Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Why You Are Not Succeeding in English

Learning a new language is a challenging journey, and English, with its nuances and complexities, c...

Rainy season is coming (梅雨がやってくる)

Hello! I am a Japanese language tutor, Muu.. It's been cloudy and rainy in my city so far. June is...

Iriya Morning Glory Festival “Asagao Ichi” ／ 団十郎（Danjuro）を手に入れること（入谷朝顔市）

My summer plan is to buy Danjuro at the Asagao Festival. Do you know about Iriya Morning Glory Fest...

The mislaid sacrifice

The Inner Dialogue With Mystery    Looking  from a distance, I see the  door  of prosperity She sai...

Don't say I'm hungry! Use these expressions instead!

There are a ton of ways to express the feeling of hunger. Why not try and have some fun with the on...

New Guitar and French teacher for you !

I am delighted to be part of the Cafetalk teachers! I am new here, but not new in my field at all !...

Summer Camping in Weymouth: My Ultimate Dorset Adventure

Summer in Dorset is a time of endless possibilities, and I can't wait to explore the best that the ...

和製英語 - ファイト！

image: pxhere (no attribution required) なぜそれが間違いなのか “Fight” は「けんか」という意味なので、誰かに “fight!”と言うのは他の人に喧嘩を...

Plans for summer 2024

The days are getting longer in Toronto (sunset is around 9 pm now) and summer will be here soon. Be...

Overcoming Mental Translation for Better English Fluency Through Daily Speech and Reading

Learning English can be challenging, especially when you're used to thinking in your native languag...

SUPER MODERN BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY!

Hello everyone!  Here is some business English vocabulary: The future of work is likely to be shap...

Keeping Cool with Permaculture this Summer

Here in southern Spain, many people describe the summer months of July and August as like ‘being in...

Basic English Conversation information.

When it comes to having a basic conversation with someone in English, it’s something that’s not tha...

World Bicycle Day (世界自転車デー!)

Hello! I am Muu.,a Japanese language tutor.   Today, June 3rd, is World Bicycle Day. It is one of t...

Theology.........can we intellectualize this science?

Theology…… The science where the “when”, the “where” and the “how” disappear      

Invitation to a traditional music cafe☕

Are you interested in music?If you like music, how about Japanese music?And, do you know kimono, ka...

The Benefits of Daily Conversations in English

1. Real-Life Practice Daily conversations let you use what you’ve learned in real situations, makin...

Chavs: The Nameless Subculture (B1 / B2 level reading)

A subculture is a group within a larger culture that has different values, behaviors, and interests...

Take My Exciting New ESL Lesson: "Take Me with You on Your Journey"

Looking for a fun and flexible way to improve your English listening and speaking skills? My new E...

Travelling from the UK to France

Hi! Recently I went on a little trip to France. I've been to France several times and I thought peo...

世界禁煙デー "World No Tabacco Day"

こんにちは！英語・日本語講師のMuu.（むう）です。本日5月31日は「世界禁煙デー」です。英語では「World No Tabacco Day」と表記されます。1989年に世界保健機構（World H...

The Subtle Difference Between Happiness and Joy / 高興與快樂的微妙差別

Welcome to Crow Mimicry! Today, we are going to discuss two commonly used Chinese words: "高興" (joy)...

Studying with textbooks: Survey

Today I’d like to ask some questions about people’s experiences learning with textbooks! I would lo...

PHRASAL VERB: to kick (something) off

Image by Simona Robová from PixabayMeaning: To start or begin something (usually an event or activi...

10% Off New Students Only!

Hello Cafetalk Community!I hope you're doing well! I am offering a 10% Discount for new students on...

Welcome to Germany !!

How much do you know about Germany?My name is Jonas and I'm a new Cafetalk teacher from Germany. 私は...

Haiku as a Communication Tool

Haiku is a form of poetry with strict rules about the number of syllables per line. It has a number...

Why do some people laugh to the point of tears?

Laughter that brings tears is a fascinating mix of emotions and body reactions. When we find someth...

Talking about humour in English: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the basics, some common phrases, and different types of humo...

The Importance of Tenses in IELTS Speaking

Mastering verb tenses is crucial for excelling in the IELTS speaking test. Proper use of tenses enh...