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Welcome! This is a free sample lesson from my new Speak English More Naturally course. In this less...

New Business English lesson: Making an appointment

When you make an appointment in business, it’s important to be clear.   You don’t want to make a mi...

Rain, Books and Hot Chocolate: How to Turn a Gloomy Day into a Study Superpower!

There's something magical about a rainy day. The sound of raindrops tapping against the window, a w...

Study Tips for Rainy Days at Home

Rainy days always seem to change our energy. Things slow down, motivation dips a little, and stayin...

Kariya Park (in Canada)

Photo: the gate of Kariya Park in Mississauga Earlier this year, I found out that Kariya City (in ...

The key to success is The Power of Habit

So you want to master English. Unfortunately (or really, fortunately), there is no magic wand to ma...

「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...

Friday News: FIFA World Cup

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

The future of flashcards

In this video I describe my experience with the Spaced Repetition System.

The Secret Culprit Keeping Your IELTS Speaking Score at a Band 6.0

You've studied. You've practised. You feel ready - and yet the examiner hands back a Band 6.0. Agai...

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...

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...

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...

Discover Lithuania: History, Language and Food

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

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...

World Cup beavers

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

Feeling stuck?

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

Our Cat Short's Birthday

This week was Short's birthday—or at least, what we have decided is his official birthday. Short is...

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! W...

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...

Bad Test Result

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

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 ...

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 ...

Pop Culture: I'm Down!

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

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...

「すぐ来る」VS「もうすぐ来る」何が違う？ "Sugu kuru" VS "Mōsugu kuru" — What's the difference?

今日のテーマは 『すぐ』と 『もうすぐ』！ 何が ちがうか、クイズで 考えてみましょう♪    English below ↓    ★ではクイズです！★   A：先生 来そう？ B： ①すぐ来るよ...

When Mario Met a British Policeman! :)

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

Bad Test Results

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

Doing Badly on a Test

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

A Little Story About Shakyo (Sutra Copying)

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Today I'd like to share a little about shakyo (sutra copying). Can you beli...