The other day one of my students at Smith’s 英会話 枚方 told me that another 英会話 (English conversation school) had gone bankrupt. That marks the second large chain in two years. Some of my students asked me how I felt, after all, it was my competition. I must say that I’m rather saddened by the […]
Prepositions ____ me and prepositions ____ you
((in, at, to, of, with, from, on, for, )) After the last article that I wrote ____ soapbox I was told by Adrian that he had received a lot _____positive feedback ____ it. I was very happy ____ hear this, but unfortunately I didn’t think far enough ____ advance and prepare a proper master answer […]
Sightseeing in Japan: Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
Once again I had friends visiting, and once again I found a new favorite place in Kansai. This time it was my friend Ryoko, a neighbor from my hometown, Nanaimo. Ryoko was born in Vancouver but is a fluent Japanese speaker and a career Japanese teacher in Canada. Every year she brings a group of […]
