2026 Awesome Lesson Awards (Spring/Summer)

2026 Awesome Lesson Awards (Spring/Summer)

Winner Announcement!

The Cafetalk Awards is an official event held twice a year where students vote for online lessons they enjoyed taking, and tutors are awarded based on student votes as well as other metrics.

Student Vote Based Awards

Spring/Summer 2026 Grand Prize
Most Fun Lesson Award
Best Kids Lesson Award
Best Lesson Material Award
Best Conversationalist Award
Newcomer Award
Academic Tutoring Award
2026 Cafetalk Spring/Summer Lesson Awards: Hall of Fame Tutors

Spring/Summer 2026 Grand Prize

Hyunmee

Korean
特に良いところは発音の修正を丁寧にしてくれるところです。
先生はお話が上手で、聞いていても楽しいし聞き出してくれるのも上手です。発言しやすい雰囲気が良いです。 ***o1520 | Суббота, 20 Июнь 2026 r. 06:52
Tutor Comment
It’s truly hard to believe that I—who’ve been teaching on Cafetalk for less than two years—have won the Cafetalk Grand Prize four times in a row. I’m filled with gratitude for my students, who always participate in my lessons with such enthusiasm and joy. I sincerely hope that, together with all of you, we can continue to create more of those joyful moments—the moments of realization and understanding that come with learning Korean—and share the daily joys of living with the Korean language. I look forward to continuing to work with you all!

Most Fun Lesson Award

HEEWOO

Korean
ヒウ先生とは笑いのツボが一緒なのか、話をするのが毎回とても楽しいです。先生は日本語がお上手なはずですが、レッスンでは一貫して韓国語のみで話してくださるのがありがたいです。もちろん、どうしても思い出せない単語等は聞けば直ぐに教えてくださいます。先生の品のある声と親しみやすい話し方が大好きなのでこれからも続けて受講したいです。 ***hka | Четверг, 18 Июнь 2026 r. 00:07

Dahee

Korean
일본어 대화를 한국어로 본역하고 이야기하는 게 공부도 되고 너무 재미있는 시간이에요. ***tomiharumi | Среда, 17 Июнь 2026 r. 01:56

Sarah

Korean
先生にはいつも授業の前にお題を出していただいてます。ですので事前に話す内容を考えておくことができてそれも勉強になっています。授業中は私の話したことを訂正しながら書き取ってくれるので後で見返すことができます。私の拙い韓国語を文章にまとめてくださって大変ありがたいです。フィードバックもいつも長文で励みになります。 ***rin5 | Среда, 17 Июнь 2026 r. 13:16

Haruka Yao

Chinese
老师のレッスンを受けて8ヶ月くらい経ちました。毎回とても楽しいレッスンで、中国語の勉強だけでなく、中国について知ることが出来てとても勉強になるレッスンです。このレッスンでは文を作るレッスンをしていますが、レッスンのおかげでHSK5級の作文を書く時に語順に悩むことなく無事に書くことが出来ました! ***neee | Четверг, 11 Июнь 2026 r. 05:23

Best Kids Lesson Award

satomii

English
教え方がとても上手で、娘がわかりやすい!と絶賛です。FBもとても丁寧で、理解度テストまでしてくださり、とても体系的で、計画的なレッスンをしてくださいます。いつも感謝しています ***ri906 | Вторник, 16 Июнь 2026 r. 08:47

Takako. M

English for Kids
小さい頃からレッスンを受けています。先生が大好きです。いつも楽しみにしてます。これからもよろしくお願いします! ***ukenken1002 | Воскресенье, 21 Июнь 2026 r. 03:48

Best Lesson Material Award

Tim Certified English Coach

English
事前に教材を選んで予習するので、レッスン時間を効率良く使えます。フィードバックも丁寧で、弱点を見直しながら学習を進められます。 ** | Четверг, 11 Июнь 2026 r. 22:29

