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Practical English Conversations; A Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

Are you a student struggling to gain confidence in real-world conversations, or a tutor seeking eng...

Leaders challenge the Process

Challenging the Process “Leaders venture out. Although many people in our studies attributed thei...

How to sound polite in English

Here are quick and easy tips to sound polite in English:1. Use modal verbs. Modal verbs are used to...

The Way to Mastering Chinese Pinyin学习汉语拼音技巧

1. Listen and Speak More   Use Audio Resources: Start with specialized Chinese Pinyin audio or apps...

Picking Up New Indoor Hobbies

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it can be tempting to hunker down and stay ind...

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Leadership isn’t about being in a formal position. Rather, it’s about having the courage and spiri...

Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

   https://youtu.be/ssss7V1_eyA?si=evAcFqHUvBPDBVK_ Meditation and Mindfulness Practices Meditation...

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All of my lessons are available at a 50% discount this week. Use this JUMPSTART coupon to begin an ...

New Themed Lessons and Coupons - Hobbies

Hello all, I wanted to share with you all the very exciting news that I have recently launched my s...

Give your Vocabulary a Boost with TED Talks and News Articles

TED Talks and news articles are fantastic tools for building vocabulary. Here’s how to makethe most...

Mastering New Languages: A Key Tool for Travelers, Remote Workers, and Digital Nomads

For anyone living a flexible lifestyle—be it traveling, freelancing, remote work, or studying abroa...

A cinematic Halloween

Halloween was unusually warm in Toronto this year, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius, w...

November coupon has been issued♪

Hello everyone, this is MIKA! It's November now! So I've issued a new coupon for November♪ Please...

PROCESS OF TEACHING ENGLISH MUST CHANGE!

Learning English the traditional way is like using a typewriter in the age of AI. The world has cha...

New Themed Lessons and Coupons - Food and Cuisine

Hello all, I wanted to share with you all the very exciting news that I have recently launched a ne...

Wonderfully Well-rounded Watermelon

Early in October I bought a small watermelon from a local farmer. Did you know watermelons grow in ...

The iCAN's of FATHERING

The National Center for Fathering developed the iCANs of Fathering as a framework to help fathers e...

Thinking in English for fluency

One of the best advice that I can give to students learning how to be fluent in English is to THINK...

小学生の絵本を作っています！

こんにちは。小学生のため、ハロウィンの絵本を作ってアップしました！   いい練習になった！と思ったら、ユーチューブにいいねをしてくれたら嬉しいです！ Happy Halloween! 

"Spirits, Saints, and Sweet Treats: The Ancient Roots and Modern Magic of Halloween"

                 The History Of Halloween - Halloween Traditions Explained (youtube.com) https://yo...

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Hello, this is MIKA♪ The coupons issued for the October campaign are valid until October 31st!! Cou...

Business English: Taking and leaving messages on the phone ビジネスの英語 - 電話で伝言を受け、残す

image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/elf-moondance-19728901/ Have you ever spoken on the phone i...

Ready to Experience English Learning Through Real-Life Scenarios?

In today’s language learning, fluency isn’t just about mastering grammar rules or memorizing vocabu...

How human, can be incarcerated in his grave by his own so-called scientific thoughts

How cosmic consciousness within the individual becomes static through supposedly scientific curricu...

True meaning of Halloween.

Now that Halloween is near, here’s a question for all.   Do you know what the true meaning of Hallo...

This Show is Perfect for Cozy Halloween Nights

Movie nights are the best part of Halloween. Well then, why don't we watch something together in th...

小学生の歌を作っています！

こんにちは。小学生のため、ハロウィンの歌を作ってアップしました！   たくさん聞いて、声を出して、練習してみてください！いい練習になった！と思ったら、ユーチューブにいいねをしてくれたら嬉しいです！ ...

Using Phrasal Verbs in Your Writing Practice

Last time, we talked about how daily writing practice can improve your speaking skills. Today, let'...

An Urban Legend fit for Halloween

Vocabulary & Expressions   To have a soft spot for (someone/something) = To feel a great deal o...

Countdown To Halloween

We are celebrating Halloween on Cafetalk with a bang!   What's on the table?   To kick things off, ...