
You may know why something happens… but can you explain it in English?
Detalles de la lección
Have you ever wondered why Ice floats, why bread rises, why the sky is blue, or why onions make you cry?
In this lesson series, we’ll explore the fascinating science behind everyday things — while building your English vocabulary and speaking skills.
“You may know why this happens… but can you explain it in English?”
Together, we’ll:
* Read or listen to a short explanation in simple English.
* Learn key words and useful phrases.
* Practice explaining the idea in your own words.
* Share opinions and experiences connected to the topic.
Who is it for?
* Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate learners (A2–B2).
* Students who enjoy learning something new while practicing English.
* Anyone who wants to make explanations, discussions, and everyday conversations more natural.
*When making your lesson request, feel free to choose from the list below or leave me to select one for you.
レッスンをリクエストするときは、下のリストから選んでもいいですし、私にお任せいただいても大丈夫です。
Everyday Objects & Food
Home & Kitchen Science
Water & Ice
Air & Weather
Plants & Growth
Light & Vision
Forces & Motion
Heat & Energy
Fun Science & Curiosity
Wrap-up & Mixed Topics
*When making your lesson request, feel free to choose from the list below or leave me to select one for you.
レッスンをリクエストするときは、下のリストから選んでもいいですし、私にお任せいただいても大丈夫です。
Science in Daily Life
Everyday Objects & Food
1. Why Bread Rises
2. How Soap Cleans
3. Why Apples Turn Brown
4. How a Candle Burns
5. Why Sponges Absorb Water
Home & Kitchen Science
6. How Refrigerators Work
7. Why Coffee Stains Clothes
8. How Soap Removes Oil
9. Why Balloons Pop
10. How a Thermometer Works
Water & Ice
11. Why Ice Floats
12. Why Salt Melts Ice
13. Why Your Fingers Prune in Water
14. Why Water Has Surface Tension
15. Why Ice Skates Glide
Air & Weather
16. Why Rain Falls
17. How Wind Is Made
18. Why Clouds Have Different Shapes
19. How Rainbows Form
20. How Rainbows Appear in a Fountain
Plants & Growth
21. How Seeds Grow Into Plants
22. How Seeds Find Light
23. Why Leaves Float or Sink
24. Why Leaves Change Color
25. Why Fruit Ripens
Light & Vision
26. Why the Sky Is Blue
27. Why Stars Twinkle
28. How a Camera Captures Light
29. How a Light Bulb Works
30. Why Shoes Make Noise on Different Floors
Forces & Motion
31. How Magnets Work
32. Why Some Sounds Echo
33. Why Thunder Sounds After Lightning
34. Why Your Shadow Changes Size
35. How a Compass Works
Heat & Energy
36. Why Water Boils at Different Temperatures
37. How Batteries Work
38. Why Metal Feels Cold
39. How Glass Is Made
40. How a Candle Burns (review + discussion extension)
Fun Science & Curiosity
41. Why We Yawn
42. Why Music Makes You Happy
43. Why Onions Make You Cry
44. Why Your Breath Foggles in Cold Air
45. Why Leaves Rustle in the Wind
Wrap-up & Mixed Topics
46. How Soap Bubbles Reflect Colors
47. Why Balloons Float
48. Why Icebergs Are Mostly Underwater
49. Why Rainbows Form (review + discussion extension)
50. How Seeds Find Light (review + discussion extension)
Política de cancelación de Cafetalk
This lesson is “Immediately Confirmed”
If the requested date falls within 30 days, the request will be “confirmed” immediately without having to wait for the tutor to reply.
The policy “before request is confirmed” will not apply to requests that are confirmed immediately.
Antes de que la solicitud haya sido confirmada.
- Es posible hacerlo en cualquier momento.
Luego de que la solicitud de clase haya sido confirmada
- Más de 24 horas antes del inicio de la clase→ Es posible hacerlo en cualquier momento.
- Menos de 24 horas antes del inicio de la clase→ Pueden aplicarse cargos por cancelación.
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No-Show→ Pueden aplicarse cargos por cancelación.
(La cantidad puede variar en función del tutor, por favor comuníquese con su tutor/a)
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