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Rain, Books and Hot Chocolate: How to Turn a Gloomy Day into a Study Superpower!

There's something magical about a rainy day. The sound of raindrops tapping against the window, a w...

Kariya Park (in Canada)

Photo: the gate of Kariya Park in Mississauga Earlier this year, I found out that Kariya City (in ...

「公園で散歩する」「公園を散歩する」何が違う？ “Kōen de sanpo suru” vs “Kōen o sanpo suru” — What’s the difference?

さて、今日は 場所の助詞「に・で・へ・を」の整理！   English below ↓   では まずクイズです！   下の（　）に 助詞「へ」「で」「に」「を」のどれが入るでしょう？   ① 私は...

The key to success is The Power of Habit

So you want to master English. Unfortunately (or really, fortunately), there is no magic wand to ma...

Friday News: FIFA World Cup

The Friday Briefing FIFA World Cup: More Than Just a Game Sports • Global Culture • Economics ...

Why Choosing Your Own Topic Is the Fastest Way to Improve English

One of the most common questions I hear from English learners is: "What should I study to improve m...

歌唱迷思-氣音

曾經有一位學生來上課。 她一開口唱歌，我就聽見很明顯的氣音。 聲音輕輕柔柔的，聽起來好像很有感情。 但唱不到兩首歌，她就開始說： 「老師我高音唱不出來。」 「講話久了聲音會沙啞。」 她很疑惑。 因...

Tunisia vs. Japan – A Football Match Written Like an Anime!

Hello everyone! Tomorrow is a very big day for football fans, especially for my students and me! Th...

Beat the Gloom: How to Stay Focused and Productive on Rainy Days - Chiamaka A

Oh no! The rain just ruined Jun’s study plans with Gary and Mendoza. She was set to tackle the to...

Failed a Test? Here's How to Turn Disappointment Into Progress.

When a Test Doesn't Go Your Way You studied. You hoped for better. You opened your test paper and f...

Our Cat Short's Birthday

This week was Short's birthday—or at least, what we have decided is his official birthday. Short is...

World Cup beavers

Photo: Korean-themed World Cup beaver in downtown TorontoYes, you read that right - World Cup beave...

Life in the Countryside: My Easy Any-Citrus Pie Air Fryer Recipe!

  Life in the Countryside: My Easy "Any-Citrus" Pie (Air Fryer Recipe!) Hello CafeTalk community! W...

Dream Destinations for 2026: Travel Goals and English Practice

One of the most enjoyable conversation topics for English learners is travel. Almost everyone has a...

Feeling stuck?

In this video I describe my approach towards learning and teaching foreign languages.

Pop Culture: I'm Down!

Pop Culture Tuesday Getting Down with English English Slang • Pop Culture • Natural Conversatio...

「すぐ来る」VS「もうすぐ来る」何が違う？ "Sugu kuru" VS "Mōsugu kuru" — What's the difference?

今日のテーマは 『すぐ』と 『もうすぐ』！ 何が ちがうか、クイズで 考えてみましょう♪    English below ↓    ★ではクイズです！★   A：先生 来そう？ B： ①すぐ来るよ...

What to Do After a Bad Test Result (Hint: It’s Not Time to Give Up!)

We’ve all been there. You open your test results—whether it’s a formal proficiency exam like TOEIC ...

Bad Test Result

Hi, I’m Teacher Joanne! I’m new here on Cafetalk, but I have more than 10 years of experience teac...

Disappointing Test Results? Bad News or Good Opportunity?

Have you ever been disappointed by test results?  If you see these results as an end, you may be mi...

The Test Didn't Go Well. Now What? A Guide to Bouncing Back

Let’s be honest: that feeling when you see a score you weren't expecting is the worst. It might be ...

Bad Test Results

Ouch. You Bombed a Test. Now What? Receiving a terrible grade feels like a punch to the gut, but it...

【新レッスン】Simple Travel Japanese for Beginners｜JP/EN/繫中

このたび、新しいレッスン「Simple Travel Japanese for Beginners」を作りました。このレッスンは、日本旅行を予定している日本語初心者の方向けのレッスンです。 レッスン...

Doing Badly on a Test

Hello everyone!   This past weekend, I went on a road trip with my family to Oga in Akita Prefectur...

A Little Story About Shakyo (Sutra Copying)

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Today I'd like to share a little about shakyo (sutra copying). Can you beli...

From Setback to Comeback: What to Do After a Bad Test Result

I was looking forward to the almighty test. As a Master’s student back then, I’d spent weeks preppi...

When Mario Met a British Policeman! :)

When Mario Met a British *Bobby*!→ What is street art? Street art is artwork displayed in public pl...

【台湾華語】台灣的牛奶文化｜台湾の牛乳文化

台灣人以前不常喝牛奶，但是現在很多人天天喝。 tái wān rén yǐ qián bù cháng hē niú nǎi ，dàn shì xiàn zài hěn duō rén tiān t...

【台灣華語】TOCFL考試沒過該怎麼辦？｜台湾華語の試験「TOCFL」対策：不合格から合格への改善ポイント

台灣華語的考試TOCFL是用來申請台灣學校及工作很重要的指標。如果你曾經參加過考試，但是沒有及格，可能需要加強以下幾點：1. 文字的發音很多同學雖然閱讀上沒有問題，但卻對發音不太了解，特別是有些生詞...

Recommended podcast - The English We Speak - a BBC podcast introducing natural, modern English phrases

"I'm up to my eyes in work!""I like to dabble in art.""We need to rope someone in to help with this...