Cafetalk 讲师专栏

Why Learn English When We Have Translating Apps?

Some of my previous students used to ask me: why, in a digital age, is learning to speak another la...

My First Milestone on Cafetalk – 10 Lessons Completed!

I’m excited to share that I’ve completed my first 10 lessons on Cafetalk! Thank you to all my wonde...

Learning in Context

When I first began to learn Russian, which is very different from English, I tried to memorize all ...

When They Vanish: Learning the Slang ‘Ghosted’

Ever send a message and… nothing? No reply, no call back, no explanation. That’s when you’ve been g...

What is guided conversation? - VIDEO EDITION

What is guided conversation?  It is a little more than casual chat.  In my guided conversation clas...

【Idiom of the Week】In hot water

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

Harukaの中日対訳コラム丨名前から広がる旅路

欢迎阅读 Haruka 的中日双语专栏！ Harukaの中日対訳コラムへようこそ！   我会在这里用中文和日文写一些简短的文章，记录生活的片段和心情的点滴，感谢您的阅读。 如果您正在学习中文，希望我...

Chinese idiom 刻舟求剑

“Hi everyone! Today we’re exploring a classic Chinese idiom — 刻舟求剑, which means ‘marking the boat t...

Daily English writing! Let's be penfriends...

CafeTALK...the clue is in the name, it's all about talking, right?    Well yes, I agree but I think...

【Idiom of the Week】Hang out

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

Explore Languages & Culture: English, Arabic, and Palestinian Cooking with Aida”

“I’m back! ?? Come learn and explore with me, Aida! I offer English and Arabic lessons for children...

I wish someone had told me!

Here are two things I wish I hadn’t done as a language learner:   I focused too much on grammar. I ...

Pronunciation Power: Speak English with Confidence

In this lesson, we’ll practice pronunciation using fun tongue twisters. You’ll build confidence and...

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...

I celebrated my Birthday!

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

French Words You Already Know

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

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...

Heritage Day in South Africa

Today 24 September is Heritage Day  in South Africa, a very special holiday for us. It’s a day whe...

Why the French Love Silence

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

Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something (Are You Listening?)

Hey everyone,   I want to talk about something we often ignore—our bodies. Not how they look, but w...

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...

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...

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 ...

Why did I start teaching?

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

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

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

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...

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 ...