I am finishing up a short-term…
I am finishing up a short-term skill development course here. I liked working with others in the study groups, since I am a collaborative learner. It was a solid way to get out of my old job and into teaching.
After finishing the 200-hour o…
After finishing the 200-hour online diploma, I felt satisfied. My main reason was to see the world while doing something meaningful. I learned best as an independent learner. The whole thing just worked for me.
I liked the hands-on bits of t…
I liked the hands-on bits of the course. As someone who just finished the 100-hour program, I felt happy. My main goal was to see the world while doing something meaningful.
I just finished the 300-hour v…
I just finished the 300-hour version of this course. It was pretty solid overall. I’m a reflective learner, so I liked the quiet time to think things through. It helped me reconnect with why I love languages in the first place.
When Teaching in Japan Becomes a Nightmare: Red Flags to Watch For
You’ve dreamed of teaching English in Japan—cherry blossoms, polite students, and the adventure of a lifetime. But what happens when the dream turns into a months-long unpaid training period in a moldy apartment? One teacher’s story from a small school in Kitami, Hokkaido offers a cautionary tale that every aspiring TEFL professional should hear. The details are painfully familiar to those who’ve ...[Read More]
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Teaching Business English to adult professionals in Japan comes with unique challenges. Your students need more than just vocabulary lists—they need real-world scenarios that mirror their daily work lives. If you’re searching for a video series that covers third-person introductions, negotiation phrases, and comes with a complete script, you’re on the right track. Why Japanese Learners...[Read More]