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貸本屋の思い出をお聞きしたい！

こんにちはカフェタークの皆様！   私は博士論文を書く中で、研究テーマは貸本屋と貸本マンガです。50年代から70年代の間、貸本屋に通う経験のある生徒さんにお願いがあります。もしよろしければ、その経験...

Make time to study English in your own time.

Even if you set smart goals and don't procrastinate, finding time to have language lessons is still...

读中国唐代山水田园诗人 孟浩然的诗poem《春晓》

春晓 [唐] 孟浩然 春眠不觉晓，chūnmiánbùjuéxiǎo ， 处处闻啼鸟。 chùchùwéntíniǎo 。 夜来风雨声， yèláifēngyǔshēng ， 花落知多少。hu...

Special lesson on festivals in the UK イギリスの祭日特別レッスン

Happy New Year! あけましておめでとうございます！As you probably know, people in the UK and many other countries cel...

Consistent IELTS Writing Practice

Are you a Future IELTS Achiever?   Writing proficiency is a key component of success in the IELTS e...

Reflecting on Year 2023

2023 has been a year of profound transformations and joyful milestones for me. Graduating from grad...

Idioms and Phrases relating to sleep patterns. Upper intermediate Listening Comprehension.

Good morning from Europe everyone. Are you finding settling back into a good sleep pattern for work...

ONE IDIOM AT A TIME （14） 不耻下问 bùchǐxiàwèn

解释： 不耻：不以为耻辱；下问：降低身份请教别人。不以向比自己学识差或地位低的人去请教为可耻。形容虚心求教。   No shame in asking questions, even to peop...

读唐代文学家和杰出诗人 杜牧的七言绝句《江南春》 jiāngnánchūn

《江南春》杜牧 千里莺啼绿映红，水村山郭酒旗风。 南朝四百八十寺，多少楼台烟雨中。 《 jiāngnánchūn 》 dùmùqiānlǐyīngtílǜyìnghóng ， shuǐ cūnshā...

My Cafetalk highlights of 2023

2023 was my first year at Cafetalk and I have enjoyed every moment.It's hard to pick out just one m...

Walking at the beach

It's very cold here in the UK, but nothing quite wakes you up and energises you more than a walk al...

My First Year in Cafetalk

After 39 years of teaching English online, and in person, and in 6 countries, I joined Cafetalk as ...

Start Journal Writing this New Year

In the fast-paced world we live in, finding the time for dedicated language lessons can be challeng...

"Surrounded by idiots" Part 2. Includes audiobook link and shorter video link.

I have finished reading this very interesting and supportive book on communication. I have added a ...

学习俏皮的歇后语Chinese proverbs（1）“擀面杖吹火---一窍不通”

擀面杖吹火---一窍不通 A rolling pin used as a bellows —no use at all.

Do you need a study mentor?

I have just launched my new package to provide tutorial lessons as an English Language study mentor...

New Year, New Skills: Japanese art

I visited Japan in April, 2O23. Since that trip, I got fascinated with Japan and started to learn J...

Positive Change is Coming :-)

Be Happy and be Healthy in 2024!It is said that the first step to creating positive change is 'know...

读中国唐宋八大家之一 柳宗元的诗poem《江雪》

千山鸟飞绝，万径人踪灭。 孤舟蓑笠翁，独钓寒江雪。qiānshānniǎofēijué ， wànjìngrénzōngmiè 。 gūzhōusuōlìwēng ，dúdiàohánjiāngxu...

"Surrounded by Idiots" Part 1, Improving communication skills.

This year my main goal is to improve my Spanish however I also feel I could improve my communicatio...

Stretching, Breathwork, Meditation - Home Exercise Worksheets - *DISCOUNT*

Please enjoy this pre-release discount coupon below!These sheets have been a long time in the makin...

ONE IDIOM AT A TIME （13）有的放矢 yǒudìfàngshǐ

解释： “的”：靶子；“矢”：箭。对准靶子射箭。比喻言论、行动有针对性；目标明确。   正音 “的”，不能读作“dí”、“de”。 辨形 “的”，不能写作“地”。   英语： have a de...

【聊个天吧】EP2----新年快乐！！！！

The importance of reading can not be underestimated!

The importance of reading can not be underestimated.   I came across this sign while out walking in...

Stretching, Mobility and Breathwork - Pre-Release!!!

It's finally here.My daily routine for stretching, mobility and breathwork.A COMPLETE routine that ...

Are you a Spender or a Saver? Part 2

Please check out Part 1 which was posted yesterday. You have probably spent a lot of money recently...

New Learning Opportunities in 2024: ESL

Happy New Year!Are you starting the new year with maybe a new job, or have to attend a special even...

New year, new books: The Wager

One of my resolutions for 2024 is to get back into reading (paper) books and spend a bit less time ...

ONE IDIOM AT A TIME （12） 掩耳盗铃 yǎněrdàolíng

Once upon a time, there was a thief saw a doorbell hanging on the neighbour’s door. He wanted to st...

NewYear, New Skills: Learning Opportinities in 2024

  l like New Year's Day, it is my favourite holiday. Our family prepares for this holiday beforehan...