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Category Archives: Interviews
30 Years Teaching English in Japan: An interview with Marc Helgesen (Part 2)
Marc Helgesen talks about his greatest and most embarrassing moments as an English teacher, reminisces about the halcyon days of Japan’s bubble economy, and offers advice to those hoping to embark on their English teaching career in 21st century Japan. … Read More
30 Years Teaching English in Japan: An Interview with Marc Helgesen (Part 1)
In this interview, Marc Helgesen talks about the changes the English teaching community in Japan has witnessed over the last 30 years, the importance of “positive psychology” in language pedagogy, and what it’s like to be a Buddhist monk for … Read More
Interview with Marcos Benevides: Extensive Reading (Part 2)
In the first part of this interview, Marcos Benevides talked about what Extensive Reading actually is, and how it can be implemented and assessed by English language teachers. Here, the interview continues with more information about Extensive Reading, and details … Read More
Interview with Marcos Benevides: Extensive Reading (Part 1)
The 5th Extensive Reading conference is taking place this weekend in Nagoya, but what exactly is ‘Extensive Reading’, and how can it be utilized by teachers and learners of English? I interviewed Marcos Benevides, an Extensive Reading advocate, and a … Read More
Create a Top TEFL CV
In the competitive TEFL jobs market, you’ll need a TEFL CV that will stand out. Pick up some essential tips and view a TEFL CV template designed to get you noticed – and help you get that job. Read More
Interview: Teaching Young Learners of English in Sendai (Part 2)
In the first part of this interview, Mario Passalacqua discussed the best and worst things about teaching young learners of English, and reopening his English school four days after the biggest earthquake ever to hit Japan. The interview with Mario … Read More
Interview: Teaching Young Learners of English in Sendai (Part 1)
In this interview, Mario Passalacqua talks about teaching young learners of English, and living and working in a post-tsunami Sendai. Mario moved to Japan to teach English in 1997, after graduating with a B.A in English Literature and obtaining a … Read More
