Obon national holiday in August was a perfect time to take a short break from coaching at Smith’s School of English Katsura and spend some time with my family at lake Biwa. This was our first time here during summer. Makino is in the north-western part of lake Biwa, easily reached by car or train. […]
Yoko’s Stupendous Hobby
I’m a lucky man. There are a number of reasons why that might be true. Without doubt, one of them is that I am privileged to partake in my darling wife Yoko’s stupendous hobby. She is an accomplished patissiere who regularly updates and improves existing recipes. Sometimes in her cute, humble way she cites quality […]
Student’s Improvements
One of the best things about being an English coach is seeing a student’s improvements. Whether it’s in business English or just conversation, I’m always happy to see a student grow closer to their goals of speaking fluently and confidently. The digital curriculum we have is a great help in reaching those goals. At the […]
