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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...

The Year is Flying By

「一年があっという間に過ぎていってるね」を英語で⁉️ The year is flying by, isn't it! ネイティブスピーカーは「Fly by」という句動詞をよく使います。 例 ...

Is Technology Helping You Speak, or Stopping You From Speaking?

These days, many learners use online tools to check grammar, translate sentences, or even write the...

A 5-Minute Practice Method to Help You Improve Quickly!

Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to study or practice? Good news — you don’t need h...

A 5-Minute English Practice That Makes a Big Difference

Many of my students often tell me they struggle to find time to practice English outside of l...

Reasons for Learning English

Dear Friends of the Cafetalk Community,Today, I want to talk about the many merits or advantages of...

September Blooms

September is a time of change in Ontario Canada; the temperatures are cooler, the days shorter, and...

From Fixed Frameworks to Fluid Lessons: The Joy of Tailoring English Online

  After years of teaching in classrooms—and a brief detour running a mountain farm, where I discove...

The fun challenge - Five minutes a day to language learning success.

Receptive skills (reading and listening) are an important part of language learning.  A wise teache...

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...

Focus on One Small Goal

Even if you’re busy, studying for just five focused minutes every day can help you improve quickly....

Halloween Game Night

Everyone knows that children dress up in costumes and ask for candy on Halloween.  Have you ever wo...

A speaking partner? AI vs Human beings

Why prioritize practicing with a partner over working with AI? 1️⃣ ChatGPT is like a fine sieve, it...