After spending a lot of time researching the various options for starting an English school I’ve decided to buy a developed Smith’s Franchise school in Azamino. It’s a very organized school and I couldn’t be happier with how Mike and Deana have things set up. There’s a nice solid student base, very nice location, and […]
the secret to English is simple
Having been a teacher for 20 years now I think I know what it takes to learn a language. I have worked with over 2000 students and one thing becomes evident – the people who succeed in mastering a language all share similar qualities. Just what are they? Determination is a big one. It’s not something […]
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2011
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! Another fantastic Halloween at Smith’s school of English in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Our 4th annual Halloween party was held this Saturday, with pizza, snacks, pumpkins, jack-o-lantern carving, games, Halloween videos and more. Check out a few of the jack-o-lanterns that our students carved below. Students came in a variety of creative costumes- […]