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New Ideas for the New School Year
This is the 10th year for me at Project Genius and the 10th year teaching at one of our client schools. I decided that this year we should…
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Conflict Resolution in Japanese Schools
In the Japanese workplace, conflicts are bound to arise due to differences in culture or language. Efficient conflict resolution is key to maintaining a healthy and…
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Celebrating the Holidays Solo in Japan
Many of us came to Japan alone and this can be especially hard during the holidays. While being away from family during the holidays can be…
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Tips for Teaching ESL Students to Debate in English Part 2
Designed by stories / Freepik One of the most difficult parts of debating for both native speakers and ESL students is rebuttal. From my experience the rebuttal part…
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Enjoying English through Japanese Folk Tales (and Big Bird)
A while back, while randomly watching YouTube one night, I was recommended a video entitled Big Bird in Japan. Intrigued, I watched it. This PBS-NHK co-production ended up…
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Tips for Teaching ESL Students to Debate in English
Designed by stories / Freepik 1. Start with Basic Topics Begin with simple, relatable topics that ESL students can easily understand and express opinions about. Gradually progress to…
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