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My Favorite Teaching Tool – Conversation and Small Talk

As an ESL tutor, I often get asked, "What is the best way to improve my English?" My answer might s...

签证不再是障碍！中国过境免签旅游指南 (ビザはもう要らない！中国トランジット観光ガイド)

皆さん、こんにちは！中国は素晴らしい観光スポットがたくさんありますが、ビザが面倒だと思っていませんか？実は、トランジットビザ免除制度を利用すれば、簡単に中国旅行が楽しめるんです！ビザなしで中国を...

【Learning materials recommendation】語学学習でわたしが使っている教材　

Hello everyone! I'm Shoko, a Japanese teacher. This time, I would like to talk about recommended t...

Your Favorite Teaching Tool

The computer is an incredible teaching tool, and it's one of my favorites. Here are a few reasons w...

今天凌晨的地震｜台湾での地震

今天凌晨發生了地震。 今日の未明に地震がありました。 在一月二十一號凌晨發生的地震，地震發生位置在嘉義縣，芮氏規模為6.4。 1月21日未明に発生した地震は、震源地が嘉義県で、マグニチュード...

Weather related idioms

The UK is being battered by a fierce storm today and quite literally we have to "weather the storm"...

Boost Your Language Skills with Radio and Podcasts

If you're looking to improve your British English listening skills, BBC Learning English is one of ...

Improving Listening Skills and Spelling through Dictation (a new class)

Dictation is a powerful tool for improving both listening and spelling skills, making it an essenti...

The Woman Who Shaped Me!

In the picture, you can see me on the left, my mom in the center, and my elder sister on the right....

A Role Model Who Shaped My Path

Throughout life, we encounter individuals who leave a profound impact on us—people whose words, act...

Saying the Date in British English and American English

How do you say the date in English? 日付は英語でどう言う？It depends on the country...国によって違いがあるんです…American s...

What does hypothetically mean?

Hi everyone! Today's new word is "hypothetically". hypothetically /ˌhʌɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/This means bein...

Harukaの中日対訳コラム丨チベット旅行

欢迎阅读 Haruka 的中日双语专栏！ Harukaの中日対訳コラムへようこそ！   我会在这里用中文和日文写一些简短的文章，记录生活的片段和心情的点滴，感谢您的阅读。 如果您正在学习中文，希望我...

Test Preparation Classes or Language Learning Classes - Which One Should I Take?

When it comes to improving your English, it’s essential to understand the difference between test p...

What Do I Do After I Read a News Article?

Often once the reading of a book or passage or an article is complete, it is normal to simply move ...

My little sister - my big role model!

Expressions (表現) The something of someone's dreams  == 理想の...inclined to = 性向を示してreal feat = accomp...

How talking about Celebrities helps your English Grammar

Hi everyone!Here's a quick way you can practice your past and present tenses plus your adjectives!T...

British vs. American English: What’s the Difference?

Learning English can be tricky, especially when you realise it isn’t just one type of English! Brit...

How English Opens Up New Opportunities for You

Hi everyone!How is your goal of improving your English so far this year? Good on you for continuing...

Asking Questions During Class is also part of the English Practice

Asking Questions in English During Class It is natural as a learner of a new language, that we ofte...

Quick tips: ungrammatical (?) questions

Most languages have ways to reduce the grammatical forms of questions, and English is no exception!...

Role model: my father

Since childhood, my father has been my greatest role model. As a teacher, he inspired me to follow ...

You will LOVE my Favourite English Teaching Tool!

Hi everyone!How have you been? My favourite teaching tool is not one I use in class, I recommend it...

"Fear", A Poem by Kahlil Gibran

Dear students,   I hope this week’s been kind to you. I was about to write a different column  toda...

Meet Cindy: New Adventures, Same Passion! Let’s Learn Together!

Hey everyone! I’m Cindy, and I’m SO excited to be back on Cafetalk! Over the past year, I’ve been d...

One Common Mistake to Avoid

Hi, it's Zia! How are you?The most common mistake my students make is not knowing when to use the a...

The Impact of Stress on the Body and the Healing Power of Tapping

In our daily lives, we often face many sources of stress, such as family responsibilities, work, an...

What is a Faux Pas?

What is a faux pas? According to the Oxford Dictionary:faux pas  /fəʊ ˈpɑː/ nounan embarrassing or ...

Let Me Tell You Something!

Have you ever longed for something? When it's cold outside and there just isn't enough heat. When y...

Serbian Students Exposing Corruption By Initiating a 24-Hour Blockade

Serbian university students have taken a stand by initiating a 24-hour blockade of a crucial traffi...