Category Archives: English Teaching

Christmas Party 2008

Posted on December 15, 2008 by tokyofox

My company’s annual Christmas party took place in Shinjuku on Saturday but this year it was a bit different as the whole of our district in Nishi-Tokyo had one big party comprising about 180 students and 30 teachers. All in stark … Continue reading →

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Mr Motivator

Posted on December 5, 2008 by tokyofox

Move over David Brent as it seems there’s a new guy in town who can motivate people and unbelievably that person is me! Not my words but those of one of my bosses who, after observing one of my Upper-Intermediate adult classes … Continue reading →

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A Spook-tacular Halloween (2008)

Posted on November 5, 2008 by tokyofox

The force was strong with my students last week as Halloweeen provided a good excuse to incorporate some Star Wars stuff into the special themed lessons. Having brought my lightsaber back from Britain in September I wanted to show it to the kids … Continue reading →

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Fishermen Getting Caught Up In Their Work!

Posted on August 29, 2008 by tokyofox

Over the last month I have done a few Summer Schools which are extended Summer holiday lessons for kids revolving around a certain topic different from the regular lessons. This year I was teaching Lower Elementary level students on the theme … Continue reading →

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Soundtrack Of My Life (And My Lessons)

Posted on July 19, 2008 by tokyofox

The digital age has brought down the curtain for many where purchasing CD’s are concerned which is a bit of a shame as I used to really enjoy shopping for CD’s. I hadn’t bought any for ages until recently for … Continue reading →

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Sick As A Dog (And A Parrot!!)

Posted on May 11, 2008 by tokyofox

This not only refers to feeling down following Leicesters relegation to the third tier for the first time ever but also to the general state of my health since I got back from Thailand. In my adult life I have … Continue reading →

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Lets Get Quizical II

Posted on May 9, 2008 by tokyofox

Three weeks ago it was the second Shibuya Pub Quiz for my school where a handful of students, teachers (all sporting wigs and Japan headbands) and the school manager gathered for an evening of British pub culture………or something like that. … Continue reading →

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Unaware I Was On Call Of Duty (Update!)

Posted on April 15, 2008 by tokyofox

Switched my mobile phone on last Sunday afternoon to find a message from the standby co-ordinator of my company saying I was on standby and needed to do sickness cover that morning! This was a big shock to me as … Continue reading →

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Students Coming And Going (Mostly The Latter Though!!)

Posted on April 8, 2008 by tokyofox

I’ve mentioned before that it’s part and parcel of life as a teacher that students will come and go but lately it seems to have been a bad time with a fair few students going or soon to be leaving. The end of … Continue reading →

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Two’s Company Three’s A Crowd???

Posted on March 9, 2008 by tokyofox

Last month was observation time for me again and on this occasion my boss decided to come and watch what I consider to be my best kids class. Not only was he present in the classroom but so too was his boss … Continue reading →

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