Cafetalk Tutor's Column

This is a Shami Session

This is a groundbreaking opportunity where even those touching the Shamisen for the first time can ...

Practice Makes Perfect

The best way to learn any language is to practice the language itself. This applies to all aspects,...

Why I don't celebrate Halloween

Halloween, often celebrated on October 31st in many parts of the world, is a festivity with deep ro...

英語学習者向記事　ー　Breaking News English

https://breakingnewsenglish.com     Reading news articles is a great way to increase your English s...

Using Flashcards

An easy and effective way to grow your English vocabulary is by using flashcards.    You can create...

Grammar Tip: Affect vs. Effect

Grammar Tip: Affect vs. EffectThis is a common confusion!• Affect is a verb meaning to influence so...

My Favorite Apple Pie

As far as I remember, my crush on apple pie has begun since my kindergarten days. Feeling my teeth ...

Importance of Neurodiversity

Being neurodiverse can be troublesome at work! The concept itself may be the most misunderstood su...

Small and Achievable Goals

When learning English, it’s important to set goals that are small and achievable.    For example, y...

I have taught 100 Lessons /100 レッスン達成しました！

—————————————————————— Hi,I am Jun, a language tutor who can speak Chinese, Japanese, English and C...

Talking about fall/autumn leaves in English

Fall is here and the leaves are changing colour in Canada, so today I’d like to share some vocabula...

Practice with Native or Fluent Speakers

One of the best ways to improve your English is by practicing with native or fluent speakers. Engag...

A crumble (A British autumnal pudding)

One of my favourite desserts to eat in autumn is a crumble. You can have different kinds of crumble...

"From Stress to Serenity: The Wellness Magic of Indoor Plants"

The Therapeutic Joy of Gardening as a Hobby Gardening, even indoors, has proven therapeutic effec...

Mastering the Art of Phone Conversations: Engaging and Effective Communication"

  In my teaching style, I approach the topic of phone conversations with a practical, hands-on met...

Workplace English Is Key to Professional Success

Many professionals believe that improving their English skills only requires mastering everyday con...

Apple pie〜アップルパイ〜

みなさん、こんにちは。日本語講師Chieです。I am Chie, a Japanese language teacher.秋が近づくとりんごをたくさん目にしますね。お菓子作りが好きなわたしは、りん...

"Savoring Autumn: From Pumpkin Spice Delights to Classic Apple Pie Bliss"

From Pumpkin Spice to Apple Pie: Embracing Autumn's Favorite Flavors As the leaves begin to turn a...

Autumn Drinks Hack: Adding Nutmeg* to Hot Chocolate and Hot Coffee

You'll be surprised with the result! But wait, what is Nutmeg?   Imagine a little island in Indones...

Northern Ontario road trip

In September, I took a long road trip with my father, driving for 5 days through the province of On...

5 Flowers That Thrive in Snow: Winter Blooms for Your Garden

Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless garden. Some flowers are resilient enough to bloom even in s...

A Tune for Autumn Nights

Hello! Here in Chiba Prefecture in Japan, I woke up this morning to find that autumn had breezed in...

Bisa bedain nggak? (Can you tell the difference?)

My first paid job as an Indonesian tutor was teaching a young Chinese lady married to an Indonesian...

【Self-Introduction】

Nice to meet you all. I'm Mika, a new teacher at cafetalk from October.   Today I'd like to introdu...

What are some examples of undemocratic practices?

Undemocratic practices refer to actions or policies that go against the principles of democracy, s...

Rodger Federer Taunting Us To Touch Grass Basically.

Let me tell you about a really amazing athlete named Roger Federer. He’s like a superhero in the wo...

Malu Bertanya Sesat di Jalan

I have always admired foreigners who dare to commute on Indonesia's public transportation unaccompa...

Shamisen Doom

A friend from the Czech Republic recommended a song that would go well with the shamisen. It seems ...

Hello, I'm MIKA

Nice to meet you I'm MIKA, a qualified  Japanese teacher!   I started teaching Japanese at Cafetalk...

Spring comes to Dr Grant's garden

I live in the southern hemisphere. While my students are beginning to feel the cold of winter, I am...