Cafetalk Tutor's Column

HOW TO GET FEEDBACK DURING YOUR SPEAKING

In teaching a foreign language the hardest thing is to give feedback during speaking exercise.If I ...

First 100 lessons!

A huge thank you to all of my students who have helped me to achieve my first 100 lessons here on C...

The cost of being a sports fan in Canada

Photo: The Hockey Hall of Fame in TorontoBeing a sports fan doesn’t have to be expensive, but if yo...

No longer a conspiracy theory: Florida has enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering

Florida has recently enacted legislation aimed at criminalising geoengineering practices within the...

🏖️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18)

?️ Lesson Plan: Summer Holidays (Ages 6–18) Level: Beginner to Pre-IntermediateAge Range: 6–18 (wi...

Five quick tips for building independent study habits

Hello CafeTalk, Here are five quick tips for building independent study habits. Feedback and commen...

“Why Children Should Learn the English Language? ’’

In today's interconnected world, English has become a vital language for communication, education, ...

Wild animals in Britain - predators

The animal in the main photo here is a badger from Scotland. These animals are very easy to recogni...

I got an acting job! Yay!

Hello Cafetalk Community!How are you? I'm doing great because I just booked an acting job! It's a c...

よくあるミス！飾る and "Decorate"

Decoration is really fun! Many Americans put up spooky decorations for Hallowe'en or festive and wi...

The Sweet Story of Jolly Rancher: From Colorado Ice Cream to Global Candy!

The Sweet Story of Jolly Rancher: From Colorado Ice Cream to Global Candy! Hello candy lovers! Have...

Sweet Treasures from Serbia: Discover Traditional Candies and Treats!

Serbia may be known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes, but did you know it’s also home ...

A letter that will get you to think seriously about yourself.

I’m writing this letter to you to try to get you to think more deeply about yourself.   *Through th...

Expressions - Cut it out

Always saying “Stop it”? Try this natural phrase: “Cut it out” — it means to stop doing something a...

Saying long numbers in English 長い数字を英語で読む方法

Saying long numbers in English can be difficult.  長い数字を英語で読むのは難しい場合があります。   However there is a usef...

A Taste of South Africa: Sweet Treats You Should Try!

South Africa is not only rich in culture and diversity, but we also know how to satisfy a sweet too...

More things to do in Niagara Falls

Photo: Birds hanging out at the Bird KingdomI wrote a short article about Niagara Falls after my vi...

Study Smart, Not Just Hard

As the school year winds down and summer vacation approaches, many students are tempted to take a c...

Skills To Speaking English Well

Many students want to speak English fluently, but they’re not sure how to get better. It’s not just...

Why Meaningful Conversation is Your Secret Weapon for Learning English

We’ve all participated in Free Talk sessions. They’re fun and easy-going. But how useful are they r...

Tastes of Botswana: Discovering the Sweet Treats of Southern Africa

When you think of sweets and candies, your mind might travel to the colorful gummies of Europe or t...

Sweet Treasures from South Africa: Local Candies You Need to Try!

South Africa is a melting pot of cultures, and that diversity extends deliciously into our local sw...

British sweet treats!

People often joke that British food is awful, however, Britain does have a lot of tasty traditional...

Have you ever tried taking a dictation?

Cafetalk....it's all about talking, right? Well yes, but I believe that if you want to improve your...

Expressions - Hang on

Still saying “wait”? Try this natural phrase: “Hang on” — it means to wait a moment, usually casual...

Natural English - Tasty

Still saying “delicious”? Try this natural phrase: “It’s so tasty!” — it’s simple and super common ...

Natural English - No worries

Instead of “It’s okay”? Try this natural phrase: “No worries” — it’s casual, friendly, and super co...

From the Emperor’s Court to the First Known Illustrated Palmistry Manuscript

  In the 1200s, there was a special place for learning in Sicily, Italy. It was the court of Emper...

BBC Ideas - short BBC documentary videos, with subtitles

https://www.bbc.co.uk/topics/cxw2g82zr01t BBC Ideas is a collection of short documentary videos fro...

Job Interview: "Do You Have Any Question for Us?"

(Image from Canva)Interviewers normally signal the close of the session with this, "Do you have any...