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3 Ways to Say “I’m Busy” in English

Saying just “I’m busy” can sound a bit plain. There are some natural and fun ways to say it that ma...

Why You Understand English… But Still Can’t Speak (And How to Fix It)

  If you’ve ever thought, “I understand English, but I can’t speak it,” you’re not alone. Many stud...

Easter Celebration

Easter is a Christian festival, which falls on a different date every year. This year it is on the ...

【旅行で使う日本語 #06】観光｜JP/EN/繁中

日本には美しいお寺や神社、自然など、見どころがたくさんあります。観光をもっと楽しむために、よく使う日本語を覚えておきましょう。   【観光でよく使う日本語】   ①入場券（にゅうじょうけん） 施設に...

Don't Waffle

In communication,“To waffle” means to speak or write in a way that is unclear, indecisive, or overl...

The most common English writing mistakes (and how to fix them)

One of the most interesting parts of being a language teacher is seeing how learners from completel...

【レッスン再開のお知らせ】20％OFFクーポン配布中｜台湾旅行の写真｜JP/EN/繁中

台湾から帰国しました✈旅行前にたくさんのおすすめを教えていただいたおかげで、本当に楽しい旅行になりました！レッスン再開あたり、2週間限定で 【全レッスン20％OFFクーポン】を配布しています。台湾旅...

Let’s Visit a Japanese Convenience Store!　日本(にほん)のコンビニへ行(い)こう！

いいですね、この動画はそのまま学習ブログ化しやすい素材です✨JLPT N3向けに「やさしい日本語＋読み仮名＋英語訳」で記事化しました?? 日本(にほん)のコンビニへ行(い)こう！ Let’s Vis...

5 Study Methods That Actually Work

Introduction Many of us have heard about the common study habits that students use. Those can inclu...

Study Smart, Rest Better: Finding Your Perfect Balance

Let’s be honest studying all the time can feel exhausting. But having too much free time can also m...

【旅行で使う日本語 #07】買い物｜JP/EN/繁中

お土産や洋服など、買い物をするときに役立つ日本語を紹介します。   【買い物でよく使う日本語】   ①試着（しちゃく） 服を着てみること → Trying on／試穿 >「試着してもいいですか...

?? How to Balance Study and Free Time

When we think about studying, many of us imagine long hours at a desk, endless notes, and the press...

Conversation Lessons: Much more than "Just Free Talk"

Many learners choose conversation lessons because speaking naturally in English is comfortable and ...

How to Balance Music Production Practice and Free Time

One of the biggest challenges my students face when learning music production isn’t creativity—it’s...

めっちゃ(meccha) – A Very Popular Japanese Word

In class, many students often say “meccha.”授業で、学生はよく「めっちゃ」と言います。 It means “very” or “really.” 「とても」...

TED Talk Video Lesson / TEDトークのビデオのレッスン

https://www.ted.com/talksThe internationally famous TED Talks are speeches given by experts to audi...

Mastering the Art of Balance: Study Smarter, Not Longer

Struggling to find time for both studies and yourself? You’re not alone. Here are 3 quick guideline...

Talking about books in English: Part 1

One of my goals for 2026 is to read more books, so today I’d like to share some vocabulary for talk...

Understanding the Mind, One Conversation at a Time

Psychology has always been more than just a field of study for me, it is a way of understanding peo...

Conquering Interview Stress

Let's be honest, job interviews are stressful in any language. In English? That stress can feel mul...

How to balance study and free time

1. Plan your time (but keep it flexible) Create a daily or weekly schedule where you block out stud...

Productivity and Fake Productivity : Rethinking how you learn a language

There is a moment many language learners know too well.   You sit down, open your notebook, review ...

Tips on balancing study and free time

Hello everyone! I'm an experienced and qualified English language teacher from Australia. I'd love ...

やばい（yabai) - From Danger to Awesome!

「やばい」は、いつから“最高”になったのか？ "Yabai" is a very mysterious and convenient word. 「やばい」は、とても ふしぎで、べんりな ことばです...

Finished my 100th lesson here on cafétalk

I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank all of my students for your support, dedication, a...

?? Why Rick Owens Is a Fashion Genius

Fashion is often seen as trends, brands, and clothing—but some designers go far beyond that. One of...

English through recipes - Chicken Cacciatore

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I'm great! This is a short post to share a recent Italian ...

Can You Order Safely in Japan? Learn 3 Must-Know Japanese Phrases 　日本で安心して注文できる？覚えておきたい日本語フレーズ3つ

レストランで使える日本語フレーズ 日本（にほん）でレストランに行（い）くとき、食（た）べられないものやアレルギーがある人（ひと）は、しっかり伝（つた）えることが大切（たいせつ）です。 In Japa...

Study Smart, Live Fully. Help to Finding Your Perfect Balance

Many students think they must choose: study hard or relax and enjoy life. But the truth is, you nee...

Let's stay in touch over Easter!

It's nearly time for my favourite annual event - attempting to eat my bodyweight in chocolate!    W...