Some thoughts on Language Acquisition

After 7 years teaching English in Japan, I still struggle with the practical aspects of teaching - the job requires constant development and retrospection. Not unlike Toyota’s ‘kaizen’ system of continuous improvement, teachers need to keep up with the constantly changing needs and expectations of their students. This train of thought has led me recently to consider some ideas about language acquisition and how they may impinge on the English teaching classroom. (Continued)

The JLPT

I’ve recently been preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test - up to my ears in grammar books, kanji tests and mock papers I am beginning to feel that I am ready for the test. (Continued)

形容詞の自然な使い方 - Adjectives

皆は、自然な話し方を身につけたいに違いありません。そのためには、このポストで形容詞をもっと自然に使えるように、アドバイスをしたいのです。 (Continued)

勉強しなければならない!- obligation

今回は、三つの表現を紹介します。第一は「しなければならない」、第二は「しなくても良い」、第三は「してはいけない」、です。 (Continued)