Tag Archives: students

Here You Are, Here You Are

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

The class had started off normally. “Let’s begin!” I announced in a sharp voice. This is usually followed by a student commanding the others to “Stand up! Attention! Bow!” This happens in some variation in most classrooms in Japan, at … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Unbirthday, A Nice Moment in Japan

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

I was sitting in the teacher’s room after lunch, when the volleyball coach announced that I had a guest. It seemed a bit odd–I don’t often receive visitors, as the old ladies say, especially at school. At first I thought … Continue reading →

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Oh, those crazy kids…

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

I generally try not to speak Japanese around the students, and prefer they not know how much I may or may not understand. It was tested today though, when I was chatting in the hallway with some students. One girl … Continue reading →

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Meet Melon Bear…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Meet Melon Bear. Melon Bear is half melon/half bear, and when he comes to class, my students get so excited that I’ve seen them literally start vibrating in their seats. Even students who previously had been

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Happy Friday! Engrish of the Week :)

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

This was a little sweet from one of my coworkers, a lovely example of the Omiyage that often appears on my desk. I don’t know about

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Graduation Ceremony! 卒業式!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Today is Graduation Day! It’s  a very big deal of course, and just a little bit confusing as I try to navigate the cultural differences between Japanese and American customs. I think I got through with only one embarrassing moment, … Continue reading →

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