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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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. ...

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...

Why Do Dictation?

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

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...

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Between Lessons

Whether you're taking Quick Chat sessions or structured lessons, these tips will help you stay acti...

FROM DURBAN WITH LOVE: LEARNING ENGLISH THE WARM, SOUTH AFRICAN WAY!

Hello everyone! I'm Selina, your friendly English tutor from sunny South Africa. I believe that lan...

The Power of Letting Students Speak!

One of the most important parts of learning English is having time to speak,  to make mistakes, try...

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...

Beyond 'I'm Fine, Thank You': Responding Naturally in English Conversations

Introduction Let me guess: when someone asks "How are you?", do you always answer "I'm fine, thank ...

Introducing Me: Your Safe-Space Tutor

Welcome to the A-Team!!! This is your captain, Angie speaking. Thank you for stopping by! Before I ...