Hello from スミス英会話長岡京校！ Here is a fascinating video about the McGurk Effect. Huh? The what? McGurk was a fellow who identified the way our eyes sometimes help us hear. Say again? Eyes help us hear?? Yes! During conversation, our eyes lip-read continuously and our brains process this information like a computer, influencing what we hear. […]
The Japanese Doll Festival, or Girls Day（花祭り) – a post from スミス英会話長岡京校
One of the pleasures of teaching English at スミス英会話長岡京校 is learning about the diverse lives of students and the rich culture of their homeland. And while I’m proud of my birthplace, Canada, our 150-year history is dwarfed by the long history of Japan. Some of the festivals celebrated today date back over a millennium! Following […]
Happy Lunar New Year from スミス 英会話 長岡京!
With the end of January almost upon us, happy lunar new year greetings from Kyoto. I hope 2012 is off to a good start for the entire Smith’s community! 2011, while a period of learning for me at Smith’s Nagaokakyo (スミス 英会話 長岡京), finished up strong. This has carried into the new year and I […]
