There are many ways to enjoy time in the Kyoto countryside. Bamboo digging in the forest could be one of them. I like to experience all aspects of life in Japan and doing farm work helps me to achieve that in a productive and meaningful way. This year, I had the opportunity to spend few […]
Student’s Individual Needs
To hear from my students that they had a satisfying English conversation lesson makes me very happy. It’s one of the best compliments I can get as a communicative confidence coach. Having competent and composed English conversations with students is a fulfilling part of my job. I’m proud of students’ personal growth and I’m happy […]
Special Treats for Students
Sharing travel experiences with students is one of the best ways to practice English conversation. It allows students to learn English phrases and vocabulary about airports, hotels, restaurants and sightseeing in real life situations. At Smith’s Katsura we really enjoy doing this practice. Traveling is also the best way to experience interesting food and foreign […]


