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One thing I look forward to at the end of this year

As the year comes to an end, I’m really looking forward to slowing down a little, reflecting on my ...

Christmas and holiday season in Britain

Christmas is something that many people in Britain look forward to. On the day itself you can get t...

The ''I Cook for a Family'' Diet Plan (No More Separate Meals!)

I used to believe that being healthy meant I had to be a short-order cook. I’d make a "healthy" mea...

The Small Joys of Year’s End - English Reading Comprehension - 3 Versions (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1+)

A1/A2 VERSIONNow that Halloween is over and we are in the last two months of the year, many people ...

Yoga and Meditation: The Vocabulary of Focus

One of my students, in her request for my Vocabulary Snapshot class, asked to focus on Health and F...

日語歌曲翻譯！

您喜歡聽歌嗎？歌詞的內涵你理解嗎？網路上的翻譯都是對的嗎？如果你跟我一樣，愛看日劇看聽日文歌，可以找我客製化日文課程可以到我的方格子部落格，看看我之前的翻譯作品喔！請google搜尋: 方格子 奈奈...

Behind the Smiles: The Silent Battles We Don’t See.

Every day, countless people wear smiles that hide their pain. They laugh, they work, they listen  y...

The Secret Life of Your Tutor - How My Voice Over Career Improves Your ESL

Giving Your Voice Power: What My Other Job Teaches Me About Tutoring Hello everyone! Thanks for tak...

WINTER LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY CHEERS!

Step into the magic of Winter as we explore dazzling lights, joyful celebrations, and holiday tradi...

Ever Dreamed of Visiting Africa? Explore South Africa in 30 Minutes

Let me take you on a whirlwind journey through my beautiful country, South Africa! From golden beac...

The R/L Sound Mystery Solved: A Scientific Approach for Japanese Speakers

Introduction Have you ever said "rice" but people heard "lice"? Or maybe you said "light" and...

Thank You for Making My First 10 Lessons Special!

When I started teaching on Cafetalk, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but my first 10 lessons turned...

Explore the Big Five personality traits

Explore the Big Five personality traits—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, a...

PHRASAL VERB "to know something / someone inside out"

Hello English-language lovers! For today's column, let's talk about the expression 'to know somethi...

New Business English lesson: Talking about your job and company

“What company do you work for?”   “What’s your job?”   If you meet someone in a business situation,...

Motivation tends to drop in autumn - how to stay on track

 1. Start Your Day with Purpose Even when it’s dark outside, try to begin your day with something t...

Why Do Dictation?

When I was in school, we did dictation only in elementary school. Sometimes, it'd be part of a wee...

Small Talk Isn't Small: Mastering the Art of English Conversation Starters

Small Talk Isn't Small: Mastering the Art of English Conversation Starters Introduction Imagine thi...

How Picture Reading Can Boost English Speaking Skills

Picture reading is one of the most effective and engaging ways to help you speak more confidently. ...

When to Use 'A,' 'An,' 'The,' or Nothing at All: A Clear Guide for Japanese Speakers

Introduction Do you sometimes feel confused about when to use "a," "an," "the," or no article at al...

Autumn is a Time of Change - Let's Stay on Track!

Fall (or Autumn) is in the air.  Every day we draw closer to the Holiday Season and, perhaps, farth...

How to Read & Pronounce Taiwanese (Taigi) in POJ

I just uploaded a new video — Taiwanese Pronunciation in English!  I’ve seen more and more European...