I’m a creative person who enjoys activities like drawing and photo taking. Coaching at SSE Katsura gives me many opportunities to be creative. I always think about ways to improve lessons and try to add more content to our SSE Digital curriculum. One thing that students find helpful is using photos where I demonstrate and […]
Lake Biwa – Makino
Obon national holiday in August was a perfect time to take a short break from coaching at Smith’s School of English Katsura and spend some time with my family at lake Biwa. This was our first time here during summer. Makino is in the north-western part of lake Biwa, easily reached by car or train. […]
Games Improving English Skills
Although most students at Smith’s School of English Katsura are adults, we often play English language games during our conversation lessons. We practice the student’s language targets, helping them progress quickly and teaching them to speak English at a natural pace. A favorite is the speedy ‘Vocabulary Quiz’ or ‘Make a question’ board game. Whether […]
