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#1 Ranking Again! I'm So Happy!

Hello Cafetalk Students!I just wanted to tell you, "I'm on Cloud 9"! (Do you know what this America...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 1

It can be tricky to figure out which structure to use when talking about how to do an action, why a...

SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A WORLD CITIZEN!

Welcome to the Sensational Super-Modern English Language Course for the Modern World of 21st centur...

Longer English Lessons Might Be the Best Investment in Your Learning Journey

When learning a language, time isn’t just a number—it’s a space for growth, connection, and meaning...

Talking about function, purpose, and method in English: Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, today we’ll look at how to explain the method of doing something and the to...

英語学習者向記事とビデオ Articles and Videos for studying English - Voice of America Learning English website

https://learningenglish.voanews.com   英語学習者向けに作られた記事とビデオのウェブサイト A website of articles and videos de...

Why Learning English Can Boost Your Future Income: A Guide for Japanese Students

For many Japanese students, English may seem like just another school subject or a test requiremen...

Expressions - In hot water

Do you always say "I'm in trouble"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "in hot water" It ...

Expressions - Running on fumes

Do you always say "I'm tired"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "running on fumes" It m...

Healthy Lunch? Crunchy Vegetable Stir Fry!

From time to time, I make this super easy crunchy vegetarian dish: it has lots of mushrooms (any ki...

よくあるミス！ほとんど and "Almost"

Hello everyone!   This time I'd like to talk about another mistake that I see a lot from my Japanes...

Hi there, friends — young and young at heart!

I’m your friendly online English teacher with a big smile and an even bigger love for helping other...

"Brain Breaks for English Learners: Fun and Engaging Activities to Boost Language Skills"

*Introduction:*Learning a new language can be a challenging and mentally demanding task, especially...

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation

The Shape of After: A Poem About Grief and Transformation By Stephanie Riann  Grief doesn’t just le...

Expressions - Under the weather

Here’s a natural English phrase: "under the weather" It means you're not feeling well—maybe just a ...

Tone Tips - Thank you

Different Ways to Say “Thank You”!  Today’s quick tip is about one of the most useful expressions i...

Do You Need A Break? A smile? A laugh or two?

Hi,   I'm Latisha! I'm pretty new to Cafetalk and haven't quite gotten my foot in the door with the...

How we measure things in Canada

Photo by William Warby on Unsplash In many areas of Canadian culture, we find a mixture of various ...

May Blooms

Do you like flowers? I’ve been enjoying some flowers in my garden this month. My main photo shows t...

Arabic language is beautiful

The Arabic language is one of the most ancient and expressive languages in the world. Its beauty li...

Mourning Customs/ Culture in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual

Mourning Customs in Canada – Grief, Community, and Ritual In Canada, mourning the death of a loved ...

Why Did You Leave Your Last Job / Why Do You Want to Join Us?

(Image created on Canva)Interviewers want to understand your motivations for moving to a new role—w...

Western Palmistry: The Earliest Records

image credit: Roman copy of a Greek bronze bust of Aristotle by Lysippos (c. 330 BC) This article i...

Expressions - Hit the sack

Here’s a natural English phrase: "hit the sack" It means to go to bed or go to sleep. I’m so tired—...

5 ricette al budget per il pranzo o la cena

Oggi vi presento cosa mangio al budget!Da molti anni provo a condurre una vita minimalista ed al bu...

Easy & Healthy Lunch Ideas for Students and for Teachers Too

Hi everyone! ?? As a tutor, I know how important it is to have energy during the day — especially w...

Expressions - Head out

Do you always say "I'm going out"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "head out" It means...

Expressions - Hit the books

Here’s a natural English phrase: "hit the books" It means to start studying seriously. I have a big...

Study tips for the summer!

During the summer holidays when people have more free time, I think it's easier to study! You don't...

Meet Your Dedicated English Tutor – Helping You Speak With Confidence!

Hi there! My name is Teacher Dee, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Cafetalk community as your Eng...