Category Archives: SSE Hirakata Corner

my students

July 2, 2007 – 7:22 am

Going to work each and every day is a treat. Each week they come in with a story or something funny that never fails to make me laugh. We often say that laughter is the best medicine but I think this can apply to English as well. If you’re enjoying yourself during class then English [...]

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The Difference

June 25, 2007 – 8:04 am

Many people ask me what my job is, and I always answer the same thing – an English teacher. However I feel I’m much more than that to my students at Hirakata. I’m their friend, teacher and advisor; or at least I try to be. Obviously I don’t have all the answers but I try [...]

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Fighting a losing battle

May 23, 2007 – 4:16 am

Japan is getting more and more Western each and every day but no matter what it will always be Japan and as such they have a different way of doing things. At times they might infuriate us but we have two choices – change them or change ourselves. At present the Japanese population is about [...]

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Introduction

May 17, 2007 – 8:49 pm

I’m honored to be asked to contribute to the Soapbox b/c I believe helping others learn can only lead to good things. Anyway, before I post my first actual article I thought it best that I let you know a little about myself. I was born in a small town in England but ended up [...]

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