Cafetalk 講師專欄

日本人はなぜすぐ返信しないの？｜LINE文化から学ぶ自然な日本語 Why Don’t Japanese People Reply Right Away? | Learn Natural Japanese Through LINE Culture

こんにちは、Shokoです！ Hello, I’m Shoko! みなさんは、日本人とLINEをしていて、Have you ever messaged Japanese people on LINE...

Rain, Custard, and Comfort: The Story of Eve’s Pudding

My mom wasn’t exactly a gourmet chef. In fact, I don’t think she enjoyed cooking all that much. Mos...

6-Minute English - おすすめポッドキャスト RECOMMENDED PODCAST

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026 ご存知のように、言語の習得には時間と労力が...

Acknowledgement from Yokota High School!

Hello Cafetalk Community, I’m truly honored and grateful to be part of the YHS family, and ...

「長男」「次女」ってどういう意味？｜JP/EN/繁中

日本語では、家族構成を説明する時に、「兄」「姉」「弟」「妹」だけでなく、兄弟の中で何番目かを表す言葉もよく使います。一緒に確認してみましょう！ ・長男（ちょうなん）＝一番上の男の子 ・長女（ちょうじ...

Spring Adventures in Miyagi

Hello everyone!   This is my first Tutor Column on Cafetalk, so I wanted to write about something s...

My JLPT Experience

Over a week ago, the Japanese embassy in Tunisia organized a ceremony to congratulate those who pas...

What's in your Toolbox?

As avid learners, we often focus on “perfecting” our skills — and learning a new language is no exc...

My favorite German dessert: Mohnkuchen mit Streusel

Cake is very popular in Germany and we have many different types of cakes. That's why there are bak...

Bobotie: South Africa’s Comfort Food with a Story to Tell

There are some dishes that simply taste like home — and in South Africa, few meals carry t...

My Favorite Dessert

Malva Pudding: A Sweet Taste of South Africa Have you ever tried Malva Pudding? This beloved South ...

語言學習裡，比流利更重要的事情

大家好，今天想和大家聊聊，我為什麼會鼓勵台灣學生多用日文聊聊自己的狀況。 我覺得在台灣，「表達自己」並不是一件很被鼓勵的事情。 我們可能很會背書、背課文，也很習慣理解什麼是「正確答案」。但很多時候，...

Stop Being Afraid to Speak English

Learning English can feel difficult sometimes, especially when you are afraid of making mistakes. B...

What can your kids gain from a reading class?

Teaching reading to kids is more than just helping them recognize words, it is about building confi...

Water Cooler Sundays: More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!'

Water cooler Sundays More Than 'Have a Good Weekend!' Small Talk • Office English • Daily Conve...

Watercooler Sundays: TV and Movie Chat

Watercooler Sundays  Mastering TV and Movie Chat Small Talk • Conversation Skills • Pop Culture...

Pumpkin Pie — My Favorite Dessert

    I asked myself, “What’s my favorite dessert?” After about 10 seconds of thinking, the answer wa...

Can a Self-Proclaimed Foodie Claim to Have Just One Favorite Dish?

I have always found myself drawn to the simple, uncomplicated things in life. For me, true joy lies...

A truth about life.

A broken twig can never be fully repaired. It will always remain weak and vulnerable to being broke...

Fun things to do in Gifu, Japan!

Hello everyone! It is a beautiful time to be in Gifu, Japan. Here are some fun things, I'll be tryi...

Weekly Topic Wednesdays: The Taste of Memories

Weekly Topic WEDNESDAYS The Taste of Memories Food • Conversation • Culture Today's Main Cou...

Have you had knafa before?

Knafa is a sweet dish made of Traditionally Nabulsi or Akkawi cheese, meticulously soaked and rinse...

My favourite Dessert

My all‑time favorite dessert is warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.   I still remember the f...

Low Mood Days: Small Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again

Some days just feel a little off. You wake up and everything is fine, but you don’t feel as rested ...

Office Hour Thursdays: Hold That Thought! (Meeting Interruptions)

Office Hour Thursdays Hold That Thought: Meeting Interruptions Business English • Meeting Skill...

Friendly English & Portuguese Tutor | Beginners Welcome | Travel, Business & Culture

Hi! I'm a passionate English and Portuguese tutor who loves helping complete beginners take their v...

My favourite dish - Palak Paneer

Hello everyone,I love the Indian dish - Palak Paneer (Indian spinach curry with homemade cheese). T...

My favorite dessert

Warm, soft, slightly caramelized, and especially good with custard or ice cream. It’s one of the mo...

Scottish Highlands

Pop Culture Tuesdays: Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg?

Pop Culture Tuesdays Sorry, ..Pull Your Leg? Idioms • Casual English • Pop Culture "You're pu...