Cafetalk Tutor's Column

My Favorite Teaching Tool – Conversation and Small Talk

As an ESL tutor, I often get asked, "What is the best way to improve my English?" My answer might s...

【Learning materials recommendation】語学学習でわたしが使っている教材　

Hello everyone! I'm Shoko, a Japanese teacher. This time, I would like to talk about recommended t...

Boost Your Language Skills with Radio and Podcasts

If you're looking to improve your British English listening skills, BBC Learning English is one of ...

Weather related idioms

The UK is being battered by a fierce storm today and quite literally we have to "weather the storm"...

A Role Model Who Shaped My Path

Throughout life, we encounter individuals who leave a profound impact on us—people whose words, act...

The Woman Who Shaped Me!

In the picture, you can see me on the left, my mom in the center, and my elder sister on the right....

Improving Listening Skills and Spelling through Dictation (a new class)

Dictation is a powerful tool for improving both listening and spelling skills, making it an essenti...

What does hypothetically mean?

Hi everyone! Today's new word is "hypothetically". hypothetically /ˌhʌɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/This means bein...

Test Preparation Classes or Language Learning Classes - Which One Should I Take?

When it comes to improving your English, it’s essential to understand the difference between test p...

What Do I Do After I Read a News Article?

Often once the reading of a book or passage or an article is complete, it is normal to simply move ...

My little sister - my big role model!

Expressions (表現) The something of someone's dreams  == 理想の...inclined to = 性向を示してreal feat = accomp...

How talking about Celebrities helps your English Grammar

Hi everyone!Here's a quick way you can practice your past and present tenses plus your adjectives!T...

Role model: my father

Since childhood, my father has been my greatest role model. As a teacher, he inspired me to follow ...

Asking Questions During Class is also part of the English Practice

Asking Questions in English During Class It is natural as a learner of a new language, that we ofte...

What is a Faux Pas?

What is a faux pas? According to the Oxford Dictionary:faux pas  /fəʊ ˈpɑː/ nounan embarrassing or ...

British vs. American English: What’s the Difference?

Learning English can be tricky, especially when you realise it isn’t just one type of English! Brit...

How English Opens Up New Opportunities for You

Hi everyone!How is your goal of improving your English so far this year? Good on you for continuing...

Meet Cindy: New Adventures, Same Passion! Let’s Learn Together!

Hey everyone! I’m Cindy, and I’m SO excited to be back on Cafetalk! Over the past year, I’ve been d...

Quick tips: ungrammatical (?) questions

Most languages have ways to reduce the grammatical forms of questions, and English is no exception!...

You will LOVE my Favourite English Teaching Tool!

Hi everyone!How have you been? My favourite teaching tool is not one I use in class, I recommend it...

"Fear", A Poem by Kahlil Gibran

Dear students,   I hope this week’s been kind to you. I was about to write a different column  toda...

One Common Mistake to Avoid

Hi, it's Zia! How are you?The most common mistake my students make is not knowing when to use the a...

Let Me Tell You Something!

Have you ever longed for something? When it's cold outside and there just isn't enough heat. When y...

The Impact of Stress on the Body and the Healing Power of Tapping

In our daily lives, we often face many sources of stress, such as family responsibilities, work, an...

Serbian Students Exposing Corruption By Initiating a 24-Hour Blockade

Serbian university students have taken a stand by initiating a 24-hour blockade of a crucial traffi...

Unlock Your English Potential with a Master's professor of English Language, Culture and Literature Who Loves Japan!

Are you looking for an experienced and friendly English teacher who understands the challenges Japa...

Passion, Professionalism, and a Commitment to Your Success

Teaching has been more than just a profession for me—it’s a lifelong passion. With five years of ex...

English articles about Japan　ー　Japan Today

https://japantoday.com Reading news in English is a great way to practice your English skills and k...

Why is it important to learn English?

This is a question that many young English learners are continually asking without getting a real g...

Enhancing Your Delivery in Conversations!

When speaking in English, what you say matters, but how you deliver it can make an even greater imp...