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If I were a colour ..

If I were a colour, I would not be black. Black feels classy and formal. I'm none of those. I would...

This is so Rojak

Given the diversity of people in Malaysia, our food is often a result of cross-cultural influences....

The whole world is invaded……who is the invader ?

The system of MammonismThrough the pages of history, we can’t help but to see a rich and a poor, al...

Digital Nomads in Rio: A Win-Win or a Cause for Concern?

One of the most popular articles I have used with my students this year has been one discussing dig...

How to Improve Listening Comprehension

It was a hot and humid day as I waited for the bus. Sweat rolled down my spine, and the loud whine ...

Talking about insults in English

Nobody likes to be insulted, and most people don’t want to insult others, but insults occur all the...

He picked his pocket - football (soccer) idiom

Do you know what a pickpocket is?Usually we use this to describe someone who steals something from ...

Phrasal Verbs in Conversations

While vocabulary and grammar are essential aspects, one area that often goes unnoticed but plays a ...

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

At last rainy season has finished all over Japan! 「世の中からお金をなくす」ことで世界は平和になるby 前澤友作 (リンク) https://no...

Summer trip 2023

Been there done that       versus       I'd do it in a heartbeat. Been there done that this is a ...

كآبة الحياة.....أين المفر؟

和製英語　ー コンセント

なぜそれが間違いなのか  これは英語の "concentric plug "に由来します。ただし、これは古い言葉なので、英語のネイティブスピーカーにはなじみがないでしょう。   「コンセント」は、ネ...

Did you know that..... Knowing all the sounds in Spanish allows you to read even if you don't know the words.

Did you know that..... Knowing all the sounds in Spanish allows you to read even if you don't know ...

الإنسان...... ذلك الإنسان الرّبّاني

Exploring the Impact of AI in Children's TV: Engaging Education or Digital Dilemma?

Artificial intelligence is the latest big thing and one of the fastest-developing technologies. Thr...

MY WEEKLY VIBE: Understanding and Developing Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as we...

Prepositions after verbs (?)

This is one of the trickiest parts of the language so I have compliled a few examples to make it ea...

The First Big Milestone!

I am delighted to share that I have now completed 100 lessons on Cafetalk. It has been quite a jour...

Do you Doodle?

The wiggly, squiggly lines and sketchy drawings you make in the margins of your notes or cartoon fi...

Is Showing Off Good or Bad? Let's Discuss!

Do you know anybody that brags? If you do, how does that make you feel? No, this isn't a post where...

ACE YOUR ENGLISH EXAMS! Your path to FLUENT ENGLISH

Are you ready to conquer the IELTS or EIKEN exams and showcase your English skills to the world? Wi...

Travel Hacks

Travel Hacks TOP-10 life hacks Traveling is always accompanied by excitement. The most common force...

I'm on a TV Show! ご覧ください!

Dear Cafetalk Community,This is going to take a lot of courage on my part to show my latest acting...

英語学習者向けビデオ - “BBC News Review”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2023   英語のリスニング・スキルを向上させるには、ビデオを見るの...

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

Though recently We have heavy rain, I hope you all are safe. It has been studied that there has fee...

Unlocking the Power of Doing Nothing!

In a world where we are trying to achieve as much as possible in as little time as possible, trying...

MY WEEKLY TOPIC: Effective Strategies for Time Management in Goal Achievement

Mastering time management is vital for accomplishing goals successfully. However, it can be quite d...

A suicide...…I wish I had avoided my inner speech earlier.....

10% Off for Everyone Until the End of July! Summer Sizzle!

Hello Cafetalk Community!I want to announce that I am having a 10% Off Sale through the month of Ju...

Another Perimeter Situation

Again, the sides of triangle DEF are not given. However, there are clues.  This also requires an un...