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

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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 […]

Leveling Up Learning and Productivity Through Gamification

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Leveling Up Learning and Productivity Through Gamification Gamification in Education and the Workplace If the idea of gamification conjures images of people sitting around the table playing games in the workplace or classroom, you might want to think again. While gamification certainly borrows elements from the world of games, its application is far more nuanced […]