English learners is travel. Almost everyone has a...

Feeling stuck?

In this video I describe my approach towards learning and teaching foreign languages.

Life in the Countryside: My Easy "Any-Citrus" Pie (Air Fryer Recipe!)

  Life in the Countryside: My Easy "Any-Citrus" Pie (Air Fryer Recipe!) Hello CafeTalk community! ...