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Short Stories anyone?

The Benefits of Reading Short Stories for Students As tutors and teachers, one of our goals is to e...

Questions about learning English.

Question: 1. Are you really serious about learning English? 2. Are you really serious about improvi...

Celebrating Soup Season!

It’s soup season! I do eat soup all year round, but I especially like to have a hot bowl of soup in...

教える心 The heart of teaching, 教学的心

I started teaching because I love helping people express themselves with confidence. Seeing student...

The Year is Flying By

「一年があっという間に過ぎていってるね」を英語で⁉️ The year is flying by, isn't it! ネイティブスピーカーは「Fly by」という句動詞をよく使います。 例 ...

Why I Teach Language Through Culture: From Ancient Egypt to Halloween

My journey into teaching began with a simple love for language. It all started when I volunteered o...

バレエを始めたきっかけ

　I started ballet out of aspiration. When I was little, a friend invited me to a ballet class, but ...

What inspired me to begin teaching

People often ask, “Why did you become a teacher?” Honestly, my first answer is: “Because I love cof...

Why did I start teaching?

I came upon teaching by shere coincidence. I had a sewing studio, and many times, people asked if I...

What Inspired Me to Begin Teaching?

Ever since I was a young girl, my grandmother has been my greatest inspiration. She is one of the b...

Reasons for Learning English

Dear Friends of the Cafetalk Community,Today, I want to talk about the many merits or advantages of...

September Blooms

September is a time of change in Ontario Canada; the temperatures are cooler, the days shorter, and...

From One Conversation to a Calling

''It all started with a conversation...''I still remember the moment that sparked my love for teach...

Learn French With Your Hands

French people talk with their hands. A shrug, a small gesture, can mean a whole sentence. In my cla...

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Teaching has always been close to my heart. My inspiration came from a deep love for communication ...

英語が心配な方へ - 安心してください、日本語でサポートします！

はじめまして！   英語でのオンラインレッスンは、少し不安に感じるかもしれませんね。 もしかすると、こんな風に考えていませんか？   •「説明がちゃんと理解できるか心配…」 •「自分が質問したいこと...

What inspired me to begin teaching

I became a teacher by being a student first.  When I was in high school, my favorite subject was Fr...

A New Life on the Mountain Final Part Summer

Summer came hot and heavy to the mountain, and with it, the full weight of the season—and of the fa...

My inspiration for teaching - is this a joke?

Hello dearest students, Please find below a two part piece on the issues which inspired me to becom...

I celebrated my Birthday!

Hello everyone in the Cafetalk Community!How are you doing? I hope all is well. It's definitely fal...

Why the French Love Silence

In French culture, silence is not empty .. it is polite. When you pause, you are showing respect. I...

What Was Your Biggest Fear? Clients Share Their Honest Thoughts

One of the best parts of my job is the moment a client realizes their fear was unfounded. That mome...

Do I NEED to study? Focused practice for already competent communicators

Free conversation is a great integral part to improving and maintaining skill in a language, but I ...

French Words You Already Know

Do you know you already speak some French? Words like café, ballet, menu are French. Next time you ...

A Recipe for Disaster - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1, B2/C1)

A1/A2 VERSIONRecently, I started teaching English and French on Cafetalk. I had taught before, but...

How to stay motivated when learning English

Remember: English is a tool, not a test. The more you use it, the stronger you become. Practice a l...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

Idiom of the Week Introduction Idioms are part of daily English. They are funny, colorful, and ofte...

Discovering Familiaris: My Favourite Novel and a New Book Club Choice-- Cafetalk Feature !

If you’ve been following my book club, you know I’m always on the lookout for novels that spark dee...

Everything has a First time: Writing about my lesson

Hello everyone, I'm Shiori, a Japanese teacher!　みなさんこんにちは、シオリです！Everything has a first time, right?...

Learning English with a Busy Life: Tips that really work

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to study English? Between work, family a...