A beginning (2006)

Well, I have been rushed off my feet this past couple of weeks, and it is no wonder - the beginning of university and college classes are always hectic - particularly for English teachers. 

The level and motivation of students vary every year and sometimes it is difficult to find a happy medium. Tomorrow will be class two of my Media English course. This year we are using a variety of media in order to stimulate a more active interest in the making of and the brains behind the media. 

Last week was a conversation based lesson where students had to use newspapers and answer "What, Where, How..." questions. They also thought about whether they were media slaves or media literate, though I imagine most are already media literate.

Japanese students are usually so, and we are lucky to have the opportunity to instruct them. 

 OK, that's enough from me. If you are in my class, then please drop me a line. I'd be happy to receive messages, though I hope trolls keep away. In the blogosphere, there are many evils lurking. Yet the advantages of publishing material in a foreign language on the web far outweigh the disadvantages.

The picture above is of my son trying to kiss a Cambodian girl who was playing in the Play Room at a park in Takadanobabylon. That's all yer news for tonight! Marking to do...it's too late!!! Aaargh!