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How to survive the heat

I live in the UK which means I absolutely love it when, occasionally, the whether is nice. On the o...

Phrasal Verbs on Money

Phrasal verbs are prevalent in native speech.    However, it can be difficult and impossible for le...

Group Kid's Art Lesson in English!

Are your Kids interested in Art? Would you like them to learn about some new art styles while also ...

Surviving the Summer Heat: Tips to Feel Better and Enjoy the Summer

Hi everyone!   Summer is a wonderful season, but these warm days can often cause discomfort and mak...

Improve speaking fluency - make a fun video clip and record a voice-over

I thought I'd try something new today. So, I made a clip of how I prepare my favourite dressing usi...

Achieving Smooth Reading when you Read Aloud

  Reading aloud becomes captivating when our phrases flow smoothly. To achieve this, mastering cons...

How do you survive the heat?

In my city of Mississauga just west of Toronto, we can experience both weather extremes. It gets ve...

NEW LESSON: Debate Club! Improve your critical thinking!

Do you like to talk about different topics? Do you want to expand your perspectives and explore a t...

Overtourism in Italy

I came across an article a month or so ago discussing how some beaches in Italy plan to cap the num...

Quick tips: how to say it's hot

The summer heat has arrived, and everyone is talking about 30+ degree temperatures. So, how can you...

Find the Perimeter of a Triangle but the sides are not given

Hello to my Math students,I have given this math problem to some of you. I posted it here just in c...

”お水ください”を英語で

アメリカ英語の「お水ください」とイギリス英語の「お水ください」はちょっと違います。もし興味があったら、動画を見てみてください。

Beating the heat

Photo by Sebastian Coman Travel on Unsplash   Canadian summers have been getting warmer, and even i...

The Significance of Saaghi in Persian Poetry

Iranians are not famous for being big drinkers, like the Russians or the Irish are. In fact, many t...

Five YouTube channels that I’d recommend you to watch!!

Watching videos is not only an interesting way to learn but also a passive approach to improve your...

My Topic of the Week: How My Italian Roots Still Inspire Me

Italy, a land synonymous with a rich tapestry of history, culture, and cuisine, is a dream destinat...

和製英語　ー　フライドポテト

なぜそれが間違いなのか 由来は「"fried potato"」。 “Fried” =  揚げられた “Potato” = ジャガイモ ということで、ジャガイモの天ぷらみたいな感じでしょうか。    ...

God's will vs. my will

Top #1 French New Tutor Ranking

Since I joined CafeTalk in May 2023, I have consistently ranked among the top French teachers on th...

Listography, listology, listomania

Shopping listd, waiting lists, mailing lists, black lists, guest lists, price lists, and of course ...

The Arrival of Summer with a Different Perspective

In a world that eagerly embraces the warmth and vibrancy of summer, my heart finds solace in the co...

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

  There was an episode like this. A novel by Shusaku Endo was once used as an exam question. Amon...

Thanks for the Recommendation

In coaching sessions, we often ask ourselves what we're grateful for or what we'd like to acknowled...

Ice cream, shaved ice, waterparks and the sound of cicadas.

I personally think I have a love hate relationship with summer. As a child I grew up in Singapore w...

What makes you happy?

Walking in the park makes me happy. 公園で散歩すると幸せになります。   Seeing curry makes me hungry. カレーを見るとお腹がすきます...

Turning Trash into Art - Exploring the Works of 4 Plastic Artists

As an environmental artist, I am passionate about discussing the incredible ways in which plastic w...

The Power of Long Speaking Sessions: Unlocking Your English Fluency

Learning English can be challenging, especially when it comes to speaking confidently.   In this co...

Summer is here

The dog days of summer (the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere) ...

What makes you feel that summer has finally arrived?

Summer is finally here - my favorite season. July is outside.   You can walk through the meadow, in...

和製英語　ー　マグカップ

なぜそれが間違いなのか  これは本当に和製英語ではないのですが、不思議な響きがありますね。 "mug "も "cup “もマグカップという意味です。 でも、この2つの言葉は同じ意味なので、一緒に使う...