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Quick tips: stressful vs. stressed (out)

When it comes to adjectives, one of the most common mistakes I hear is when people use the word “st...

la dificultad de aprender español, cuales son los mayores retos

The difficulty of learning Spanish, what are the biggest challenges Spanish is a beautiful and rich...

Favourite summer activities (in Canada)

Photo byMichael Niessl onUnsplash I recently came across an article about 11 summer activities tha...

An introvert, an extrovert, and the ambivert.

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

How are you doing, though we have very hot days every days?It was narrated on TV that it is just f...

Humitas, Taiwan cake, Mango Sticky Rice

As a traveller and culturally interested person, I always like to try out different nations' foods....

Beginners Blog! My sister is cool!

Hello! My name is Savannah! Let’s practice easy reading. I have a sister. She lives in Texas. She’s...

The Marketplace

All Malaysia - TM Images (tourism.gov.my)Pasar (Market) Siti Khadijah featured in the link above - ...

I'm back from Japan!

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

大人が外国語で流暢にコミュニケーションできるようになる方法 - メンタリティ（成人如何學會用外語流暢地和外國人溝通—心態篇）

日本語訳は以下をご覧ください。在這篇文章，我想分享一下成人如何學會用外語流暢地和外國人溝通。成人無法學習外語，常常是因為心態上沒有建立適當的觀念，因此給自己找了許多理由，認為自己無法學習。首先必須...

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 ...