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日本人はなぜすぐ返信しないの？｜LINE文化から学ぶ自然な日本語 Why Don’t Japanese People Reply Right Away? | Learn Natural Japanese Through LINE Culture

こんにちは、Shokoです！ Hello, I’m Shoko! みなさんは、日本人とLINEをしていて、Have you ever messaged Japanese people on LINE...

Rain, Custard, and Comfort: The Story of Eve’s Pudding

My mom wasn’t exactly a gourmet chef. In fact, I don’t think she enjoyed cooking all that much. Mos...

6-Minute English - おすすめポッドキャスト RECOMMENDED PODCAST

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026 ご存知のように、言語の習得には時間と労力が...

「長男」「次女」ってどういう意味？｜JP/EN/繁中

日本語では、家族構成を説明する時に、「兄」「姉」「弟」「妹」だけでなく、兄弟の中で何番目かを表す言葉もよく使います。一緒に確認してみましょう！ ・長男（ちょうなん）＝一番上の男の子 ・長女（ちょうじ...

My favorite German dessert: Mohnkuchen mit Streusel

Cake is very popular in Germany and we have many different types of cakes. That's why there are bak...

Acknowledgement from Yokota High School!

Hello Cafetalk Community, I’m truly honored and grateful to be part of the YHS family, and ...

Spring Adventures in Miyagi

Hello everyone!   This is my first Tutor Column on Cafetalk, so I wanted to write about something s...

My JLPT Experience

Over a week ago, the Japanese embassy in Tunisia organized a ceremony to congratulate those who pas...

My Favorite Dessert

Malva Pudding: A Sweet Taste of South Africa Have you ever tried Malva Pudding? This beloved South ...

What's in your Toolbox?

As avid learners, we often focus on “perfecting” our skills — and learning a new language is no exc...

Bobotie: South Africa’s Comfort Food with a Story to Tell

There are some dishes that simply taste like home — and in South Africa, few meals carry t...

語言學習裡，比流利更重要的事情

大家好，今天想和大家聊聊，我為什麼會鼓勵台灣學生多用日文聊聊自己的狀況。 我覺得在台灣，「表達自己」並不是一件很被鼓勵的事情。 我們可能很會背書、背課文，也很習慣理解什麼是「正確答案」。但很多時候，...

副词“就” -- The Adverb “就”

副词对于汉语学习者来说可不容易，而且中文里的副词又特别多，那今天我们就来学习副词，“就”吧～ 俗话说，不积跬步，无以至千里。 Adverbs can be quite challenging for...

Watercooler Sundays: TV and Movie Chat

Watercooler Sundays  Mastering TV and Movie Chat Small Talk • Conversation Skills • Pop Culture...

到底是“我晚来了”，还是“我来晚了”？

「我晚来了」と「我来晚了」、どっちが正しい？ 很多学习中文的同学会问： （中国語を勉強している人がよく聞く質問です。）为什么中文里说 “我来晚了”，而不是 “我晚来了” 呢？ （どうして中国語では...

Stop Being Afraid to Speak English

Learning English can feel difficult sometimes, especially when you are afraid of making mistakes. B...

Water Cooler Sundays: More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!'

Water cooler Sundays More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!' Small Talk • Office English • Daily Conve...

Low Mood Days: Small Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again

Some days just feel a little off. You wake up and everything is fine, but you don’t feel as rested ...

Can a Self-Proclaimed Foodie Claim to Have Just One Favorite Dish?

I have always found myself drawn to the simple, uncomplicated things in life. For me, true joy lies...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: The Taste of Memories

Weekly Topic WEDNESDAYS The Taste of Memories Food • Conversation • Culture Today's Main Cou...

Pumpkin Pie — My Favorite Dessert

    I asked myself, “What’s my favorite dessert?” After about 10 seconds of thinking, the answer wa...

My favourite Dessert

My all‑time favorite dessert is warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.   I still remember the f...

Have you had knafa before?

Knafa is a sweet dish made of Traditionally Nabulsi or Akkawi cheese, meticulously soaked and rinse...

Friendly English & Portuguese Tutor | Beginners Welcome | Travel, Business & Culture

Hi! I'm a passionate English and Portuguese tutor who loves helping complete beginners take their v...

怎么使用只要……就、连……都描述情景 ｜老王太太小课堂 (B1+)

“只要坐在家里，东西就能送到？” ?? 这一集，我们从老王的“高科技灾难”里，学两个超好用的中文句型： ✅ 只要……就 – 描述条件和结果 ✅ 连……都 – 强调极端例子 ✅ 话题化 – 先说话题，...

Office Hour Thursdays: Hold That Thought! (Meeting Interruptions)

Office Hour Thursdays Hold That Thought: Meeting Interruptions Business English • Meeting Skill...

Read Aloud, Speak Better!

Did you know that one of the easiest ways to improve your English speaking fluency is simply by rea...

My favourite dish - Palak Paneer

Hello everyone,I love the Indian dish - Palak Paneer (Indian spinach curry with homemade cheese). T...

Scottish Highlands

My favorite dessert

Warm, soft, slightly caramelized, and especially good with custard or ice cream. It’s one of the mo...