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New lesson soon!

Soon i will add a new class, a full body/aerobic session. You will be able to do it at home without...

【新課程通知】用 Canva 製作自己的個人頭像

大家好，我是 Chiharu。   在這堂課中，我會一邊用日語說明 Canva 的基本操作， 一邊和大家一起完成 一個原創的個人頭像。   我準備了 6 種不同的範例設計， 可以選擇自己喜歡的風格，...

How to Stay Focused During Online Classes

Here are some useful tips for staying focused during online lessons: 1. Create a Comfortable Study ...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 7 (Remixing Idioms!)

Hey all! This is the seventh weekly English learning challenge. In this challenge, we focus on id...

Rhetorical Questions in the IELTS Test

In English, some questions are asked not to get an answer, but to make a point or guide the listene...

Three new ideas for staying focused

Hello everyone,  Here are some of my ideas on staying focused. Book a lesson with me today. 1. Don'...

Message to serious English language learners.

1. Are you really serious about improving your English speaking skills? 2. Are you really serious a...

Always help to have a goal, even a simple one.

This beautiful place is one of my favorite places ever to do cardio. The hot steamed buns (nikuman)...

Don't be afraid to try it!

For me it's more fun and more pleasant to learn something new, while talking with each other, disco...

【日本の日常 #05】ゆるキャラ｜JP/EN/繁中

日本の街を歩いていると、ときどきかわいらしいキャラクターを見かけます。地域のマスコットは「ゆるキャラ」と呼ばれています。その代表的な存在が、くまモンです。くまモンは熊本県の公式キャラクター。黒い体に...

Easy Ways to Pay Attention in Online Class

Staying focused in an online class is hard. At home, many things can distract you. Your bed might m...

What is the meaning of Hinamatsuri...

This is a special day for families with daughters, and it includes a number of traditions. I would ...

Basic and essencial questions to ask your tutor in any lesson

Here are some of what I consider the most useful and essencial questions you can ask your tutor in ...

【湘南ライフ#05】海が見えるスケートボードパーク｜JP/EN/繫中

3月になり、少しずつ暖かくなってきました。 今回は、江の島の近くにある HUG RIDE PARK を訪れました。 海を眺めながらスケートボードを楽しめる、開放的な場所です。 隣のレストランでは、パ...

English Skills for Students – Reading, Writing & Grammar!

Hello everyone! Are you looking to improve your English reading, writing, and grammar skills in a c...

Back to the 90s

I was born in the 80s, and although I have a lot of nostalgia for that decade now, my memory of it ...

“Sunday Afternoon — Reset, Reflect, Restart.”

Sunday afternoon is more than just the end of the weekend. It is a quiet space between rest and res...

【#1 in the New Tutor Rankings】Thank you for your support!

Hello, I’m Chiharu. I’m happy to share that I ranked #1 among new teachers. Thank you so much to ev...

Things you can ask your tutor

Some things can be considered private, inappropriate or rude to be asking someone. However, you sho...

Pearly Whites

"I come at night when you are asleep, For something small you safely keep. I leave a gift under you...

What Is the Weekend for You?

What is the weekend for you? Is it rest? Is it productivity? Is it escape? Or is it reflection? For...

Questions you should never be afraid to ask your tutor

As a tutor I noticed over the years, in order to be respectful and polite, students feel shy to ask...

【新着講師ランキング1位になりました】｜JP/EN/繫中

こんにちは、Chiharuです。このたび、新着講師ランキングで1位になることができました。いつもレッスンを受講してくださっているみなさま、本当にありがとうございます。現在は、フリートークやビジネス日...

Useful Japanese for Restaurants: “How Many People?” and “This Way, Please”

Have you ever felt nervous about entering a restaurant in Japan? Many learners worry about what the...

What is your favorite Pokémon?

Happy Pokémon Day!!!!  Here is a quick quizz to test your knowledge:  “I Choose You!” Who is Ash’...

Questions You Should Never Be Afraid to Ask Your Tutor

Taking lessons on Cafetalk should feel comfortable and supportive. Remember, your tutor is here to ...

Is Two Really Better Than One?

“They say two is better than one.” “No man is an island.” Both statements point to one truth: we ar...

【東京駅周辺 #05】上野駅｜JP/EN/繫中

上野駅には、地下に新幹線ホームがあります。上野駅の開業は1883年。明治時代から「北へ向かう玄関口」として発展してきました。高度経済成長期には、地方から東京へ働きに来る若者たちが、この駅に降り立ちま...

Japanese Izakaya Phrases for Beginners: “Toriaezu Nama de” and “Kanpai!”

What does “Toriaezu nama de” mean?   This phrase means:   “For now, draft beer, please.”   Toriaezu...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 5

Hey all! This is the sixth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your...