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[The Ultimate Trap?!] The REAL Reason Behind the "Storm of Complaints" at My Teaching Job [Part 9]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. It's been so hot lately! What kind of food do you crave ...

【太不合理了吧！？】在日文補習班引發「客訴風暴」的真正原因【第9篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 最近天氣持續炎熱，大家在熱天裡最想吃什麼呢？ 我果然還是最想吃「梅干（日式醃梅子）」！那種酸爽的滋味真的太棒了。大家夏天有什麼推薦的美食，也請一定要告訴我...

猛暑を乗り切れ！楽しく学ぶ夏のサバイバル英語 ☀️

この耐えがたい暑さの中、しっかり熱中症対策をすることが大切です。今回は、知っておくと便利な英語のキーワードをご紹介します！水: Water - ウォーター (wōtā)"Stay hydrated!...

Keeping Busy during the summer!

Beat the Break: 5 Smart Ways to Keep Kids Engaged Without Screens Holiday breaks bring joy, but the...

Summer Vacation: Are you a "Planner" or a "Go-with-the-Flow" Type?

Hello everyone! ☀️ Summer is finally here, and I’ve been thinking a lot about vacations. When I ask...

How Brazilians Speak with Affection

Brazilian Portuguese is full of affectionate expressions. Brazilians may call someone amor, meu bem...

Stop waiting for "perfect" French — Start speaking today!

A lot of learners tell me they're "not ready" for a French conversation lesson because their gramma...

Celebrating My 100th Lesson on Cafetalk!

Dear Students and Visitors, I am beyond thrilled and deeply touched to announce that I have officia...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

Fun Things to Do During Summer Summer vacation is a wonderful time to explore, relax, and take part...

《教學日記》大方開口說台語：學習，其實是一場與內心和解的轉念練習

今天在整理課堂紀錄時，收到了一封讓我感動的學生評價。 這位目前在國外生活的學員寫道：「以前會覺得不會講台語是不是一件很丟臉的事情，但老師的鼓勵讓我突破了心魔，可以很大方也很自然開口說台語了，所以覺得...

[Shocking Past] A "Storm of Complaints" at My First Teaching Job?! The Day I Was Labeled a "Bad Teacher" [Part 8]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Last time, I shared how I ended up going to graduate sch...

【衝擊的過去】第一份日文補習班工作竟迎來「客訴風暴」！？被貼上「不會教」標籤的那一天【第8篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 上一篇跟大家聊到了「考上研究所」的過程，原本這篇想跟大家分享研究所時期的回憶…… ……但說實話，我對研究所的回憶幾乎不太記得（笑）！ 可能是當時真的沒留下...

How Do Brazil’s “Comida a Quilo” Restaurants Work?

If you visit Brazil, especially during lunchtime, you will probably see a sign saying:  COMIDA A QU...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

Explore Nature This Summer!    Why stay indoors when a big adventure is waiting outside? If the wea...

Summer Doesn't Have to Be Instagram Perfect

As soon as summer arrives, our social media feeds seem to transform overnight. Suddenly, everyone a...

Fun things to do during summer vacation

   Top Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation: Recharge, Learn, and Enjoy! Summer is in full swing...

"Where the ocean meets the desert" Let me tell you about my beautiful country, Namibia!

It's right on the south western side of Africa. We are known for our beautil landscape where the de...

[Brutally Honest] 3 Reasons Why I Left the Kindergarten to Go to Grad School [Part 7]

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. So, why on earth did I leave my kindergarten job after a...

【大吐真言】離開最愛的幼稚園、決定攻讀「研究所」的3大原因【第7篇】

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 那麼，明明孩子們那麼可愛，為什麼我會在一年半後辭掉幼稚園的工作呢……？ 原因非常直接…… 「因為我要去讀研究所了！」 ……聽起來好像我很愛念書對吧？但在這...

《轉念練習》人際雜訊×能量防火牆

外界的閒言閒語、無禮的態度，就像是窗外吹過的風、落下的雨。   你不需要把每一場雨都迎進心裡，別人的情緒與評判，那是他們的風景，而不是你必須完成的作業。   今天，試著為自己築起一道溫柔的能量防火牆...

Fun Things to Do During Summer Vacation

Hello everyone!   Recently, I had a great lunch with some friends and my sons here in Sendai.   We ...

What playing and repairing the saxophone taught me about English pronunciation

Before coming back to Japan to resume teaching, I spent ten years in England repairing musical inst...

What Was the Cangaço? Portuguese, History and Culture from Brazil’s Northeast

  When people first discover the cangaço, they often notice its striking visual identity: decorate...

French my favourite language

Why French Is My Favourite Language French is my favourite language because it is beautiful, expres...

Summer greeting.暑中お見舞い申し上げます。

Summer Greeting 暑中お見舞い申し上げます。(Shōchū omimai mōshiagemasu.) Summer in Japan is extremely hot and hum...

Talking about summer heat and staying cool in English

Since the weekly topic is about keeping cool in summer this week, I’d like to share some vocabulary...

You Don't Need Perfect English to Have a Great Conversation

A lot of learners tell me they're "not ready" for a conversation lesson because their grammar isn't...

茶臼山高原に行ってきました！I visited Chausuyama Highlands.

みなさんこんにちは！Yui.Iです。私は先日家族で愛知県の茶臼山高原に行きました！最高気温40℃の地域もあるくらい、日本は今の時期、毎日毎日暑いです…。ここは冬はスキー場なので、リフトに乗って上まで...

[Local Recommendation] Better Than Japan's?! My Absolute Favorite Zero-Sugar Taiwan Beer ??✨

Hello everyone! I'm Meg, living in Taiwan. Following up on my last post about craving a cold beer o...

【在台日本人嚴選】比日本的還好吃！？我最推的「台灣零糖質啤酒」??✨

大家好！ 我是住在台灣的 Meg（メグ）。 接續上次「天氣熱好想喝啤酒！」的話題，這次要來跟大家分享我最推薦的台灣啤酒！ 就是這一款！ 【台灣啤酒 零糖質（Zero Sugar）】✨ 其實我以前在...