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 ...

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...

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...

🏖️ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

British sweet treats!

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is “mad money”?

Photo byPiggyBank onUnsplash With my birthday coming up on June 17th, my father, as he always does...

Natural English - No worries

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

Pronunciation precision: Mastering /l/ and /r/

If you're a Japanese speaker learning English, the sounds /l/ and /r/ can be tricky. That’s because...

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...

Crack the Code: How to Really Listen to English

Listening is a skill that most learners think they’re practicing, but rarely are. Real listening me...

Natural English - Tasty

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

A Taste of Iran’s Most Beloved Sweets

Hello everyone! As someone who grew up in Iran, I’m excited to share with you a delicious part of o...

5 Wonderful Things to Do on Rainy Days

Rainy days often make us feel like staying in—and that’s perfectly okay. Instead of seeing it as ba...

Immigration: Balancing Opportunity and Challenge in a Changing World

A very importnat part of learning a new language is to be able to discuss topics in the news with o...

BRITISH TEACHER LIVING IN ITALY

I am a British lady living as a global nomad in Italian magnificent city of Florence. I have been t...

Are you a “tough cookie” or “as nutty as a fruit cake”?

Hello everyone,     In line with this week’s topic, here is a short article to introduce some commo...