Cafetalk Tutor's Column

#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...

New Self-Introduction Video

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 - In hot water

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

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...

New service possibilty

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

Expressions - Running on fumes

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

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...

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...

Expressions - Under the weather

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

Expressions - Over the moon

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

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...

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 - 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—...

Expressions - Hit the books

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

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...

Expressions - Head out

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