Cafetalk Tutor's Column

My Life Between Japan and South Africa: Halfway Across the World

Today, I'll write about my life in Japan as a South African and how this experience has changed me ...

I went to a Black Tie Event!

Hi everybody in the Cafetalk Community!How are you? Can you believe that the winter weather is slow...

Two Different Worlds: My Medical Experience in Japan vs. Canada

  Have you ever thought about how long it takes to see a doctor in different countries? Today, I wa...

Aliens Built the Pyramids, Obviously!

When people see the Great Pyramids of Giza for the first time, many have the same reaction.. "There...

Learning English is Like Learning a Dance

Think of learning English like learning a dance,you don’t get it perfect on the first try, but with...

How I learned my second language ( and what you can learn from my experience)

When I started learning my second language, I was excited—but also scared. I remember my first conv...

Is English still relevant in the age of AI?

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The Remainder Theorem

When you are asked to find the remainder of a polynomial divided by a linear factor, you may opt to...

Practice English for Work Abroad with Me!

Are you planning to work or abroad?  Learning English isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary, it’s...

Three Things Beginners Should Know

So you want to sing better? Here’s what I wish I knew as a beginner!   Embarking on the journey of ...

LISTENING TIPS

Listening tip 1: Native English speakers don't pronounce every word carefully when they're speaking...

初心者のときに知っておきたかった３つのこと/3 things I wish I'd known as a beginner

1. 必要(ひつよう)ではない情報(じょうほう)はなくす2. 日々(ひび)、勉強(べんきょう)できる生活習慣(せいかつしゅうかん)を見(み)つける3.レッスンを楽しむ(たのしむ) 1. もう必要(ひ...

Stop Believing These 5 Japanese Diet Myths (They're Keeping You From Your Goals)

You’re dedicated. You’re following the “rules” you’ve always heard. You’re eating the “right” Japan...

Business English Tips (Part 1): Powerful words for meetings

Do you ever feel nervous speaking English in business meetings? You’re not alone! Many learners tel...

Business English Tips (Part 2): How t sound Polite and Professional

Being polite is important in business, especially when you’re speaking in English. The way you say ...

Laugh, Learn, Repeat

Laugh at your mistakes, practice every day, and dive in headfirst. Mistakes aren’t scary—they’re ac...

Vox videos - a great place to find interesting short documentary videos

https://www.vox.com/videosWatching documentary videos is a great way to practice English listening ...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 1: Autumn

Last September, my wife and I traded convenience for cows, moving to a small mountain in Ehime to l...

My Top 5 Tips for Learning a New Language Quickly

Do you want to learn a new language fast without feeling overwhelmed? Here are my top 5 proven tips...

August Blooms

August brought an abundance of beautiful blooms to my garden. My main photo is of a biennal plant c...

The difference between -ed and -ing

“-ed” → how you feel (the person’s emotion)“-ing” → what causes the feeling (the thing or situation...

Building Trust and Fluency, One Lesson at a Time

Hello everyone! My name is Cherry, and I’m excited to share a little piece of my world with you. As...

Fun Ways to Practice Daily English

Make English Fun Everyday!Learning English doesn't have to be boring. Here are 3 fun ways to practi...

Three things for learning languages

Hi all,       Here is a short background on me and three things I wish I knew when I began le...

How can you reach advanced level of English?

Hello everyone!Maybe at the moment, you're spending a few minutes a day on apps or the BBC and not ...

Starting Out as a Tutor: 3 Key Things I Wish I Knew”

1️⃣ Be patient — students don’t always book right away. 2️⃣ Standby = secret weapon  3️⃣ Show your ...

≪ About me ≫

To everyone visiting this page, and to my students who have been taking lessons with methank you so...

The Secret to Speaking English Better? Conversation!

Want to Speak English More Naturally?    One of the best ways to improve your English is simply by ...

English for Kids with Teacher Naeemah (Ages 4–12)

Hello Cafe Talk parents! I’m Teacher Naeemah, and I specialize in teaching English to children ages...

5 Tips for Learning English Everyday

Learning English doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. In fact, the best way to learn is to make ...