Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Small Talk, Big Impact: Why Casual Conversations Matter at Work - スモールトークで差をつける！職場での会話術

Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone seemed comfortable chatting before it began… except ...

Age Related Math Problems

Hello Math Stars,Here's another Math video for you.It's a bit longer than usual because I made 2 ex...

One Word, One Sentence: The Surprising Lego-Logic of Turkish

Have you ever encountered a word that feels like an entire sentence? Welcome to the fascinating wor...

Let's Talk About Family!

For Kids & Parents Alike Why this topic works: Family is something everyone knows and cares abo...

Understanding Yourself Through MBTI

Did you know that everyone has a natural way of seeing the world, making decisions, and interacting...

Cultural traditions and fun in Ifugao, Philippines!

Hello all!  Interested in culture and old traditions?  I am too!  There are so many different cultu...

3 Quick Tips to Sound More Confident in English Conversations

Many students tell me they struggle with confidence when speaking English. Here are three simple th...

My Journey and Top 3 Tips for Learning Faster

Hello everyone! I’m Patricia, an English tutor who went from teaching kids in a small village to he...

Teaching My 16-Year-Old Poodle to Swim — From the Bathtub to the Lake

This September, we’re heading to the mountains for a much-anticipated camping trip—fresh air, fores...

The Busy Mom’s Survival Guide to Losing Weight in Japan (No Time to Cook!)

Between school runs, PTA meetings, and endless chores, Japanese moms barely have time to breathe—le...

How to Choose the Perfect English Lesson for You

Hello everyone! ?? I’m Lauren, an English tutor from Cape Town, South Africa ????. Over the past fe...

Perfect for Your Obon/Summer Holiday!

The 10-Minute English Challenge Summer holidays are here – the perfect time to relax… but also a g...

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes!

Every error is a stepping stone to fluency and in my lessons, we turn mistakes into powerful learni...

The Advantages of Learning Brazilian Portuguese.

The Advantages of Learning Brazilian Portuguese. Brazilian Portuguese is one of the most widely spo...

My 10-Minute English Challenge – Summer Holiday Edition!

Summer and Obon holidays are made for relaxing, but I've got a little challenge to keep yourEnglish...

Real Easy English - a BBC podcast for lower-level English learners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english A great way to improve you...

Why My First Lesson Didn’t Go as Planned (and What I Learned)

Today, I gave my first lesson on Cafetalk. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as well as I had hoped. I co...

Turn Your Obon Holiday into a 10-Minute Adventure

The Obon holiday is a season for family, traditions, and summer fun. While many spend their days v...

My 10-Minute English Boost Challenge for the Summer Holiday!

The summer holiday is the perfect time to relax… but what if you could also improve your English in...

Illustrated Dictionaries: A Fun Way to Learn English

The English for Everyone Illustrated English Dictionary is my favorite resource to give to stu...

Boost Your English While Talking About Anything!

Do you want to improve your English naturally, without feeling like you’re in a strict classroom? M...

3 Simple English Phrases to Sound More Natural in Conversation

Learning grammar is important, but sometimes, using the right everyday phrases can make you sound m...

Recommended practice items/materials carefully selected

Hello, everyone! I'm excited to share some of my favorite resources that can help you on your Engli...

Boost Your Everyday English: 5 Easy Ways to Learn New Words Fast!

Learning new vocabulary can be fun and easy if you use the right techniques. Here are five simple w...

FREE TRIAL TURKISH LESSOM

Hey there!  I’d love to invite you to my free trial lesson – just a fun and relaxed way to meet eac...

“Nice to meet you” — The Power of a Strong Introduction

In the business world, your introduction is everything. It’s not just about saying your name — it’s...

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Hello everyone, this is MIKA! Thank you to everyone who regularly takes my lessons♪ My younge...

【my diary】Japanese Summer Festivals

Hello everyone. It's August !   It's been very hot in Japan. I'm exhausted every day.   How are you...

Let’s Make English Fun & Practical! Free This Week

Hello learners!  I’m Mirien, an English tutor with over 3 years of experience and a background in n...

Nomikai Without the Weight Gain: How to Drink and Still Lose Weight in Japan

For many in Japan, nomikai (drinking parties) are unavoidable—whether for work or friendship. But b...