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Spring plans

Photo: Allan Gardens (in Toronto) in MayThere are also a couple of things that I’ve already done so...

Have you heard of the P.I.E. Theory? It’s NOT what you think - keep reading!

No, not the kind of pie you order at a café. I’m talking about the P.I.E. Theory — a concept that c...

【中国語のヒント】一杯のコーヒー時間で学ぶ：相手の心を掴む3つの魔法のフレーズ

  【中国語のヒント】一杯のコーヒー時間で学ぶ：相手の心を掴む3つの魔法のフレーズ みなさん、こんにちは！中国語講師の Yan です。☕️ 勉強や仕事の合間、一杯のコーヒーを飲むようなリラックスした...

Can You Speak Confidently in Business English? Let's Practice

Do you freeze up when your boss or business partner asks you a question in English? Do you know wha...

Why is the Waite Smith Tarot so Popular?

1 Main Reason

Pop Culture Tuesdays: 'Read the Room'

Pop Culture Tuesday How to 'Read the Room' Social English • Idioms • Pop Culture "Read the ro...

New Business English lesson: Giving your opinion in meetings

Many business meetings are in English.   If you do business with foreign companies it’s likely that...

Breathing Moment

Life has a way of getting busy and we end up being overwhelmed by all its bustles and hustles. As I...

「んです」って どうやって使うの？／How Do You Use “-n desu (んです)”?

A：ただいま！ B：おかえり。おなかが すいたんですか。   ・・・これ、実は 少し へんなんです。   どうしてでしょう？ 「んです」は、 つかえるときと、つかえないときが あります。     ...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: Sharing Your Best Seasonal Memories

Weekly Topic Wednesdays Sharing Your Best Seasonal Memories Conversation • Seasonal Activities ...

凭什么？中文“被”字句与地道吐槽【中高级】【真实语料】【老王太太小课堂】

不知道你在生活中有没有遇到过这样的情况： 明明不是你的错，却被别人质问“你怎么回事？”心里一肚子委屈，想说点什么，又不知道怎么表达才地道。 中文里，有一个很妙的词，叫“凭什么”。它和“为什么”不一样...

Office Hours Thursdays: Professional Disagreement

Office Hours THURSDAYS A Guide to Professional Disagreement Business English • Meeting Skills •...

Thank You for 10 Lessons on Cafetalk!

I’m happy to share that I’ve officially completed my first 10 lessons on Cafetalk! ??Thank you so m...

Mother's Day Celebration

Happy Mother's Day to me and all the amazing mamas in the world!Mother’s Day has always been specia...

Clouds

I took a photo of clouds late last month and it made me think about English expressions with the wo...

A Tale of Two Homes: Life Between Two Cultures

  Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to build a life in two different parts of the world...

It's Finally Spring - 日記の練習~!

Long time, no Japanese practice!   I've been sleeping on my Japanese practice, and the effect has b...

Business English: Know what to say and when to say it!

Do you attend business meetings conducted in English and want to improve your ability to participat...

饺子大战无人机｜老王一家人第五集｜学地道中文｜真实中文

Lao Wang‘s drone dropped his dumplings into a koi pond. The customer service? “Here’s a coupon.” ??...

A truth about life.

A broken twig can never be fully repaired. It will always remain weak and vulnerable to being broke...

Spring Adventures in Miyagi

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

Fun things to do in Gifu, Japan!

Hello everyone! It is a beautiful time to be in Gifu, Japan. Here are some fun things, I'll be tryi...

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...

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

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

Weekend Yoga

Last weekend, I attended a yoga class at the gym. During the session, my body felt lighter and my m...

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...

Japanese Convenience Stores Are Amazing! コンビニにはおいしいものがたくさん！

みなさんは、日本のコンビニに行ったことがありますか？ 日本では、コンビニはとても便利な場所です。24時間開いているお店も多く、食べ物や飲み物、日用品など、いろいろなものを買うことができます。 そして...

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...

What can your kids gain from a reading class?

Teaching reading to kids is more than just helping them recognize words, it is about building confi...