Cafetalk Tutor's Column

I'm back from Japan!

I am back home in Vancouver, Canada! Still adjusting to the timezone.It's been a wonderful month an...

Easy Reading! Best Summer Drink

Hello! My name is Savannah. Let’s practice some easy reading! It’s hot now! We needto drink a lot o...

Embracing Italian Summer Flavors: From Fruits to Refreshing Sips

Greetings everyone!   As the sun graces us with its warmth, Italy comes alive with an array of deli...

Feeling DISCOURAGED

Signs you're feeling discouraged ...you feel unwilling to accept new tasks...you don't feel excited...

Exploring the Potency of Generosity

The act of giving holds great power, yet it is often misunderstood. Some believe that giving everyt...

Improving your English Speaking Skills Solo (or without a Conversation Partner)

In the journey of mastering a new language, one challenge many English learners encounter is the la...

和製英語　ー ダストボックス

なぜそれが間違いなのか “Dust” = 埃 “Box” = 箱   これはホコリのためだけの箱なのでしょうか？ゴミも入れられないの？   代わりに何と言えばいいのか アメリカ英語＝“a garb...

Beginner’s English Blog! I’m from Texas!

Hello! I am a new tutor at Cafetalk. My name is Savannah. Let’s practice some beginner reading! I a...

Cafetalk Day

My regular students know that I offer mostly lesson packs, but for new students who want to try out...

When loyalty is lost, economic instability will follow

Easy reading! Beach vs. Pool

Beach or the pool? That’s a difficult question!   My hometown is a beach town. I have many good mem...

VERY ORDINARY SERIES Ⅷ OF MY WANTING TO KEEP TOUCH WITH EVERYONE

Though recently we have severe high temperature and typhoon, please take care of yourselves.I am wr...

Explore or Exploit

When do you explore and when do you exploit? Let's .. uhm .. explore this together, shall we?  Perh...

和製英語　ー マンション

なぜそれが間違いなのか A “mansion” とは、宮殿のような大きくて高価な家のことです。まるでセレブが住んでいるような響きです。    代わりに何と言えばいいのか “An apartment....

Beach vs. Pool. The beauty in each

I remember argumentative essays from my secondary school days. And this topic made me think of that...

Summer Vacation deals!!! :-)

Don't forget to take advantage of my huge discounts (ending next week)! ========= 3O% OFF for NEW s...

Beach or river: what do you prefer?

Beach or river: what do you prefer? I think all seasons are good. We can find something pleasant fo...

Confusing words- Jealousy vs Envy

Hi all, I often come across people who confuse these two words and use them incorrectly. Let's see ...

Guess where this is and get a 20% discount off your next lesson!

Hi there!So, if you have recently had a lesson with me, you will know that I have just been to Engl...

Finns and Japanese: Surprising Similarities Between Cultures

The diversity of cultures has always been an interesting subject. But it is even more interesting t...

Talking about insects in English: Part 2

Things insects do While some insects fly or hop/jump, most insects crawl. Ex. Ack! A caterpillar ...

Talking about insects in English: Part 1

Summer is a busy time for insects. You can hear the cicadas calling and the bees buzzing throughout...

Schadenfreude

Scene 1: You work for fund manager Team A. Team A and Team B are fierce competitors for performance...

Thanks to my Great Students

I have met the greatest people in all the wonderful lessons. Thank you all.

VERY ORDINARY SERIES Ⅶ OF MY WANTING TO KEEP TOUCH WITH EVERYONE

You know that our genetic information is passed down from generation to generation. I want to dare...

和製英語　ー リフォーム

リフォームなぜそれが間違いなのか これは英語の “reform” から来ています。これは英単語ですが、英語のネイティブスピーカーはこれを使い分けています。 "To reform" は、人の性格がポジ...

Moving from Small Talk to Meaningful Conversations

In today’s column, we’ll explore how to smoothly shift from friendly small talk to more serious dis...

The people I'm going to see this summer.

Hi, I'm Meg.S.It's been ages since I last posted my column. How've you been doing?As for me, it's b...

Summer Vacation!

This summer vacation is the first real summer vacation for me - it started early, already in May. I...

SUMMER IN SPAIN! Vocabulary and Conversation

Are you planning a trip to Spain in the near future, maybe a summer vacation? Here are some ide...