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Welcome! This is a free sample lesson from my new Speak English More Naturally course. In this less...

Rain, Books and Hot Chocolate: How to Turn a Gloomy Day into a Study Superpower!

There's something magical about a rainy day. The sound of raindrops tapping against the window, a w...

Study Tips for Rainy Days at Home

Rainy days always seem to change our energy. Things slow down, motivation dips a little, and stayin...

New Business English lesson: Making an appointment

When you make an appointment in business, it’s important to be clear.   You don’t want to make a mi...

Kariya Park (in Canada)

Photo: the gate of Kariya Park in Mississauga Earlier this year, I found out that Kariya City (in ...

Pop Culture: I'll Bite!

Pop Culture Tuesday Don't Get Bitten! What 'I'll Bite' Really Means Idioms • Casual Conversatio...

The key to success is The Power of Habit

So you want to master English. Unfortunately (or really, fortunately), there is no magic wand to ma...

「公園で散歩する」「公園を散歩する」何が違う？ “Kōen de sanpo suru” vs “Kōen o sanpo suru” — What’s the difference?

さて、今日は 場所の助詞「に・で・へ・を」の整理！   English below ↓   では まずクイズです！   下の（　）に 助詞「へ」「で」「に」「を」のどれが入るでしょう？   ① 私は...

中文里的“时态”是怎么表达的？ How does Chinese express “tense”

很多学习中文的同学都会有一个困惑： Many Chinese learners often have this question: 中文到底有没有“时态”？为什么有时候我很难判断一件事情是已经发生、...

Friday News: FIFA World Cup

The Friday Briefing FIFA World Cup: More Than Just a Game Sports • Global Culture • Economics ...

Unlock the potential of rainy days for study !

Hi everyone ! Rainy days trigger natural biological slumps due to reduced sunlight. Counter this by...

The future of flashcards

In this video I describe my experience with the Spaced Repetition System.

The Secret Culprit Keeping Your IELTS Speaking Score at a Band 6.0

You've studied. You've practised. You feel ready - and yet the examiner hands back a Band 6.0. Agai...

What Is This in Chinese? Chinese Food｜中国の食べ物9選｜中国語でなんて言う？

こんにちは、Junです。中国語、広東語、日本語、英語を話す語学講師です。  中国の食べ物：馒头、煎饺、水饺、炒饭…… 中国語で言えますか？ 今回のショート動画では、中国の食べ物9種類を中国語で学べま...

Why Choosing Your Own Topic Is the Fastest Way to Improve English

One of the most common questions I hear from English learners is: "What should I study to improve m...

あなたはどっち派？中国の粽子、甘い？しょっぱい？

明天就是中国的端午节了，先祝大家端午安康！ 端午节的时候，中国人一般会吃粽子。   不过，粽子可不只是“节日食物”这么简单。   在中国，它还常常会引发一个非常有趣的话题：   甜粽子好吃，还...

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...

Tunisia vs. Japan – A Football Match Written Like an Anime!

Hello everyone! Tomorrow is a very big day for football fans, especially for my students and me! Th...

Beat the Gloom: How to Stay Focused and Productive on Rainy Days - Chiamaka A

Oh no! The rain just ruined Jun’s study plans with Gary and Mendoza. She was set to tackle the to...

Discover Lithuania: History, Language and Food

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

Failed a Test? Here's How to Turn Disappointment Into Progress.

When a Test Doesn't Go Your Way You studied. You hoped for better. You opened your test paper and f...

Chinese Pronunciation Practice: S and SH 发音练习：S 和 SH

When learning Chinese pronunciation, many students find s and sh difficult to tell apart.学习中文发音时，很多...

World Cup beavers

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

Our Cat Short's Birthday

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

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...

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...

Feeling stuck?

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

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 ...

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 ...