I was asked a while back what I was going to do for a week long vacation period starting tomorrow (known locally as “silver week”). I pondered for a bit then thought, you know I should go up to Hokkaido. I like Hokkaido a lot, and it would be good to make it up there [...]
When I was England I thought it would be proper to look for a book on English grammar usage. I mean I would be English teacher in Japan soon, maybe it would be a good time to brush up on my basics. While at the British Library I found a book titled Mend Your English: [...]
Today I learned an interesting word I’d like to share. 臨機応変 (Rinkiouhen). It’s meaning is “to adapt oneself to the requirements of the moment”; “to play it by ear.” I believe Elementary teachers work to come up with, “Excellent Plans.” I really do. However, no matter how many eyes have glanced over these plans, they [...]
I’m still here, well in the flesh really– but not so much mentally. I starting to believe the teaching process is a lot more difficult then I first imagined. This week often has reminded me of a dam of language holding back a world of knowledge written in English. Trickles come out periodically, but they’re [...]
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