Cafetalk Tutor's Column

Learning English is Like Learning a Dance

Think of learning English like learning a dance,you don’t get it perfect on the first try, but with...

My Life Between Japan and South Africa: Halfway Across the World

Today, I'll write about my life in Japan as a South African and how this experience has changed me ...

The Remainder Theorem

When you are asked to find the remainder of a polynomial divided by a linear factor, you may opt to...

Vox videos - a great place to find interesting short documentary videos

https://www.vox.com/videosWatching documentary videos is a great way to practice English listening ...

The Secret to Speaking English Better? Conversation!

Want to Speak English More Naturally?    One of the best ways to improve your English is simply by ...

Starting Out as a Tutor: 3 Key Things I Wish I Knew”

1️⃣ Be patient — students don’t always book right away. 2️⃣ Standby = secret weapon  3️⃣ Show your ...

Fun Ways to Practice Daily English

Make English Fun Everyday!Learning English doesn't have to be boring. Here are 3 fun ways to practi...

Laugh, Learn, Repeat

Laugh at your mistakes, practice every day, and dive in headfirst. Mistakes aren’t scary—they’re ac...

How important & relevant is English in the era of AI?

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6 Ways To Make Polite Requests in English

Have you noticed how native English speakers tend to soften their words with phrases such as “Sorry...

Division of Polynomials - Long Division vs. Synthetic Division

Hello Math Stars,During my high school days, our high school Math curriculum is a lot different fro...

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

If you’ve seen my photo on this column, you probably noticed the lush greenery, golden rays of suns...

Goodbye...

....no I'm not leaving! But it's goodbye to this tag:     Because I have just completed my first 6...

「美味しい」、「うまい」は「delicious」だけじゃない⁉️

イギリス人は他の表現も使います。   すごく美味しいを、イギリス英語では「scrumptious」と言います。   例 That cake looks scrumptious.  あのケーキはめっち...

Travelling

Dear students. Do you like to travel? Have you been abroad? Join my lesson and lets learn some trav...

This is Special for you book now!

In this lesson, we will learn simple English words and phrases through fun and easy practice. I use...

I hate this!!!

 Sometimes we want to talk about the things we don’t like. We can use sentences like:   I don’t lik...

Making suggestions in meetings - Business English

To make suggestions to native English speakers there are 3 important steps: Make a suggestion Expla...

「ダイヤの乱れ」を英語で⁉️

️Because of the heavy rain yesterday, there was a lot of disruption to the train schedule.  昨日の大雨の...

What I’m Into Lately: Stargazing

Lately, I’ve discovered a hobby I never thought I’d enjoy so much; stargazing.    It started with j...

Learning is Everywhere: From Sunny Walks to Fun Lessons!

Hello Cafetalk family! When I’m not teaching Swahili or English, you’ll probably find me out enjoyi...

What I’m into lately (unexpected hobbies?)

Photo: Me with my container of cicada husks and a live cicada on my arm The weather was beautiful ...

Beyond Beauty: Flowers and Their Hidden Stories

Lately, I’ve found myself diving into something that even surprised me: researching flowers—especia...

My Unexpected Pre-Class Ritual: How Singing Before Class Changes My Mood and Mindset

Sometimes, when I'm waiting for my students to join class, the minutes can feel a bit long. Over t...

MORE ADVANCED PHRASAL VERBS

Hello everyone! Today, let's talk about some more advanced phrasal verbs. pitch in (to join people...

5 Hidden Reasons You're Not Losing Weight (Even Though You're Trying So Hard)

You’ve done everything right. You’ve swapped white rice for brown. You’ve chosen salad at the konbi...

When the AI Turns Off, Will Your Words Flow?

These days, AI can write your homework, your work email, even your presentation slides. But when it...

Flea Whisperer: My Strange but Peaceful Hobby

Do you have a hobby that people might not relate to? There’s a certain satisfaction I feel whenever...

unexpected hobbies

Hello. In this lesson we will talk about unexpected hobbies. We will learn new types of hobbies and...

Culture and Traditions: The Stories That Connect Us All.

Culture & Traditions: The Stories That Connect Us All  Imagine a world without birthdays, holi...