This article, which I will use as a “Let’s Talk” English conversation topic , started off as a comment to Jerry’s post but it grew quickly and became too big for a simple comment. The weight reduction business makes a fortune out of people like us who from time to time go on yo yo [...]
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 [...]
In Japanese history the word bushido – the warrior’s code was a major ingredient as it embodied allegiance, determination and fortitude. I recall very clearly that even when I worked with American Express in Japan (late 1970s and 80s) and interviewed job applicants when I asked them about their strengths and areas which they were [...]
This article is so interesting that I thought that I should share it with all Smith’s School of English teachers and students – past and present, and the quickest way to do that was to post it on our SSE soapbox. Do you think English is easy? Please read this exercise to the end and [...]
This is an article which will be used for ESL, TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS as well as a “Let’s Talk” topic at Smith’s School of English – Koenji The movie “Hachi – A Dog’s Story” is a wonderful movie. It is a US version re-make of the Japanese movie “Hachiko Monogatari” The original story about [...]
Smith’s School of English Koenji was proud and privileged to have Edward, from SSE Ohtsu, visit our school in Koenji yesterday – the Marine Day National Holiday. It was great to come face to face with Edward who is a constant contributor to the Smith’s School of English Soapbox. By the way just like his [...]
THRILLER Click THRILLER to watch this world famous video. Today the world lost “The King of Pop” – Michael Jackson, an amazing entertainer. He was a singer, dancer, lyricist, musician, and choreographer a truly all round artiste. Without doubt he was one of a kind, there will never be another so gifted. His music will [...]
Peace Reigns Smith’s School of English Koenji held its traditional mid-year party at Koenji’s Izakaya Don Bei last Sunday night. We had an extraordinary time and, in fact, one of the students described it as “..the best party ever” and I tend to agree that, that was the case. We were a little sad however [...]
The following puns were received by me via email and I thought that they maybe useful in the classroom on some occassion. Although they are old I still find them funny and as a good laugh is the best medicine for relaxation, I do hope that those of you who read them will enjoy them [...]
Sawada Kenji One of my students is a fanatical fan of “Julie” and she has taken me on three occasions to see him perform in concerts and at another time in a play. To listen to and to watch him perform click on the Sawada Kenji (light blue) link at the foot of his publicity [...]
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