He joined Smith’s School of English in Sagamihara about 10 years ago. “Mr. T” checked into his free trial lesson as a strong beginner of English, and I remember him telling me that he was a fruit salesman. Little did I know, we would have a small pronunciation problem for quite some time. As time […]
A Tip From Smith’s School of English- Don’t Tip in Japan!
No need to tip any Smith’s English School teachers or anyone else in Japan! Jim here, franchise owner and teacher at Smith’s School in Sagamihara. Many know that I come from the northeastern United States. Tipping is a custom in the USA that many people don’t understand. Upon moving to Japan many years ago, I […]
Satisfaction in Teaching English
What gives me job satisfaction in teaching English? What gives you job satisfaction? That’s a question I sometimes ask when teaching here at Smith’s School of English, Sagamihara. Very often, I get the answer “money.” Monetary reward is certainly satisfying, but I’m talking about “what makes you feel good about your job?” Together, we brainstorm […]
