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Baye-baye: A Sweet Rice Treat from the Philippines

Have you heard of Baye-baye? It’s a soft and sweet Filipino rice treat that comes from Bayawan City...

British sweet treats!

People often joke that British food is awful, however, Britain does have a lot of tasty traditional...

假名與發音特訓班｜50音完全掌握

「就算五十音不熟也不用怕！從基礎開始打穩根基」此堂課從あ行到わ行，從口型示範到舌位解說，結合圖像記憶與實際發聲練習，強化假名與發音的連結。 完全初學者友善 口型、舌位現場示範 以日常單字檢...

Natural English - I'm good, thanks

Instead of saying “No, thank you,” Try “I’m good, thanks” — it’s casual, polite, and very natural. ...

Join the Conversation: Use the Comments Section and Grow Your English Through Community!

Your English learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends—in fact, that’s when your English developme...

Saying long numbers in English 長い数字を英語で読む方法

Saying long numbers in English can be difficult.  長い数字を英語で読むのは難しい場合があります。   However there is a usef...

Natural English - No worries

Instead of “It’s okay”? Try this natural phrase: “No worries” — it’s casual, friendly, and super co...

Crack the Code: How to Really Listen to English

Listening is a skill that most learners think they’re practicing, but rarely are. Real listening me...

More things to do in Niagara Falls

Photo: Birds hanging out at the Bird KingdomI wrote a short article about Niagara Falls after my vi...

Natural English - It's a pleasure meeting you.

Still saying “Nice to meet you”? Try this natural phrase: “It’s a pleasure meeting you” — it sounds...

A letter that will get you to think seriously about yourself.

I’m writing this letter to you to try to get you to think more deeply about yourself.   *Through th...

Sweet Treasures from Serbia: Discover Traditional Candies and Treats!

Serbia may be known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes, but did you know it’s also home ...

From the Emperor’s Court to the First Known Illustrated Palmistry Manuscript

  In the 1200s, there was a special place for learning in Sicily, Italy. It was the court of Emper...

Tastes of Botswana: Discovering the Sweet Treats of Southern Africa

When you think of sweets and candies, your mind might travel to the colorful gummies of Europe or t...

Skills To Speaking English Well

Many students want to speak English fluently, but they’re not sure how to get better. It’s not just...

Nepal's Sweet Treasures: Juju Dhau, Dudh Malai & Besan Ko Laddu

Nepal is not only known for it's mountains and culture, but also for it's delicious sweets and cand...

A Taste of Iran’s Most Beloved Sweets

Hello everyone! As someone who grew up in Iran, I’m excited to share with you a delicious part of o...

How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work for English Learners

In any professional setting, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it’s addressing poor ...

Sweet Treasures from South Africa: Local Candies You Need to Try!

South Africa is a melting pot of cultures, and that diversity extends deliciously into our local sw...

Are you a “tough cookie” or “as nutty as a fruit cake”?

Hello everyone,     In line with this week’s topic, here is a short article to introduce some commo...

Natural English - I have no idea

Still saying “I don’t know”? Try this natural phrase: “I have no idea” — it means you really don’t ...

Pronunciation precision: Mastering /l/ and /r/

If you're a Japanese speaker learning English, the sounds /l/ and /r/ can be tricky. That’s because...

The Sweet Story of Jolly Rancher: From Colorado Ice Cream to Global Candy!

The Sweet Story of Jolly Rancher: From Colorado Ice Cream to Global Candy! Hello candy lovers! Have...

A Taste of South Africa: Sweet Treats You Should Try!

South Africa is not only rich in culture and diversity, but we also know how to satisfy a sweet too...

Natural English - Tasty

Still saying “delicious”? Try this natural phrase: “It’s so tasty!” — it’s simple and super common ...

HOW TO GET FEEDBACK DURING YOUR SPEAKING

In teaching a foreign language the hardest thing is to give feedback during speaking exercise.If I ...

First 100 lessons!

A huge thank you to all of my students who have helped me to achieve my first 100 lessons here on C...

Five quick tips for building independent study habits

Hello CafeTalk, Here are five quick tips for building independent study habits. Feedback and commen...

🏖️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18)

?️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18) Level: Beginner to Pre-IntermediateAge Range: 6–18 (wi...

Expressions - Swamped

Still saying “I’m very busy”? Try this natural phrase: “I’m swamped” — it means you have way too mu...