Cafetalk 講師專欄

Reading Dickens's David Copperfield

Charles Dickens is one of Britain's best and best-loved authors. Even his name has become an adject...

What would you do differently this Valentine?

Redefine Love Valentine’s Day is more than gifts and romantic dinners. What does love truly mean t...

Why Tarot is Not Fortune Telling

Many imagine a crystal ball and an old witch with cards warning you of danger or perhaps describing...

Daily English Upgrade #018: Better Questions — “What makes you say that?”

This question makes conversations deeper (and it sounds natural). Try: What makes you say that? (cu...

If Not Now, Then When?

How many times have you said, “I’ll start tomorrow”? Tomorrow becomes next week. Next week becomes ...

A Little Valentine’s Story + New Easy Japanese Graded Reader (JLPT N5–N4)

Hi everyone! A quick Valentine’s story first — my British husband suddenly remembered yesterday and...

Daily English Upgrade #020: News Bite — One headline, 3 useful phrases

Pick one “headline” you noticed today (work / tech / society / daily life). You can discuss it natu...

【日本の日常 #01】かわいい日本のハンコ｜JP/EN/中文

日本では、多くの人が自分の名前のハンコを持っています。銀行や重要な契約では正式な印鑑が必要ですが、宅急便の受け取りなど、日常的な書類には「認印（みとめいん）」と呼ばれる簡単なハンコを使うことが多いで...

Galentine's Day

Have you ever heard of Galentine's day? The trend started on a holiday introduced by American TV sh...

A Winter of Care, Change, and Quiet Strength

Winter can be a season of beauty, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. This winter has been...

The Most Romantic Thing You Can Do This Year Isn’t a Gift — It’s a Decision.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t About Love — It’s About Choosing Love   Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap for b...

Stop Translating in Your Head. Start Speaking Naturally.

Do you understand English… but freeze when it’s your turn to speak? Do meetings, presentations, or ...

Daily English Upgrade #021: Pronunciation — TH made easy (think/this)

You don’t need “perfect TH.” Just aim for a clearer difference. Quick practice pairs (slow → normal...

“You Can’t Win with a Defeated Mind.”

Your Thoughts Shape Your Performance When a student thinks, “I’m bad at English” or “I’ll never imp...

Daily English Upgrade #022: Say It Better — “I don’t know” (confident stallers)

Not knowing is normal. The upgrade is sounding calm. Better options: Good question. Let me think fo...

English Idioms Challenge - Week 4

Hey all! This is the forth weekly English learning challenge: to try & use this idiom in your n...

5 Valentine's Day Idioms for English Conversation

Hello, everyone! As we approach Valentine's Day, I'd like to share some of my favorite English id...

Daily English Upgrade #023: Micro-Pattern — “If I had to choose, I’d…”

Great for opinions, decisions, and interviews. Pattern: If I had to choose, I’d ____ because ____. ...

Daily English Upgrade #024: JP Trap Fix — Plurals that matter (-s)

That small “-s” changes meaning more than people expect. Quick rule: singular = general concept / o...

Phrasal Verbs in Context - How they can Help you

  Learning phrasal verbs in context is essential because it helps learners use English more natural...