Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Enhancing Your Delivery in Conversations!

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

You’re probably challenging the wrong way!

As you know, the Japanese チャレンジする is often used with the meaning of to try, to attempt, to tackle a...

Probability - Dependent Events

I have ust finished a lesson with my student and I want to post this video just in case they want t...

Intonation in Powerful Communication

Why Intonation is the Secret to Powerful Communication When we read aloud or engage in conversation...

How to Sound like an English Native Speaker

Hi all!  It’s Zia with another great tip!  Using idioms is a great shortcut to sounding like a pro...

My Role Model

Hi all! Who is your role model? A role model is a person who you have a lot of respect for beca...

How to say "Cry over spilt milk" in Japanese?

Hey everyone! This is Yuka, a new Japanese teacher. I love to read the column about language, "How ...

Role models

Image: My father and I (during a trip to Manitoulin Island last year)When I was a child, my role mo...

We take things for granted

Why we take things for granted? And where does the joy of my uniqueness reside?

What Topics or Hobbies Do You Like to Discuss in English? Let’s Chat!

Learning English is more fun when you talk about what interests you! What topics do you enjoy discu...

Critical Thinking in English Language Learning

Critical thinking is key for ESL learners, helping them analyze, interpret, and respond effectively...

Why Is Poetry a Great Way to Learn English?

When you think of studying English, what comes to mind? Maybe textbooks, grammar exercises, or conv...

Making requests politely in English 英語で丁寧に依頼をする

English textbooks don’t often have much information on making requests, which is a shame because ma...

What to Say when Interrupted

Hi all! How are you today? It's Zia with another very fast tip.Whether it's in a meeting, on the ph...