Art of Teaching English in Japan - The Essentials

The Art of Teaching English in Japan

(The Essentials)

"Pardon?" Colbert

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OK!! The art of teaching English in Japan. The subject is so broad. So, I'm going to start this whole thing by sticking to the absolute essentials. 

When you walk into a Japanese school you will be expected to somewhat know what you are doing and be interesting while you are doing it. Here's what you will need: THIS and THIS :

                                           

                     THIS

AND

THIS

THESE IS ALL YOU &*$%#$# NEED!!!!!

I am not kidding. You can literally walk into any classroom in Japan (ANY AGE GROUP) with only these two items, and even if you don't know what you are doing and had no plan, your lesson will be successful. Trust me. It is gospel.

The first item above is called "Maru-Batsu." Maru (丸) meaning circle (mark for correct in Japan) and Batsu (ばつ) meaning cross (mark for wrong). There is a button on both sides that will make sounds: "Pin-Pon" (the sound in the background) and "Buuuuu."

When a student gives a correct or "good enough" response -- Maru...... when the student royally screws up and you judge that the kid (or adult) is mature enough to handle a good ribbing -- Batsu. It always keeps the students genki and interested in whatever you are doing. Plus, it will motivate them to give a correct response (or a response at all) just so they can hear the "pin-pon" sound -- yes, even teenaged boys.

OK, that pretty much covers the essentials. I'm serious.

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