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AI’s Here. So Why Bother Learning Another Language?

Teach Me, AI title. Brett Austin with half his face a robot. Austinworx logo. AI’s Here. So Why Bother Learning Another Language?

AI’s Here. So Why Bother Learning Another Language? The sentiment of disillusionment about learning another language has always been around. I remember asking myself back in school: “Why am I learning French when Quebec is so far away? It’s not like I’m going to go there or anything.” Here in Japan, that sentiment feels even […]

From Classroom Entertainers to Real Educators—The Evolution of English Teaching in Japan

From Classroom Entertainers to Real Educators—The Evolution of English Teaching in Japan. Image of Brett Austin. Image of a laptop on top of a teachers desk with ABC's on a blackboard.

From Classroom Entertainers to Real Educators—The Evolution of English Teaching in Japan Are they Needed? From Classroom Entertainers to Real Educators—The Evolution of English Teaching in Japan. This article aims to inform those unfamiliar with the reality of English conversation teaching in Japan. It is based on my personal insights and experiences, supported by AI-driven […]

English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary?

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English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary? English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary? Living and teaching in Japan often sparks the inevitable question: “Do I need to learn Japanese?” The answer is far from simple. Over two decades in Japan, as a foreigner married to a Japanese national, I’ve navigated life with minimal Japanese […]