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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...

ピンイン付き　随笔「赢在起跑线－－スタートラインで勝つ」

 阴历五月初五是中国的传统节日－－端午节。今年的端午节没能吃到粽子，却有幸观看了一场生龙活虎的龙舟比赛。鼓声咚咚响，水花高高飞。队员们用力划桨，都想第一个冲到终点。yīn lì wǔ yuè c...

中文歌《人间》 四喜丸子- 中日韩英翻译

这首歌是来自日文歌曲，王菲翻唱，不过这个视频是四喜丸子翻唱～应该很熟悉吧： ）

🏖️ 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...

在台灣看醫生好可怕？！

聽過不少學生跟我說：「老師，在國外看醫生好可怕！」進過日本急診室的我，完全明白！所以製作了這個影片給在台灣生活的你，希望在需要的時候，這部影片能給你一點安心的力量。（沒有簡化的內容，但是是真實情況，...

「因為...才」的意思與用法

「因為⋯才⋯」這個句型是用來強調某個特定的原因或條件，導致後面的結果或決定。 語氣上帶有「不是其他原因，而正是這個原因才會這樣做」的意思。結構：因為 + 完整子句A（原因），才 + 完整子句B（行動...

No longer a conspiracy theory: Florida has enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering

Florida has recently enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering practices within the...

The cost of being a sports fan in Canada

Photo: The Hockey Hall of Fame in TorontoBeing a sports fan doesn’t have to be expensive, but if yo...

よくあるミス！飾る and "Decorate"

Decoration is really fun! Many Americans put up spooky decorations for Hallowe'en or festive and wi...

Expressions - Hang on

Still saying “wait”? Try this natural phrase: “Hang on” — it means to wait a moment, usually casual...

Study Smart, Not Just Hard

As the school year winds down and summer vacation approaches, many students are tempted to take a c...

ピンイン付　随笔「品牌大米与混合大米－－ブランド米とブレンド米」

在今天的课堂上跟学生聊到「大米」这个话题，学生问「ブレンド米」怎么翻译？我脱口而出说「品牌大米」。可是课后我发现，学生问的是「ブレンド米」而非「ブランド米」。 所以我把「ブレンド」听成了「ブランド」...

Why Meaningful Conversation is Your Secret Weapon for Learning English

We’ve all participated in Free Talk sessions. They’re fun and easy-going. But how useful are they r...

Wild animals in Britain - predators

The animal in the main photo here is a badger from Scotland. These animals are very easy to recogni...