Still one of my favorite restaurants after so many years, Mankin Gyoza House remains a Sagamihara staple since the 1970’s. Way back in 1982 my good friend (Mike #1) introduced me to Mankin Gyoza House here in Sagamihara. Mankin Gyoza was, and still is a unique dining experience. https://www.mankingyoza.com “Charlie” immigrated to Japan from China […]
New Year Resolutions
The beginning of the year is an opportunity for all students to talk about New Year Resolutions. We take a positive look into the future and discuss our personal goals and dreams. Many resolutions are closely connected to English studies. Talking about future plans with students allows me to better understand their individual needs.The majority […]
Past Tense to Kids
Yesterday’s News with Kids Years ago when I started teaching kids English in Ikoma, I needed to learn the curriculum. I started with a good textbook. But I had lots of ideas. I wanted kids to learn through play. Not just playing games to memorize structures, but ‘play’ so there is a story and it […]
