Category Archives: English Teaching

Christmas Party 2007 #2

Posted on December 18, 2007 by tokyofox

It was the turn of Shibuya school (along with Shinjuku and Ikebukuro) to host its Christmas Party on Saturday night at ‘The Rose & Crown’ British Bar. This was a much bigger affair than the one two weeks ago in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Party 2007 #1

Posted on December 7, 2007 by tokyofox

On the first day of December three of my schools had a Christmas Party for which yours truly was the MC for the night as I was the longest serving of the six teachers present……and by some distance too which … Continue reading →

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English Made In Japan Pt I

Posted on November 26, 2007 by tokyofox

The term Japanglish refers to ‘made in Japan’ English words not understandable to native English speakers. Inevitably, being in Japan for a number of years you tend to become Japanified which entails small and subtle changes in speech, manner and … Continue reading →

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A ‘Grate’ Barbeque Party!

Posted on November 8, 2007 by tokyofox

My school had its rescheduled BBQ Party in Futako-Shinchi on the 7th of October after rain had stopped play the previous week. There were many groups of people out enjoying the Autumn sunshine in our location next to the river. … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons In Japan: A Lesson On Stereotypes

Posted on October 13, 2007 by tokyofox

At the start of the year I was googling to find out the name of a Simpsons episode when I came across a lesson plan involving the dysfunctional family. Eight months later and I finally got round to doing a special lesson based … Continue reading →

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The New Face Of English Learning In Japan??!! (Part III)

Posted on July 22, 2007 by tokyofox

Following hot on the heels of my appearances on Keikotomanabu.net, my company website and a fair few posters my image has again surfaced albeit only the back of my head! At the start of May ‘The Globe’ (the company’s own quarterly … Continue reading →

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Lessons To Be Learned

Posted on June 1, 2007 by tokyofox

Had some feedback a couple of weeks ago from my observation lesson at the start of May. This should have been the day after that but I asked for it to be postponed as I didn’t want to get up early that day … Continue reading →

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The New Face Of English Learning In Japan??!! (Part II)

Posted on April 28, 2007 by tokyofox

Last Wednesday I made my appearance at long last on Keikotomanabu.net which I talked about last month after I had had the photo shoot. There is an interview with myself which can be seen (though probably not read as its … Continue reading →

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A New School Year

Posted on April 13, 2007 by tokyofox

The new school year started in Japan this month which for me meant Spring Schools and new kids groups. I’ve talked about these schools before but for the benefit of the new reader(s) they are an extra two hour lesson … Continue reading →

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‘Big Red Bus Day’

Posted on March 30, 2007 by tokyofox

This special event started off on the other side of Tokyo Bay in Kachidoki last Sunday. La creme de la creme of teachers…..and myself (9 of us in total) were present to take two groups of kids to Odaiba on a London … Continue reading →

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