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My Unexpected Pre-Class Ritual: How Singing Before Class Changes My Mood and Mindset

Sometimes, when I'm waiting for my students to join class, the minutes can feel a bit long. Over t...

Laugh, Learn, Repeat

Laugh at your mistakes, practice every day, and dive in headfirst. Mistakes aren’t scary—they’re ac...

Learning is Everywhere: From Sunny Walks to Fun Lessons!

Hello Cafetalk family! When I’m not teaching Swahili or English, you’ll probably find me out enjoyi...

初心者のときに知っておきたかった３つのこと/3 things I wish I'd known as a beginner

1. 必要(ひつよう)ではない情報(じょうほう)はなくす2. 日々(ひび)、勉強(べんきょう)できる生活習慣(せいかつしゅうかん)を見(み)つける3.レッスンを楽しむ(たのしむ) 1. もう必要(ひ...

Starting Out as a Tutor: 3 Key Things I Wish I Knew”

1️⃣ Be patient — students don’t always book right away. 2️⃣ Standby = secret weapon  3️⃣ Show your ...

A New Life on the Mountain Part 1: Autumn

Last September, my wife and I traded convenience for cows, moving to a small mountain in Ehime to l...

Three Things Beginners Should Know

So you want to sing better? Here’s what I wish I knew as a beginner!   Embarking on the journey of ...

My Top 5 Tips for Learning a New Language Quickly

Do you want to learn a new language fast without feeling overwhelmed? Here are my top 5 proven tips...

Fun Ways to Practice Daily English

Make English Fun Everyday!Learning English doesn't have to be boring. Here are 3 fun ways to practi...

Business English Tips (Part 1): Powerful words for meetings

Do you ever feel nervous speaking English in business meetings? You’re not alone! Many learners tel...

Stop Believing These 5 Japanese Diet Myths (They're Keeping You From Your Goals)

You’re dedicated. You’re following the “rules” you’ve always heard. You’re eating the “right” Japan...

Business English Tips (Part 2): How t sound Polite and Professional

Being polite is important in business, especially when you’re speaking in English. The way you say ...

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

If you’ve seen my photo on this column, you probably noticed the lush greenery, golden rays of suns...

LISTENING TIPS

Listening tip 1: Native English speakers don't pronounce every word carefully when they're speaking...

The Secret to Speaking English Better? Conversation!

Want to Speak English More Naturally?    One of the best ways to improve your English is simply by ...

The difference between -ed and -ing

“-ed” → how you feel (the person’s emotion)“-ing” → what causes the feeling (the thing or situation...

Vox videos - a great place to find interesting short documentary videos

https://www.vox.com/videosWatching documentary videos is a great way to practice English listening ...

August Blooms

August brought an abundance of beautiful blooms to my garden. My main photo is of a biennal plant c...

Building Trust and Fluency, One Lesson at a Time

Hello everyone! My name is Cherry, and I’m excited to share a little piece of my world with you. As...

Three things for learning languages

Hi all,       Here is a short background on me and three things I wish I knew when I began le...

Palmistry: 1870s — Present

The Victorian Bridge: From Parlors to the Public Palmistry has been called many things over the ye...

Autumn's Fresh Start: Why This is Your Season to Feel Amazing

Hey everyone! ☕️   Can you feel it? That crispness in the air, the cozy sweaters, the beautiful koy...

Truthful Information about learning English

There are many who claim that they are trying to learn English, but when it comes to actually learn...