Monthly Archives: May 2008

Work…. a useful word!

May 15, 2008 – 9:32 pm

With my students last night I decided to check if they understood the meaning of the phrase “the medicine didn’t work”. As I suspected, they did not really understand it. I then gave some examples of how it can be used in place of “it was not effective”. I also introduced the [...]

By Al Bartle | Posted in English School Articles, Living in Japan, SSE Okamoto Corner, english in japan, students keep coming, teaching: why i do it | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

A Really Funny Bunch of Guys at Fukushima!

May 11, 2008 – 11:19 pm

At my Smith’s School in Fukushima, there are half a dozen guys who come and study together, sponsored twice every week by their employer.  The lessons are always very animated and enjoyable because they are so competitive with each other.  It is clear that they enjoy their jobs and are very happy working together.
The other [...]

By Martin | Posted in SSE Fukushima Corner, enjoyed this a lot | Comments (2)

Great trip to Canada during Smith’s holiday

May 8, 2008 – 11:23 pm

During the Smith’s Golden Week holiday, I took a break from my enjoyable work at my school, Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi  in Tsukaguchi, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and made a trip to Canada with my wife. We stayed with my parents in my hometown and had a great time. We saw family and friends, ate great [...]

By Derek | Posted in English School Articles, SSE Tsukaguchi Corner | Comments (0)

Al Bartle, Thank You For Your Extra Special Effort !!

May 8, 2008 – 10:57 pm

Hello, everyone.
As partner to Mark Smith in the Smith’s School of English company as well as a multiple Smith’s Franchise owner,  I habitually read the SSE Soapbox and do so with great pleasure.  It is obvious our Smith’s Franchise Team is very happy and that everyone enjoys their work very much.
Most of us like to write [...]

By Martin | Posted in English School Articles, SSE Fukushima Corner, SSE Kotoen Corner, SSE Okamoto Corner | Comments (1)

A little background music in Japan

May 8, 2008 – 8:32 am

Every night after I finish my shift at Smith’s School of English, Kyobashi, I head on back to the station in a somewhat brisk walk. Usually, the little snacks that I carry with me to work disappear rather quickly, so by the time I’m ready to head home, I’m famished. The only two [...]

By SJ | Posted in SSE Kyobashi Corner | Comments (0)

月謝制の英会話ならスミス英会話！

May 1, 2008 – 6:47 am

月謝制の英会話ならスミス英会話！

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