Japanese Teaching Galápagos Syndrome? Peculiar Teaching Styles in Japanese Language Schools
Ever heard of "Galápagos Syndrome"? Unless you're deeply familiar with Japanese culture, you might not know this term. I...
2024-04
Japanese Teaching 
Japanese Teaching Why “Minna no Nihongo” Continues to Dominate Despite Its Age
In a previous blog, I explored why "Minna no Nihongo," a longstanding staple in Japanese language education, feels outda...
Japanese Teaching Fossilized Textbook: Why “Minna no Nihongo” Misses the Mark for Online Learning
Ever come across "Minna no Nihongo"? It's an old textbook a lot of Japanese teachers swear by. Personally, I see it as a...
Japanese Teaching Choosing Between Direct and Indirect Learning Methods for Japanese: A Guide for Beginners
John Which is better: a tutor who sticks strictly to Japanese, or one who can switch between Japanese and English? Naoto...