DAHON

Japanese
DAHON-Sensei is a very experienced and excellent teacher. His grammar lessons are focused and full of examples, practice, and review. He explains the topic and grammatical points very clearly, and makes sure you have mastered the grammar and the pronunciation. I enjoy his teaching style, which gives me lots of practice in a structured manner. He's also very friendly and firm but patient with correction. Finally, his notes are excellent, reviewing all the grammatical points we talked about with examples. ***id_E | Вторник, 16 Июнь 2026 r. 02:19

Yesis

Korean
レッスン後に送られてくるファイルの量が膨大です。
レッスン時間よりもそのファイルを見直すほうが時間がかかるくらいです。レッスン中の会話や躓いた部分などを詳細に記載したファイルなので、復習に役立ちます。
レッスン中も、こちらの会話を引き出すように話を聞いたり、質問をしてくれるので
アウトプットも非常に多い授業です。 ***sa | Среда, 17 Июнь 2026 r. 00:37

Kim sensei

Korean
言えそうで言えない表現を勉強できるし、瞬発力も鍛えられるのでとても勉強になります。先生の説明はとっても分かりやすく、授業も集中しやすい長さなのが良かったです。 ***a.au | Понедельник, 15 Июнь 2026 r. 10:33

Best Conversationalist Award

Anthony H.

English
楽しくプロフェッショナルなレッスンです。イギリスのこともたくさん教えてくれます。 ***odelsol | Пятница, 19 Июнь 2026 r. 13:45

Dan H

English
My favorite teacher! His enthusiasm for teaching is truly inspiring. He is also one of the best listeners I have ever known, and he always makes every lesson enjoyable and engaging. ***otan | Понедельник, 15 Июнь 2026 r. 04:05

SIZZ

Korean
SIZZ先生は、文法や単語の細かいニュアンスの違いについて日本語でとても分かりやすく説明してくださったり、より自然な表現を都度教えてくださるのでとても勉強になります! ***ka | Понедельник, 15 Июнь 2026 r. 12:50

Hayoung_Eiko

Korean
初心者にも分かりやすく丁寧に教えてくださいました。
韓国語のレベルがどんどん上がっていきそうです! ***ara.rare_stars | Четверг, 11 Июнь 2026 r. 02:22

Newcomer Award

Miyoung

Korean
とても話しやすくて、日本語でフォローしてくださるので会話が途切れることなく、いつもあっという間にレッスンが終わります。フィードバックも送ってくださるので復習もできます。
これからも続けて受講したいです。 ***ukooo | Вторник, 16 Июнь 2026 r. 08:52

MIMIYA

Korean
60분 동안 한국어를 마음껏 듣고 말하는 수업이었습니다! 선생님께서 말을 빨리 하셔도 잘 알아들을 수 있어서 즐거웠습니다. 다양한 상황을 다룬 롤플레이도 재미있었어요^^
감사합니다!! ***ingtheroad912 | Четверг, 18 Июнь 2026 r. 03:43

Suzanne S

English
Suzanne先生のレッスンを定期的に受講していますが、とにかく話しやすくて毎回楽しいです。ニュアンスの違いや別の言い回しを教えていただけるのでとても勉強になりますし、チャットやフィードバックで、その日に学んだ新しい表現を使った短い例文も送ってくださるので、理解を深めるのにとても役立っています。毎回あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまう、とても楽しいレッスンです。 ***an | Воскресенье, 21 Июнь 2026 r. 05:47

Academic Tutoring Award

じゅんじ / John

Junior High
中学生3年生の娘の指導をお願いしています。じゅんじ先生は、指導力はもちろん、教え方や向き合い方のすべてにおいて「本物のプロフェッショナル」だと感じています。
毎回のレッスン後のフィードバックや対応がとにかく丁寧で、娘の理解度やこれからの課題、進め方を的確に共有してくださるため、親としても非常に安心感があります。
どんな些細な質問にも誠実に対応してくださり、我が家にとっては「この先生にお任せしていれば絶対に大丈夫」と思える、とても頼もしく絶対的な存在の先生です! ***i | Среда, 17 Июнь 2026 r. 22:36

2026 Cafetalk Spring/Summer Lesson Awards: Hall of Fame Tutors

What is the Hall of Fame?

