Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Tone Tips - Thank you

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

May Blooms

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

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...

Aristotle: The Legend & Seed of Western Palmistry

This article is the first in a weekly series exploring the evolution of Western palmistry—from its ...

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—...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Expressions - Hit the books

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

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...

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...

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...

Expressions - Under the weather

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

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...

Expressions - In hot water

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

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...

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...

#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...

Expressions - Running on fumes

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

SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A WORLD CITIZEN!

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

Expressions - Over the moon

Do you always say "I'm happy"? Want to sound more natural? Try this phrase: "over the moon" It mean...

New service possibilty

I am considering offering the option to read aloud any text you may need in English. I haven't deci...

ROAD ADVENTURE IN COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)

Taking a road trip to one of the West African French countries was one of my highlights for last ye...

There's much more to communication than grammar and vocabulary!

Are correct grammatical structures alone enough to achieve your communicative goals? In a scene fr...

Unlock Your Creativity: Playful Brain Breaks to Refresh Your Day

Brain breaks are those delightful little intermissions in the marathon of mental exertion, akin to ...

New Self-Introduction Video

This is a kind invitation to view my new self-introduction video. It quickly talks about who I am, ...

The Best Way to Take a Brain Break for Kids

When kids (or adults!) are learning, their brains work hard. But after a while, focus fades, and fr...

Business English - how to talk about your job

"What do you do?"This question means "What is your job?"Have you ever had to explain your job to so...