I’m from Canada and although I am living and teaching English in Japan, I find samples and moments of Canadian culture right here in Japan. Some examples are Maple syrup, the book “Ann of Green Gables”, “Canada Dry” ginger ale and music from singer Celine Dion. I think that it’s good that Japanese people are exposed to Canadian […]
Putting Smiles on Students’ Faces
I love putting smiles on my students’ faces at Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi. Whether it’s because of something I say or something I do, seeing them smile or laugh is great! Why? Because it means they having a good time! It creates a positive environment which is good for both teaching English and learning English. Smith’s School […]
A Nice Surprise at My Fitness Club
On weekdays, I usually arrive at my fitness club, TIPNESS , a short time before closing time. One day this week I finished work earlier than usual at my English conversation school （英会話）, Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi （スミス英会話塚口校）, located in Tsukaguchi （塚口）, Amagasaki City （尼崎市）, Hyogo Prefecture （兵庫県）, Japan （日本）and went to the fitness club earlier than […]
