Japanese Teaching

Japanese Teaching

Can Online Language Tutors Work While Traveling? Tips for Quality Lessons on the Go

Some language teachers travel the world while conducting online lessons. With just a laptop and an internet connection, ...
Japanese Teaching

Finally Over 400 Hours: The Ultimate Milestone for Preply Tutors

I’ve finally hit 400 teaching hours on Preply! Preply’s commission rates drop as you accumulate more teaching hours, and...
Japanese Teaching

The Importance of Utilizing Digital Tools in Online Teaching: A Tale of Two Language Teachers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, all my university classes shifted online, and I enrolled in two advanced Chinese courses. ...
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...
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...
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Two Task-Based Japanese Textbooks I Recommend: “Marugoto” and “Irodori”

In my previous post, I delved into the advantages of the task-based teaching method. John Are there any textbooks that s...
Japanese Teaching

My Teaching Method: Task-Based Language Teaching

I'll delve into three prominent foreign language teaching methods that have evolved from the post-war period to today, and share why I've embraced the task-based method.
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From Chance Encounters: My Journey to Teaching on Preply

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, have started to bloom. In Japan, both new semester and new fiscal year begin in April. These...