The Q&A Diary – Is it Worthwhile?

The Q&A Diary – Is it Worthwhile? Potentially rewarding to both English language teachers and students A few months ago, my daughter pointed out this diary to me in our local bookstore here in Japan. She was excited, and that was enough for me to take a look. On that day, I fell in love […]

Canadian Habits Compared to Japan: The Good and Bad

Canadian Habits Compared to Japan: The Good and Bad Comparing some of the habits, both good and bad, of Canadians and Japanese, from the perspective of a Canadian living in Japan. Having lived outside of Canada for more than twenty years, I have worked with coworkers from different English-speaking countries on a daily basis and […]

How Japanese culture influenced a Canadian teacher

How a Canadian Teacher was influenced by Japanese culture without knowing it 50+ years ago. New Years: A time for reminiscence.