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1,111 Days of Drawing!!

This tutor column is to celebrate a personal goal: to draw something, everyday, for as many days as...

What to do when a topic feels too difficult

Have you ever started learning something in English maybe a grammar rule, a listening exercise or e...

Beyond "Good English" and Why Articulation Matters

Many learners aim for “good English”—correct grammar, a wide vocabulary, maybe even polished writin...

Job Interview Preparation Tutor

Ace Your English Job Interview: Simple Tips to Boost Your Confidence Preparing for a job interview ...

A 30-Minute Day Trip from Nagoya: Explore Handa　名古屋から30分！半田市で楽しむ日帰り旅行

愛知県名古屋市から電車で約30分のところに、半田市という町があります。 半田市は、気軽に行ける日帰り旅行先として人気があります。 この町は、昔から酒や酢づくりで知られています。 実は、あのミツカンが...

What if difficult just meant... unfamiliar?

"This is too difficult."   We've all said it. I know I have... But lately, something changed in the...

The Dog Who Changed My Life

Every morning, before I even open my eyes, Mocca comes to wake me up. He has done so every morning....

English Idioms Challenge - Week 12

Hey all! Welcome back to a column dedicated to English idioms!  This time, I'm sharing some idioms...

What to Do When a Topic Feels Too Difficult

Here are a few simple strategies that can help:   Break it down – Focus on one small part at a time...

Tutor Rankings for April

I think it's important for teachers to be transparent about some of the behind-the-scenes of their ...

First Lesson With Hikmat: “Diagnostic & Strategy Session

Our first lesson is not just a casual introduction. It is a focused session where I: Assess your cu...

A Little Story About the Word Optimal

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Today, I’d like to talk about the word “optimal.” The other day, I had a sa...

Why you feel stuck (even if you’re improving)

You’re not a beginner anymore. You understand more than before. You can say more than before.   And...

Expressing Yourself Clearly for Test Success

When preparing for exams like IELTS or Eiken, many learners focus heavily on memorising vocabulary ...

How to review after a lesson

Review isn’t about re-reading the same page. It’s about retrieving, using, and connecting — even in...

【Japan Convenience Store】Trying Viral Instant Malatang ??【日本のコンビニ】今話題！インスタント麻辣燙を食べてみた??

???? English Version 【Japan Convenience Store】Trying Viral Instant Malatang ?? Today, I bought an i...

1st place English Tutor Ranking 5 times in a row!

Hello Cafetalk Community! How are you doing? Here in Canada, just when it looked like spring had fi...

Every Day is Sunday

When you’re growing up, no matter where you are in the world, there’s often a quiet question sitti...

Start Speaking Basic Japanese from Day 1 | Free Trial + Limited Offer

In my lessons, you will learn with visuals and animations:See ➡ Understand ➡ Speak — even if it’s j...

The best ways to review a lesson

As a teacher, reviewing a lesson is an important part of improving my practice and ensuring my stud...

Why are New York Yankees caps so popular?

Photo by Caste on Unsplash I was at a department store in Toronto the other day and I came across a...

[Limited Time] Discount Coupon for Your First Lesson | Start Learning Japanese from Zero

Hello! こんにちは！ I am Miyoshi, a Japanese teacher with 20 years of experience, and I am now accepting ...

Choosing the Auxiliary in Italian Compound Tenses (avere vs. essere)

Have you ever wondered how to choose the correct auxiliary verb in Italian compound tenses?The trad...