English conversations at SSE Katsura during the last few weeks often lean towards the topics of weather, free-time activities and favourite summer spots. Summer is great and summer is hot. Japan is no exception. So it’s probably a little surprise that a lot of the student talking time is about places where we can cool […]
The Joy of Using Smith’s Curriculum
Hi, Tom from SSE Katsura here and today I’d like to briefly talk about SSE Curriculum which I have been using with joy for over 10 years. When I think about Smith’s Curriculum, three words always come to mind: trusted, innovative and flexible. TRUSTED: Our curriculum is not a textbook written by someone who has […]
Great To Be Back
After a 6 weeks long break, SSE Katsura has opened its door again on June 2nd. I was really looking forward to being back at school with my students. To tell the truth, I just couldn’t wait to start coaching again. And right from the first lesson, seeing my student in the classroom and talking […]


