They say that turkeys, geese, and pigs are fattened for Christmas which is fine but those who eat them are fattened for the New Year. If you like to watch what you eat, then here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies. [...]
Honmonji Temple, in Ikegami, was established by Nichiren (the founder of Nichiren Buddhism) in 1274. It sits on top of a hill some 350 odd steps from street level. There is however an elevator that you can use to reach the top or alternatively you can attain it via a road way. I used the [...]
It’s hard to believe that another New Year is rapidly approaching which means that we are close to farewelling 2009. Smith’s School of English Koenji’s Year End Party will take place on Sunday December 13th at Izakaya Don Bei, a favourite haunt of many of our students and their colleagues. This party is open to [...]
The following fascinating information was received by me in an unsolicited email and I thought is was worthy of being shared with each of you. ‘Stewardesses’ is the longest word typed with only the left hand And, ‘lollipop’ is the longest word typed with your right hand. No word in the English language rhymes with [...]
Sensoji in Asakusa (the old Edo downtown area that’s situated beside the`Sumida River) is also known as Asakusa Kannon temple, and is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo (7th century) It is extremely popular as can be seen by the number of visitors that Sensoji is estimated to host being put at some 35 [...]
The “Entertaining a Foreigner” lesson in the Smith’s School of English curriculm is not only a way for students, and teachers for that matter, to learn the English meaning of many everyday Japanese words but it is also a fantastic means by which to encourage them to speak, ask and answer questions and have a [...]
Teaching English in Japan within the Smith’s School of English franchise system is a great way to develop long lasting friendships, learn about Japanese culture and at the same time develop the confidence of your students to speak English without having katakana hatsuon endings.The Smith’s curriculum has been designed to do this and coupled with [...]
Well 2008 the year of the Mouse is now in the past as today is New Year’s Day 2009 (in Japan) and we commence the year of the Ox, Bullock, Bull or Cow (Ushi in Japanese) whichever you prefer to call it. The year of the Ox, which by the way under the Chinese calendar [...]
As 2008 rapidly is coming to its end, Christmas is but one week away, it is time for me to think back over the year and acknowledge that being my own boss under the Smith’s School of English franchise umbrella, creating relationships with fellow franchisees and friendships with students is one very beautiful way to [...]
The following is a note that I gave to some of my students and as I have seen a marked improvement in the English being used during the lessons I felt that I should share it with you. A Guide to Improving your English Ability. There are many elements that need to be mastered in [...]
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