Cafetalk 讲师专栏

Why Learn English When We Have Translating Apps?

Some of my previous students used to ask me: why, in a digital age, is learning to speak another la...

What Was Your Biggest Fear? Clients Share Their Honest Thoughts

One of the best parts of my job is the moment a client realizes their fear was unfounded. That mome...

Our Universe on Netflix: A Journey for ESL Learners

Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered what they have to do with you? Did you know we are a...

Learning in Context

When I first began to learn Russian, which is very different from English, I tried to memorize all ...

How to stay motivated when learning English

Remember: English is a tool, not a test. The more you use it, the stronger you become. Practice a l...

Discovering Familiaris: My Favourite Novel and a New Book Club Choice-- Cafetalk Feature !

If you’ve been following my book club, you know I’m always on the lookout for novels that spark dee...

My First Milestone on Cafetalk – 10 Lessons Completed!

I’m excited to share that I’ve completed my first 10 lessons on Cafetalk! Thank you to all my wonde...

When They Vanish: Learning the Slang ‘Ghosted’

Ever send a message and… nothing? No reply, no call back, no explanation. That’s when you’ve been g...

What is guided conversation? - VIDEO EDITION

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation clas...

【Idiom of the Week】Hang out

Idiom of the Week Introduction Idioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and ofte...

Explore Languages & Culture: English, Arabic, and Palestinian Cooking with Aida”

“I’m back! ?? Come learn and explore with me, Aida! I offer English and Arabic lessons for children...

Harukaの中日対訳コラム丨名前から広がる旅路

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...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

Idiom of the Week Introduction Idioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and ofte...

Chinese idiom 刻舟求剑

“Hi everyone! Today we’re exploring a classic Chinese idiom — 刻舟求剑, which means ‘marking the boat t...

Daily English writing! Let's be penfriends...

CafeTALK...the clue is in the name, it's all about talking, right?    Well yes, I agree but I think...

I wish someone had told me!

Here are two things I wish I hadn’t done as a language learner:   I focused too much on grammar. I ...

Pronunciation Power: Speak English with Confidence

In this lesson, we’ll practice pronunciation using fun tongue twisters. You’ll build confidence and...

I celebrated my Birthday!

Hello everyone in the Cafetalk Community!How are you doing? I hope all is well. It's definitely fal...

French Words You Already Know

Do you know you already speak some French? Words like café, ballet, menu are French. Next time you ...

A Recipe for Disaster - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1, B2/C1)

A1/A2 VERSIONRecently, I started teaching English and French on Cafetalk. I had taught before, but...

A New Life on the Mountain Final Part Summer

Summer came hot and heavy to the mountain, and with it, the full weight of the season—and of the fa...

Heritage Day in South Africa

Today 24 September is Heritage Day  in South Africa, a very special holiday for us. It’s a day whe...

Why the French Love Silence

In French culture, silence is not empty .. it is polite. When you pause, you are showing respect. I...

My inspiration for teaching - is this a joke?

Hello dearest students, Please find below a two part piece on the issues which inspired me to becom...

Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something (Are You Listening?)

Hey everyone,   I want to talk about something we often ignore—our bodies. Not how they look, but w...

What inspired me to begin teaching

I became a teacher by being a student first.  When I was in high school, my favorite subject was Fr...

英語が心配な方へ - 安心してください、日本語でサポートします！

はじめまして！   英語でのオンラインレッスンは、少し不安に感じるかもしれませんね。 もしかすると、こんな風に考えていませんか？   •「説明がちゃんと理解できるか心配…」 •「自分が質問したいこと...

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Teaching has always been close to my heart. My inspiration came from a deep love for communication ...

From One Conversation to a Calling

''It all started with a conversation...''I still remember the moment that sparked my love for teach...

Learn French With Your Hands

French people talk with their hands. A shrug, a small gesture, can mean a whole sentence. In my cla...