My students and I at Smith’s Kyobashi talk about many things during our lessons, like travel, movies, hobbies, etc. One of my long-term students really enjoys—among other things—scuba diving and underwater photography. Thanks to him, I’ve actually learned some things about it, in particular, the equipment. When it comes to being a photographer, he does […]
English Teaching, Holidays and Japanese Extreme Service
As an English teacher at Smith’s School of English I have a terrific amount of time off every year. Counting, Sundays, Public Holidays and the traditional big three Japanese Holidays, “Golden Week”, “Obon” and “Oshiogatsu”, Smith’s head office and all Smith’s English schools will close down for 85 days in 2010. Sure we have to work Saturdays and yes it […]