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Learning English with a Busy Life: Tips that really work

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to study English? Between work, family a...

ADVANCED ENGLISH

If you want to make people hang onto your every word, if you want to create amazing cover letters t...

A Little Peek Behind the Scenes of My Lessons

Ever wondered what really happens in my lessons?Well, let's just say it's never boring! One minute ...

Turn Up The Music; Level Up Your English.

Behind the Scenes: Turning Music into English Lessons One of my favorite parts of teaching English ...

Reading out loud to improve your pronunciation

Today, I'd like to introduce you to my most interesting and fun class: 'Reading Out Loud – Hop on P...

Behind the Scenes of My Lessons.

 I don’t just teach topics—I design each lesson to spark curiosity and build confidence.   Every st...

レッスンの裏側ちょっとだけ公開/ One Side Behind the Scenes of Lessons

    わたしの設定しているレッスンの時間は 今のところ、15分、25分、50分ですが、 レッスンに向けての準備は毎回しています。   一つは、レッスンの内容の準備です。   生徒さんのレッスンの...

NEW Lesson Announcement♪ "Real Conversation Practice"

Hello everyone ( ◠‿◠ ) I'm Mika, a Japanese teacher! ♪   I've been blessed to meet many new student...

Why Children Benefit from Learning English Early

English isn’t just another school subject — it’s a global skill. Children who learn it early gain m...

Why I Love My Job (And Why I'm So Good At It)

Hey everyone,   I was thinking the other day about how I got here. I’ve been a personal trainer for...

The Zen Student and the Master

In my lessons with thousands of native Japanese students, one of the most common challenges is in t...

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons.

When students join my lessons, they often expect grammar rules and vocabulary lists—but there’s so ...

What is guided conversation?

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

A little peek behind the scenes of my lessons

Have you ever wondered how teachers design their lessons?  Most of us have a specialty.  Mine is co...

Small Failures, Big Lessons

Sometimes the best lessons don’t come from books or classrooms. They come from little slip-ups in d...

Pride and Prejudice

The book in the photo is a version of one of the most famous stories in English, Pride and Prejudic...

Ready for a Language Adventure? Let's Learn Afrikaans!

Hello! My name is Teacher Marinka, and I'm so excited that you're considering learning Afrikaans. I...

Learning From Small Failures: A Teacher’s Perspective

Even as a teacher, I sometimes have little “oops” moments in my work. Recently, I prepared an Afrik...

Free Talk with Chilu – Beginner-Friendly Conversation

Practice English in a relaxed and friendly way. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to im...

Do I NEED to study? Focused practice for already competent communicators

Free conversation is a great integral part to improving and maintaining skill in a language, but I ...

Language Learning Through Cooking Recipes

Currently I live in a small town in France and unfortunately a decent Japanese restuarant is hard t...

I Used to Think Willpower Was Everything (Then I Learned This)

Hey everyone,   I have a confession to make. When I first started out as a trainer, I honestly beli...

HELP! My Neighbor is Singing!

I handle online classes every day. I wake up early, prepare a simple breakfast, then check my notif...

Your English is Better Than You Think (Here's the Proof)

Let's be honest: a lot of us are scared to speak English. We worry about making mistakes, sounding ...

Everything has a First time: Writing about my lesson

Hello everyone, I'm Shiori, a Japanese teacher!　みなさんこんにちは、シオリです！Everything has a first time, right?...

A New Life in the Mountains Part 3 Spring

Spring came slowly to the mountain. At first, we were still feeding from the silo, but the silage, ...

Crack SAT, TOEFL & IELTS: Your Passport to Global Success

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS – Which one’s your challenge? SAT loves long passages ??, TOEFL tests your ears ?...

How a running injury taught me the value of slowing down

Last October I was training hard, coming off the back of a half marathon and training for a 10k. I ...

SEMINAR -October 1st 2025-Western-Style Cooking at Home Let`s Cook Together-- Oven Beef Stew

Join me for a special live seminar on Cafetalk, where we'll explore the art of Western-style cookin...

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English  Let’s be real — vocabulary is like yo...