Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Christmas in France and the UK!

Sitting here in South West France, I’m thinking about how different Christmas is to back in the UK....

Choices in Life: How should we feel about them?

Robert Frost died in 1963. I was born in 1963. Early in his life, he made the decision to become...

Hawaii Teacher from America

  Aloha! (Hello in Hawaiian) (Kagawa, Japan) I’m Wally, a native English speaker from Hawaii, now l...

Christmas Lesson クリスマスの特別レッスン - Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean! ミスター・ビーン、メリー・クリスマス!

Celebrate Christmas with Mr. Bean! ミスター・ビーンと一緒にクリスマスを祝おう   Like most people in the U.K., Mr. Bean l...

Holiday gift ideas

Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash       I have four suggestions for holiday gifts this year, a...

My Shiseido Commercial!

Hello Cafetalk Community!This is the song for Shiseido Cosmetics by Lily! Do you remember this song...

Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends and Family

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and making memories. Choosing the right gift can ...

Brainstorming gift ideas

When brainstorming holiday gift ideas, consider the recipient's interests and hobbies. For example,...

When a hologram loses its origin

Certain doctrines in this world had left life so alienated; it was as though everybody was in a fli...

Weekly Topic: My favorite place Earth!

Hello, all.みなさん、こんにちはThis week's topic is "Your favorite place on Earth!". Do you have any favorite...

Improving your Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking

Yesterday, I explained how I was an IELTS expert. However, if you are preparing for the IELTS speak...

A New English Introduction Video!

Hello Cafetalk Community!I wanted to update you on my new English Introduction video. Before, my in...

One of my favorite places on earth: The Louvre!

I love museums. I love museums because I love Art History. Like literature, paintings and sculpture...

500 Club - Never Stop Learning - 学び続けることをやめないで

The 500 Club offers students a unique opportunity to engage in stimulating English language lessons...

The Story behind the Christmas Lights

What do you think of when you think of Christmas? Trees? Lights? Decorations? Santa Claus? Gifts? S...

Business English: Saying email addresses and phone numbers メールアドレスと電話番号の読み方

image: PxhereIn business phone calls you will often have to give your email address and phone numbe...

Talking about your favourite things in English

The weekly column topic is Your favorite place on Earth! this week, so today I’d like to share some...

The force of gravity and the force of consciousness

What is the role of the Mesocosm, which is the link between the macrocosm and the microcosm...?

How to Start Remote Earning as a Digital Nomad: Your Blueprint to Freedom

  Have you ever dreamed of working from a beach in Bali, a café in Paris, or a cozy cabin in ...

Why do I live and teach IELTS in Japan?

So why have I been living in Japan and teaching IELTS for over 25 years? A simple answer is, I'd al...

Start 2025 with Balance and Success!

As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, the challenges we...

Coaching with Heart!

I spent 23 years working at KFC in the UK Head Office (or Restaurant Support Centre, as it is calle...

Quick tips: should have vs. should of

Have you ever come across a sentence such as “They should of fired the coach” or “I should of known...

How do you say "SHINKANSEN" in English?

The Japanese Shinkansen is famous all over the world. How can we say it in English?

My favorite place on Earth!

My Favorite Place in the World: Prince Edward Island Everyone has a place that holds a special plac...

Understanding Safety in South Africa: Tips for Traveling Safely

South Africa is a country with beautiful landscapes and vibrant cultures. However, like any country...

800 thank-yous for taking my lessons

I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I sit down to write this essay, as I have recently reached a sig...

Need help achieving your target score in the IELTS exam?

Living close to the mountains in Hinohara, in the West of Tokyo, is one of the things which has kep...

Ivermectin, the Japanese Wonder Drug

Ivermectin, a drug commonly used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals, has been foun...

FINAL WEEK: New Themed Lessons and Coupons

Hello all, we are in the final week of my 100% off coupons so if you wanted to try any of my newly ...