One of the things I encourage all my students to do is keep a diary and try their best to write one entry per week. Unlike conversation, which is the focus of Smith’s conversation school (英会話), writing demands time. We are able to take the time to check vocabulary, spelling and grammar. Most students talk […]
Windows 7
For those of you that have been reading my posts for a while would know I am a computer geek. I love discovering new programs that make my life easier. Last year I decided to go with Mac because I had become frustrated with Windows XP. Last September though Windows 7 was released – I […]
my hat is off to you
I’ve been teaching English in Japan for almost 2 years, and one thing has remained a constant. I’m the teacher and the students are the students. That being said, I’ve been quite impressed with the students I have had the pleasure of teaching, their study habits, genuine hard work and most of all tenacity. I’ve […]
