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生徒さんからの”ナイス質問”紹介/ Introducing “Nice Questions” from Students

  わたしの場合、生徒さんからの質問は 主に三種類あります。   ①文法 ②発音 ③日本文化     なぜ、良い質問なのかには理由があります。   ・日本語で会話するために必要な表現だから ・他の内...

My story of becoming an online tutor

MY STORY Since 2019, I’ve been traveling the world while working remotely. What I do isn’t extraord...

Pride and Prejudice

The book in the photo is a version of one of the most famous stories in English, Pride and Prejudic...

The Zen Student and the Master

In my lessons with thousands of native Japanese students, one of the most common challenges is in t...

レッスンの裏側ちょっとだけ公開/ One Side Behind the Scenes of Lessons

    わたしの設定しているレッスンの時間は 今のところ、15分、25分、50分ですが、 レッスンに向けての準備は毎回しています。   一つは、レッスンの内容の準備です。   生徒さんのレッスンの...

Your English is Better Than You Think (Here's the Proof)

Let's be honest: a lot of us are scared to speak English. We worry about making mistakes, sounding ...

HELP! My Neighbor is Singing!

I handle online classes every day. I wake up early, prepare a simple breakfast, then check my notif...

Crack SAT, TOEFL & IELTS: Your Passport to Global Success

SAT, TOEFL, IELTS – Which one’s your challenge? SAT loves long passages ??, TOEFL tests your ears ?...

I Used to Think Willpower Was Everything (Then I Learned This)

Hey everyone,   I have a confession to make. When I first started out as a trainer, I honestly beli...

A Little Peek Behind the Scenes of My Lessons

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when your tutor is preparing lessons? As an online TEF...

Ready for a Language Adventure? Let's Learn Afrikaans!

Hello! My name is Teacher Marinka, and I'm so excited that you're considering learning Afrikaans. I...

Vocabulary, Fluency & Grammar: The Dream Team of English

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

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...

Free Talk with Chilu – Beginner-Friendly Conversation

Practice English in a relaxed and friendly way. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to im...

NEW Lesson Announcement♪ "Real Conversation Practice"

Hello everyone ( ◠‿◠ ) I'm Mika, a Japanese teacher! ♪   I've been blessed to meet many new student...

【Idiom of the Week】Hang out

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

What is guided conversation? - VIDEO EDITION

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

Why I Love My Job (And Why I'm So Good At It)

Hey everyone,   I was thinking the other day about how I got here. I’ve been a personal trainer for...

Learning From Small Failures: A Teacher’s Perspective

Even as a teacher, I sometimes have little “oops” moments in my work. Recently, I prepared an Afrik...

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...

Pronunciation Power: Speak English with Confidence

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

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 ...

Small Failures, Big Lessons

Sometimes the best lessons don’t come from books or classrooms. They come from little slip-ups in d...