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Five quick tips for building independent study habits

Hello CafeTalk, Here are five quick tips for building independent study habits. Feedback and commen...

ピンイン付き　随笔「赢在起跑线－－スタートラインで勝つ」

 阴历五月初五是中国的传统节日－－端午节。今年的端午节没能吃到粽子，却有幸观看了一场生龙活虎的龙舟比赛。鼓声咚咚响，水花高高飞。队员们用力划桨，都想第一个冲到终点。yīn lì wǔ yuè c...

中文歌《人间》 四喜丸子- 中日韩英翻译

这首歌是来自日文歌曲，王菲翻唱，不过这个视频是四喜丸子翻唱～应该很熟悉吧： ）

🏖️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18)

?️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18) Level: Beginner to Pre-IntermediateAge Range: 6–18 (wi...

Expressions - Swamped

Still saying “I’m very busy”? Try this natural phrase: “I’m swamped” — it means you have way too mu...

在台灣看醫生好可怕？！

聽過不少學生跟我說：「老師，在國外看醫生好可怕！」進過日本急診室的我，完全明白！所以製作了這個影片給在台灣生活的你，希望在需要的時候，這部影片能給你一點安心的力量。（沒有簡化的內容，但是是真實情況，...

「因為...才」的意思與用法

「因為⋯才⋯」這個句型是用來強調某個特定的原因或條件，導致後面的結果或決定。 語氣上帶有「不是其他原因，而正是這個原因才會這樣做」的意思。結構：因為 + 完整子句A（原因），才 + 完整子句B（行動...

No longer a conspiracy theory: Florida has enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering

Florida has recently enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering practices within the...

The cost of being a sports fan in Canada

Photo: The Hockey Hall of Fame in TorontoBeing a sports fan doesn’t have to be expensive, but if yo...

よくあるミス！飾る and "Decorate"

Decoration is really fun! Many Americans put up spooky decorations for Hallowe'en or festive and wi...

Expressions - Hang on

Still saying “wait”? Try this natural phrase: “Hang on” — it means to wait a moment, usually casual...

Study Smart, Not Just Hard

As the school year winds down and summer vacation approaches, many students are tempted to take a c...

ピンイン付　随笔「品牌大米与混合大米－－ブランド米とブレンド米」

在今天的课堂上跟学生聊到「大米」这个话题，学生问「ブレンド米」怎么翻译？我脱口而出说「品牌大米」。可是课后我发现，学生问的是「ブレンド米」而非「ブランド米」。 所以我把「ブレンド」听成了「ブランド」...

Why Meaningful Conversation is Your Secret Weapon for Learning English

We’ve all participated in Free Talk sessions. They’re fun and easy-going. But how useful are they r...

Wild animals in Britain - predators

The animal in the main photo here is a badger from Scotland. These animals are very easy to recogni...

Expressions - Cut it out

Always saying “Stop it”? Try this natural phrase: “Cut it out” — it means to stop doing something a...

“Why Children Should Learn the English Language? ’’

In today's interconnected world, English has become a vital language for communication, education, ...

Job Interview: "Do You Have Any Question for Us?"

(Image from Canva)Interviewers normally signal the close of the session with this, "Do you have any...

Under the Ocean! Lets swim and meet some sea friends

English Lesson: Under the Ocean Lets dive into learning new sea animal friends ? Under the...

Summer Smart: 5 Self-Study Habits for English Learners

Taking a break from school or class this summer? Great! But don’t let your English take a holiday ...

Expressions - In a good mood

Always saying “I’m happy”? Try this natural phrase: “I’m in a good mood” — it means you're feeling ...

Developing Independent Study Skills Before Summer Vacation: Tips for Building Study Habits

As summer vacation approaches, students often look forward to a break from the academic routine. Ho...

Expressions - Take it easy

Instead of saying “relax”? Try this natural phrase: “Take it easy” — it means to rest or not stress...

The Eadwine Psalter: The Oldest Palm Reading Guide in Latin

image credit: Eadwine the Scribe, reported as self-portrait, Canterbury (c. 1150s) Palm Reading Hid...

LGBTQ+ related laws around the world 世界のLGBTQ+関連法

In many countries June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ issues. 多くの国では、6月はプライ...

How Good Is Your English Speaking?

Do you ever wonder how good your English speaking is? Maybe you're learning a lot of grammar and vo...

How to Build Study Habits Before Summer Break

As summer vacation approaches, many students are excited about taking a break from their regular st...

A Different Approach For Every Student!

Every individual human being is different! Much like our fingerprints, we are unique. So learning, ...

Turbocharge Your English with Summer Study Hacks!

Hello, amazing ESL learners! Summer is just around the corner, and while you’re dreaming of beach d...

Expressions - I could eat a horse

Instead of saying “I’m really hungry”? Try this fun phrase: “I could eat a horse” — it means you’re...