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Discover Lithuania: History, Language and Food

Sveiki! Hello everyone!When you think of traveling or learning a new language, where does your mind...

歌唱迷思-氣音

曾經有一位學生來上課。 她一開口唱歌，我就聽見很明顯的氣音。 聲音輕輕柔柔的，聽起來好像很有感情。 但唱不到兩首歌，她就開始說： 「老師我高音唱不出來。」 「講話久了聲音會沙啞。」 她很疑惑。 因...

World Cup beavers

Photo: Korean-themed World Cup beaver in downtown TorontoYes, you read that right - World Cup beave...

What to Do After a Bad Test Result (Hint: It’s Not Time to Give Up!)

We’ve all been there. You open your test results—whether it’s a formal proficiency exam like TOEIC ...

Disappointing Test Results? Bad News or Good Opportunity?

Have you ever been disappointed by test results?  If you see these results as an end, you may be mi...

Bad Test Result

Hi, I’m Teacher Joanne! I’m new here on Cafetalk, but I have more than 10 years of experience teac...

The Test Didn't Go Well. Now What? A Guide to Bouncing Back

Let’s be honest: that feeling when you see a score you weren't expecting is the worst. It might be ...

When Mario Met a British Policeman! :)

When Mario Met a British *Bobby*!→ What is street art? Street art is artwork displayed in public pl...

Life in the Countryside: My Easy Any-Citrus Pie Air Fryer Recipe!

  Life in the Countryside: My Easy "Any-Citrus" Pie (Air Fryer Recipe!) Hello CafeTalk community! W...

Doing Badly on a Test

Hello everyone!   This past weekend, I went on a road trip with my family to Oga in Akita Prefectur...

Feeling stuck?

In this video I describe my approach towards learning and teaching foreign languages.

Dream Destinations for 2026: Travel Goals and English Practice

One of the most enjoyable conversation topics for English learners is travel. Almost everyone has a...

Our Cat Short's Birthday

This week was Short's birthday—or at least, what we have decided is his official birthday. Short is...

Pop Culture: I'm Down!

Pop Culture Tuesday Getting Down with English English Slang • Pop Culture • Natural Conversatio...

【台湾華語】台灣的牛奶文化｜台湾の牛乳文化

台灣人以前不常喝牛奶，但是現在很多人天天喝。 tái wān rén yǐ qián bù cháng hē niú nǎi ，dàn shì xiàn zài hěn duō rén tiān t...

Rainy Day Writing

One of the hardest things about studying — especially when you don't have tests and deadlines to fo...

Recommended podcast - The English We Speak - a BBC podcast introducing natural, modern English phrases

"I'm up to my eyes in work!""I like to dabble in art.""We need to rope someone in to help with this...

【台灣華語】TOCFL考試沒過該怎麼辦？｜台湾華語の試験「TOCFL」対策：不合格から合格への改善ポイント

台灣華語的考試TOCFL是用來申請台灣學校及工作很重要的指標。如果你曾經參加過考試，但是沒有及格，可能需要加強以下幾點：1. 文字的發音很多同學雖然閱讀上沒有問題，但卻對發音不太了解，特別是有些生詞...

Bad Test Results

Ouch. You Bombed a Test. Now What? Receiving a terrible grade feels like a punch to the gut, but it...

【新レッスン】Simple Travel Japanese for Beginners｜JP/EN/繫中

このたび、新しいレッスン「Simple Travel Japanese for Beginners」を作りました。このレッスンは、日本旅行を予定している日本語初心者の方向けのレッスンです。 レッスン...

A Little Story About Shakyo (Sutra Copying)

Hello, this is Emiko.H. Today I'd like to share a little about shakyo (sutra copying). Can you beli...

Why Small Talk Is a Bigger Skill Than You Think

Have you ever met someone who could talk to anyone? Maybe you've wondered how they always seem conf...

「話せる英語」から「伝わる英語」へ。

海外大学では、卒業までに数多くのエッセイを書くことが求められます。 もちろん、スピーキング力も大切です。 しかし、自分の考えを整理し、理由や根拠を組み立てる力がなければ、話す内容や書く内容が浅くなっ...

​The Art of the Micro-Vacation: Bringing the Holiday Spirit Home

Think about your day-to-day life. You work hard, manage the home, and carefully save your money. Al...

Interview on Hapa Eikaiwa!

Hello all!! I was featured on an interview with Hapa Eikaiwa. You can find the two pieces of the in...

Living in the City vs. Living in the Countryside: Where is Everything?

Living in the City vs. Living in the Countryside: Where is "Everything"? Hello CafeTalk community!...

From Sounds to Stories: Building Confident Readers Through Phonics

Did you know that strong readers start with strong phonics skills? In my Phonics for Toddlers lesso...

From Setback to Comeback: What to Do After a Bad Test Result

I was looking forward to the almighty test. As a Master’s student back then, I’d spent weeks preppi...