Tutors who have won an award in the Cafetalk Awesome Lesson Awards at least 4 times (between June 2014 and June 2026) will be added to the Hall of Fame. Students will still be able to vote for these tutors in the next awards, but they won't receive any additional student vote based awards.

Data Based Awards

This award is based on performance and data accumulated over the past six months.

Online Seminar Award
Repeater Award
Online Standby Award
Tutor Column Award

Online Seminar Award

Repeater Award

Takami

English
Others (Academic Tutoring)
Life Counseling
Others (Counseling)
English for Kids

Professeur Nico

French

Akko Y.

English
Career Advancement
Primary School
English for Kids

misa.A

Japanese
Parenting
Primary School
Junior High
High School
Japanese for Kids
Others (Kids)

Sori

Japanese
Chinese
Life Advice

Ramwol

Japanese
Korean
Divination

Online Standby Award

Yuka.06

Lifestyle
Healthcare
Life Advice

Kirara.U

Japanese
Others (Language)
Divination

Taichi

Japanese

Eri_S

Japanese
AI & Deep Learning
Microsoft Office
Others (Counseling)

Lady Ayame

English
English for Kids

Rinka-Hoshi-Tuki-tarot

Life Counseling
Divination
Spiritual Practices
Others (Spirituality)

Tutor Column Award

Unique Lesson Shout-out Awards

Staff members who don’t usually appear in the spotlight selected these lessons based on each theme, with a focus on the uniqueness of the lesson selected.

Intern's Choice "Interesting Lessons"
Accountant's Choice "Nice priced lessons"
Staff's Children's Choice "Fun lessons"

Intern's Choice "Interesting Lessons"

Jack Chan

English
Comment from the intern
I’ve recently become interested in tarot cards and would love to learn how to read them properly. I think it would be really fun to understand the meanings and try doing readings in English as well, so I’m looking for a lesson where I can learn the basics in a friendly and easy way.

Arne R.

Dutch
Comment from the intern
I really love Vermeer’s paintings, and I hope to visit a museum in the Netherlands to see them in person someday. To make that dream come true, I would like to study Dutch so I can better understand the language when I visit.

ISHIKAWA

Investment & Finance
Comment from the intern
I would like to learn the basics of investing properly for my future. I’m looking for a lesson that is easy for beginners to understand, especially in terms of risks and how things work, and this lesson caught my interest.

Accountant's Choice "Nice priced lessons"

mogumogu

High School
Comment from the accountant
I became interested in this lesson while looking for a safe and supportive way for my daughter, who has been struggling with school attendance, to learn English. I feel reassured knowing that the teacher provides careful instruction starting from junior high school basics and offers a personalized approach. I hope this will help my daughter regain confidence and learn at her own pace.

susan.w

Parenting
Comment from the accountant
I had a baby last year. I would love to raise my child bilingually, or even trilingually if possible, so I’ve been looking for a lesson where I can get proper guidance. When I found Susan W’s lesson, I felt it was exactly what I was looking for—I would absolutely love to take it!

PEN DAF

Illustration / Manga
Comment from the accountant
I’ve recently been wanting to try digital illustration, so I was excited to find this lesson! It looks like I can learn the basics in a fun way, and I think drawing could be a great way to relax and refresh after work. I’d love to add something creative to my routine♪

Staff's Children's Choice "Fun lessons"

Miho Terry

Hula Dancing
Comment from staff’s kids
I think it’s wonderful that we can do this together at home as a family. My daughter and son are both very excited and eager to join the lesson!

atelier Chie

Arts for Kids
Comment from staff’s kids
I would like to draw a picture of my Chihuahua, Hana.

Kie in NY

Vocal for Kids
Comment from staff’s kids
I would like to study singing in the United States in the future, so I would love to ask Kie-sensei various questions.

Past Hall of Fame!

Lottery Winners

Thank you for voting for your favorite lessons and tutors in the 2026 Awesome Lesson Awards (Spring/Summer) and for participating in the lottery!

First Prize 11 students
Second Prize 328 students
Additionally the lottery was played 2,042 times.

* Please note that student feedback is subjective.

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