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Outdoor cooking and BBQ tips

I live in England but, as I've mentioned in another column, my wife is Australian.   As a child, s...

思ったより〜だった!! 英語で言える?

”店は思ったより良かった”を英語で？The shop was better than I thought. カジュアルな英語。The shop was better than I thought i...

Talking about retirement in English

In a recent post, I talked about pensions and retirement, so today I’d like to share some vocabular...

BBQ for English Learners

Cooking outdoors, especially grilling and BBQ, is not just about preparing delicious meals; it's a ...

Outdoor cooking

Cooking in nature Don't you want to eat only cold sandwiches while camping? You can cook a deliciou...

Reading Classes

Repeated readings can help you to familiarise yourself with words that are used frequently and reco...

Pensions and retirement

Photo byAaron Burden onUnsplash Many people are concerned about their retirement and pension these...

Learn Transportation Prepositions!

Dear Cafetalk Community,How are you? I know it's still extremely hot in Japan, but in Canada, I can...

打招呼 Greeting in Taiwanese Mandarin

第一堂中文課都會提到打招呼：Greetings are mentioned in the first Chinese class:台灣人打招呼In Taiwan, when we greet we ...

Saturday Delivery Day

My bestie**,  messaged me, "Want to go on a day-delivery this Saturday?" She was on an assignment a...

How to stay cool during hot days

I live in England so I don't usually have a problem with hot weather. August is the main summer hol...

Going to the Beach

Yesterday was one of those spontaneously wonderful days. On a complete whim, my friend messaged me ...

EASY READ: I MISS JAPAN

I moved out of Japan a few months ago after living there for almost 3 years. And I still think abou...

My eternity.......the aspect I have failed to look after....

茶藝

2022 年一開始和大家說我開始了茶藝課程，但一直沒將當時的照片PO出來，覺得不能再拖了，就是現在！每次倒茶都是小心翼翼、緊張兮兮，即使手中正做著這個動作，內心不斷地想著接下來要做什麼＋這個動作是不...

20% off for all new students!

Hi,For anyone that has not yet had a lesson with me, I am offering a 20% discount off any of my les...

Play Lazy w/ Cool Summer Drinks!

Hello there! In this space, you’ll get a taste of casual, natural English usage:  idioms, general...

Moving Out of Home and Finding Personal Space

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs just when we least expect them. For me, the most recent on...

”久しぶりに”　を英語で？

僕はよく「久しぶりに」を使います。英語で”For the first time in a long time..."です。もし興味があったら、動画を見てみてください。

Chaas - Buttermilk - The Classic Summer Drink

Hi all,Greetings from Hyderabad !Being a native of south India which is relatively warmer than the ...

VERY ORDINARY SERIES Ⅹ OF MY WANTING TO KEEP TOUCH WITH EVERYONE

こんにちは^_^ テレビなどであまりにも健康に関する番組が多いので、少し皮肉ぽくなったのですが、こんな英文を作ってみました。   Today,  many of us think exerci...

STAY COOL IN THE HOT SUMMER DAYS.

      Summer is amazing to go out and have fun with your friends and family, but the heat can somet...

The Weather and Your English

Hello everyone! It’s been much too long since I contributed to the tutor column, and I apologize to...

When populations carry their governments in their psyches without realizing it…

Learning through Games

A great way to check that a learning outcome is achieved is by reviewing our understanding through ...

Dream Gadget: Imagine you could invent any gadget, what would you invent?

    Dear cafetalk students and everyone, Let’s dive into a world of imagination and innovation. Ima...

Hapa英会話のYouTube動画に出演させて頂きました！

タイトルにある通りHapa英会話のYouTube動画に出演させて頂きました！https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da-74p4f2vU&t=19sよろしければご覧...

Sunny Days with Furry Friends


With the arrival of summer, the world transforms into a tapestry of warmth and wonder. Faline and ...

Summer Nights!

*Best for intermediate and advanced speakers *~*~*~   Hello there! Are you ready for a different ...

和製英語　ー 電子レンジ / オーブンレンジ

なぜそれが間違いなのか 「レンジ」は、英語の "range" に由来します。この言葉は、オーブンとコンロの両方を備えた家電を表します。通常、"range cooker"「レンジクッカー」と呼ばれます...