Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Uwajima, Ehime -Tosashimizu and Ochi, Kochi

Day 5 (April 6) - started the day by going over to a beautiful observation deck before heading over...

How to invite someone politely in English

Offering food, drink, etc Imagine you have a visitor at work. You might want to offer them a drink ...

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Better Communication

What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence, often called ‘EQ’, is the ability to recogn...

My Work Space!

Learning a language such as English while you're trying to juggle a full-time job, study, and get o...

Could Your Work Corner Be Any More Comfortable?

If you're a F.r.i.e.n.ds fan, you'll know it's exactly like when J.o.e.y spent ages explaining why ...

A Creative Haven (with a Feline Muse)

This cosy little corner is more than just a work space — it’s my creative sanctuary. It’s where ide...

Inside the Hubs of Creativity: Peek into My Work Space

My work space is a small corner of my bedroom where I have set up my desk and chair to create a com...

My new hobby

I am an English teacher in Ukraine, had always found beauty in the structure of sentences and the n...

My Work Desk: Mini Me, Mugs, and Spring Vibes

First of all, I’d like to sincerely thank whoever on the Cafetalk staff suggested this week’s topic...

Pharaohs’ Spring: The Timeless Joy of Sham El-Nessim

Let me introduce you to one of Egypt’s oldest and most cherished national holidays: Sham El-Nessim....

How to Speak with Confidence (Even If Your Grammar Isn’t Perfect)

Do you stop speaking because you’re afraid of making a mistake? Many English learners worry about g...

A Glimpse of My Ever-Changing Work Space!

Hi, everyone! I’m Faye, your English tutor, and I’m excited to share a peek at my work space for t...

What You Will Get from my 'Short Stories' Lesson

In my lesson titled ‘Short Stories: Reading, Comprehension & Conversation’, I’ll show you a sho...

Takamatsu and Tokushima cities

Day 9 ( April 10)  We got up and went and enjoyed some tea and sweets at Ritsurin Garden in Takamat...

New Season, New You!

It's a new season, and that means things are changing all around you. But what about your habits? A...

Balancing Authenticity with Effort: Your Guide to Interview Success

(Image by Canva)Prior to attending an interview, you may get the helpful piece of advice, "Be Yours...

Iya Valley , Tokushima and a few other small stops

Day 8 (April 9) We got up at the free city campground near by site at 5:30 am .  We drove many ba...

Keep Your Skype Chats on Microsoft Teams

Hello everyone! Since Skype is being phased out, I will be conducting lessons on Microsoft Teams (a...

Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs! 日本でワーキングホリデーしたい人

外国人におすすめ！リゾートバイトで日本を満喫しよう Recommended for Foreigners! Enjoy Japan through Resort Jobs ワーキングホリデーを考えて...

Past perfect tense is the most difficult tense for my students.

The past perfect tense gives a lot of difficulty to Japanese students.We need to practice a lot and...

Easter in England is the most important of the Christian celebrations. Let`s talk.

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins with “Goo...

✈️Traveling to China ✈️ Chongqing: Where Spirited Away Comes to Life

In southwest China, Chongqing builds a real-world version of Miyazaki's fantasy. Where the Yangtze ...

Answer Questions Confidently at Interviews

(Image by Canva)We tend to be nervous and anxious before an interview. It is only human. After all,...

This Week’s Champions League Drama!

What a week in the Champions League! The quarter-finals gave us everything—goals, drama, and unforg...

よくあるミス！過ごす and "Spend"

Hello everyone!   Today I'm going to talk about a mistake that I see a lot from my Japanese studen...

Learning English from the News - a BBC podcast for English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/ A great...

National Holiday, the 1st of May: Labor Day

The 1st of May: Labor Day In the Republic of Paraguay, Labor Day falls on Thursday, the 1st of May,...

A Universal Hope: Grace, Redemption, and Easter Egg Joy.

Easter in South Africa: A Heritage of Faith and Celebration This week, as South Africans across the...

Iran's Special Spring Holiday "Sizdah Bedar"

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to share something interesting about Iran. T...

Spring in Japan: A Time for Cherry Blossoms and New Beginnings

One of the most beautiful times of year in Japan is cherry blossom season. From late March to early...