Category Archives: English Teaching

The New Face Of English Learning In Japan??!!!

Posted on March 22, 2007 by tokyofox

On Monday I was summoned to work a little earlier than usual to do an interview and photoshoot for a Japanese magazine called Keikotomanabu which is for people who want to learn a new skill and they carefully handpicked me … Continue reading →

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Lets Get Quizical!

Posted on March 6, 2007 by tokyofox

Three hours, five teachers, fourteen students, three receptionists, six rounds, 30 questions, a joker card, unlimited alcohol and a load of cold chips! All that was part of one of my schools British Pub Quiz Night in Shibuya last Saturday. … Continue reading →

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Living Under An English Umbrella

Posted on October 2, 2006 by tokyofox

Was in a British bar on Sunday night for a works leaving party and who should walk in but Liverpool indie band ‘The Zutons‘ who were playing a gig the following night. Thought it was a bit sad that they ended up … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are All Right…

Posted on September 22, 2006 by tokyofox

Its been a very busy September for most of the teachers in my company with lots of cover shifts and last Sunday was no exception. My job was to go to a party but before you think that sounds a … Continue reading →

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No Sleep Tonight

Posted on September 12, 2006 by tokyofox

It is often said to be a good idea to follow the local customs when you’re not in your own country. Something along the lines of ‘when in Rome do as many Romans as you can!’ Sleeping seems to be … Continue reading →

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Suits Aren’t Cool Enough For Japan!

Posted on July 16, 2006 by tokyofox

These last few days in Tokyo have been unbearably hot and humid with temperatures near to the mid-30’s and humidity levels at close to 100%. Judging by what some people wear you wouldn’t know it though as jeans and cardiagans … Continue reading →

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Playing A Waiting Game

Posted on June 17, 2006 by tokyofox

Undoubtedly the worst part of my job is having to be on standby ready to work on my day off every now and again. This involves getting up and being ready for the possibility of work if one of my … Continue reading →

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Meet The Parents!

Posted on June 7, 2006 by tokyofox

I am currently having to endure parents observations in my kids classes. I was relatively new to the job with my present company when this happened last year and it seemed to pass me by almost unnoticed which was maybe due … Continue reading →

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Doing It For The Kids

Posted on May 20, 2006 by tokyofox

Last Sunday I went to the Saitama Culture Centre in Minami- Urawa to play a part (albeit a very small minor one) in an English recital of ‘The Ugly Duckling‘, ‘Humpty Dumpty‘, ‘The Three Little Pigs‘ and ‘Do Re Mi“. However, this … Continue reading →

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All Work & Lots Of Play!

Posted on April 6, 2006 by tokyofox

The Japanese working day is ridiculously long compared to that in the west. The traditional nine to five working day is fairly unheard of and instead there is a ten till nine  day or something like that. Thats not to say … Continue reading →

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