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A New Life in the Mountains Part 3 Spring

Spring came slowly to the mountain. At first, we were still feeding from the silo, but the silage, ...

SEMINAR -October 1st 2025-Western-Style Cooking at Home Let`s Cook Together-- Oven Beef Stew

Join me for a special live seminar on Cafetalk, where we'll explore the art of Western-style cookin...

Learning in Context

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

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...

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English  Let’s be real — vocabulary is like yo...

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...

How a running injury taught me the value of slowing down

Last October I was training hard, coming off the back of a half marathon and training for a 10k. I ...

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...

What is guided conversation? - VIDEO EDITION

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

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...

【Idiom of the Week】Hang out

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

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...

Our Universe on Netflix: A Journey for ESL Learners

Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered what they have to do with you? Did you know we are a...

Izushi, Hyogo: A Hidden Gem of Japan 出石（いずし）・兵庫（ひょうご）

When travelers think of Japan, they often imagine Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. But hidden in Hyogo Prefe...

Pronunciation Power: Speak English with Confidence

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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?...

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...