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Small but achievable goals before 2025 ends!

Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've been on the Tutor Column of Cafetalk. This week's topi...

A few useful English abbreviations

Here are some useful English abbreviations that you could add to your vocabulary:TTYL - talk to you...

How to sound polite in English

Here are quick and easy tips to sound polite in English:1. Use modal verbs. Modal verbs are used to...

Thinking in English for fluency

One of the best advice that I can give to students learning how to be fluent in English is to THINK...

Red Light Camera System

In Canada, we have red light cameras at certain intersections. These cameras take pictures of cars ...

Saying goodbye to summer diary

Saturday we said goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. We went to Downsview Park in Toronto where ...

Talk about a Japanese drama that you enjoyed lately.

For those of you who watch Japanese dramas, you probably already know which one I will talk about b...

Does springtime affect our mood and productivity?

It's officially spring in 4 days! I can't wait for warmer weather. Although I can't really complain...

How do you survive the heat?

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

Easter in Canada

Easter is a religious holiday for Christians/Catholics. It celebrates the ressurection of Jesus Chr...

Do you like driving?

I consider myself a late driver.In Ontario, Canada there are three levels of driving licences: G1, ...

What marks the start of spring in your country?

In Canada, I would say March Break marks the start of spring. It is also called Spring Break. It is...

The best compliment you have ever received

The best compliment I have ever received is when a friend of mine said that I was doing well as a m...

What do you usually do for Valentine's Day in your country?

Over the years, the idea of Valentine's Day has become very commercial. A lot of people buy flowers...

Talk about one of your popular lessons!

One of my popular lessons is QUICK CHAT! I have the most amazing students taking this lesson with m...

A song that I play on repeat

One of my favourite songs is by a Filipino-Canadian artist named Resflo. The song is called Hindi N...

A popular summer sport/game in my country

I'm from Canada and a lot of people go to the beach during summertime. I see many people take part ...

The scariest horror movie is...

I'm not a fan of horror movies. There's only a few times when I wanted to watch a scary movie with ...

Your favourite summer dessert/sweets

My favourite summer treat is halo-halo. It's a Filipino dessert made with fruits, ice, ube, milk an...

Have you ever experienced the so called "culture shock"

I have lived in four different countries - Canada, Philippines, Japan and New Zealand. I would say ...

Something new that you are recently learning

I've always been a fan of body art, ie tattoos. However, I've never gotten one. I never really thou...

A TV show you watch right now

These days I'm watching Ozark. It's a drama series about a family that got tied up with some bad pe...

What did you want to become when you were a kid?

I had three dream jobs when I was a kid. The first was to become an astronaut. I was very intereste...

One-minute Tagalog Lessons on YouTube

Hi everyone,My son and I have started a YouTube channel under the name SNOBBIES. We are currently w...

Best way to study from home

Best way to study from home tips:- find a quiet spot- if you need to read & write, make sure yo...

Taking some time off

Hello everyone,I would just like to let you know that I am taking some time off teaching until afte...

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your middle-school self?

I would tell myself to figure out what I want to do in the future. To find out what I am passionate...

What is the strangest food you've ever eaten?

In the Philippines, there are many strange foods, but the most unique food I've ever had - and like...

What makes you feel that summer has arrived?

I live in a city called Mississauga, just west of Toronto. I feel the summer air around June when i...

Things on my bucket list.

One of my goals is to visit all the capital cities of each province/territory in Canada. I've alrea...