Cafetalk Tutor's Column

It's time to build a puzzle!

Image: The Halloween puzzle that I built this year.I think that building things is a lot of fun! Yo...

Indoor hobbies to pick up during the colder months

Chilly winter days are coming and What a great time to cozy up indoors and dive into a new hobby.  ...

The Value and Future Opportunities of Learning Chinese 「中国語学習の価値と未来の機会」

1. Bilingual Advantages and Future Opportunities In the process of globalization, bilingual or mul...

Mastering Mandarin: A Foreign Girl's Journey to Learning Chinese in Her Spare Time

This is the experience of a student at HSK Level 4 who is self-studying Chinese in her spare time....

Along the Rail

Part of this story had been on my profile page some time ago due to a beta-student's suggestion tha...

Try this hobby to keep fit in the winter months. Stretching at our local Centre.

Keep active and fit and join us at the local centre.A hot cup of cocoa afterwards.(my wife and I ca...

Best way to learn from online lessons ( In my opinion)

It's no secret that online learning can be a bit overwhelming and does have its challenges. Some ma...

What about reading?

I remember asking my students the other day what they would usually do during their pastime, and no...

The 5 most common interview questions

Here are five of the most common interview questions, along with tips on how to approach each one: ...

Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Online Learning

First and foremost, it is essential to set specific learning goals before starting an online course...

How to Get the Most from Your Online Lessons: Top Tips for Effective Learning

Online English lessons are a great way to learn the language, as it can be really fun and useful. I...

About Learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there are many who’s only concern is to pass an English exam and...

What I miss about Korea

I lived in Korea for over 20 years. I’ve been back in the UK for 4 years. In many ways it’s easier ...

Socializing

This lesson will help improve socializing and communication skills. It will also guide you on aspec...

Tips and Tricks for Online Learning...I think

Online learning: the digital classroom where you’re the only one showing up in sweatpants. It’s a ...

"Master the Art of Small Talk: Build Confidence in Any Conversation"

Small talk refers to casual, light conversations often used to break the ice, fill silence, or crea...

Unlock Your Chinese Listening Potential: Fast and Effective Methods

Video Context:This student is taking a Chinese listening exam, and the question is as follows:Woma...

Tips For Online Learning That You Already Know

I'm pretty sure you already know all these, but have not fully embraced them.  I am an online learn...

Quick tips: groups of animals

Did you know that English has many words to describe different groups of animals? Here are the most...

"To or Too? How to Choose the Right Word Easily"

Why Are “To” and “Too” So Confusing? The words “to” and “too” are small but mighty—and often a sour...

New Grammar-Based Lessons

  Hello, everyone. I now offer grammar-based lessons. They are based on the excellent textbook, Es...

The Inner Game of Sports and Life

In the ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ by W. Timothy Gallwey explores how mental focus and self-awarenes...

UNDOUKAI

Hello everyone! In Japan, there is an event called undokai in the fall. Studōkai is a major autumn ...

Why I'm hooked on K-dramas.

When I first arrived in Korean in 1999, I met a young pastor who lamented the fact that Korea just ...

5 Books to Bridge the Spooky and Festive Seasons

November is such an interesting month, bridging the spooky vibes of Halloween and the festive warm...

Speak English with more Confidence

1. Practise Small Talk Daily.    Engaging in brief conversations daily helps build fluency and con...

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation

Boosting Your Language Skills with Confidence, Real-Life Scenarios, and Resilient Motivation When i...

鹿を英語で？

At the Dai Nagoya Building, there is a beautiful winter wonderland scene at the moment. It includes...

Japan ranks 92nd in English proficiency, lowest ever.

(The Mainichi Shimbun News Online)https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241114/p2a/00m/0na/007000c...

文法の投稿シリーズ2 - starting with / angefangen mit

When we are in a situation where we need to give examples from a group, or highlight a main point f...