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Date: 3rd October 2011
mmmmmmm
Looks like you're having fun mate, good inspiration for cooking us dinner when you are back. Thicker or thinner textured liquids, interesting way to describe viscosity!
From Blog: Washoku - Japanese Food (Part One, Eating Out)
mmmmmmm
Looks like you're having fun mate, good inspiration for cooking us dinner when you are back. Thicker or thinner textured liquids, interesting way to describe viscosity!
From Blog: Washoku - Japanese Food (Part One, Eating Out)
Date: 3rd October 2011
No mention of ramenya ...
... makes me a sad panda :-(
From Blog: Washoku - Japanese Food (Part One, Eating Out)
No mention of ramenya ...
... makes me a sad panda :-(
From Blog: Washoku - Japanese Food (Part One, Eating Out)
H Miracle Review
With excellent description in you articles, I want to thanks for your blog providing a large amount of knowledge and enlightenment..H Miracle Review
From Blog: First Week Back
Date: 8th December 2010
bang on!
Great blog entry! You really capture what its like to work in one of these schools day to day. Your 4 types of foreigners is art. Perfect. LBH's made my throw my head back. I'm from Canada and I am ashamed that these jerk-offs partially represent us here in Japan. All the best to' ya!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
bang on!
Great blog entry! You really capture what its like to work in one of these schools day to day. Your 4 types of foreigners is art. Perfect. LBH's made my throw my head back. I'm from Canada and I am ashamed that these jerk-offs partially represent us here in Japan. All the best to' ya!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
modelos de kimono
megustaria que me manden modelos de kimono
From Blog: The Princess
Date: 25th March 2010
Re: ECC
Hey, Yes, I think ECC is the best one there, if you balance out the workload, relaxed atmosphere and the fact that they train you (albeit perfunctorily). You could try working for Berlitz or Gabba. Berlitz is the hardest to get into, Gabba is very businessy. As for JET, you end up in a real school, and usually only one. If it's good, you're laughing, with better money and subsidised housing. But you might be far away from other colleagues. In the NOVA/ECC-world, that might not be such a bad thing, although I did make some great friends. ECC is the easiest, easiest-going option without being shit!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Re: ECC
Hey, Yes, I think ECC is the best one there, if you balance out the workload, relaxed atmosphere and the fact that they train you (albeit perfunctorily). You could try working for Berlitz or Gabba. Berlitz is the hardest to get into, Gabba is very businessy. As for JET, you end up in a real school, and usually only one. If it's good, you're laughing, with better money and subsidised housing. But you might be far away from other colleagues. In the NOVA/ECC-world, that might not be such a bad thing, although I did make some great friends. ECC is the easiest, easiest-going option without being shit!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 17th March 2010
Working for ECC
I am looking into heading to Japan to teach english after my degree, it seems that JET is the sweetest deal but also difficult to get in. From what I have read the english teaching market has regressed somewhat in the last few years. At the time you left, would you still say that ECC was the best private alternative to JET? I often read bad stories about some eikaiwa's and private ALT companies online, but it's hard to seperate the real story from the rhetoric at times.
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Working for ECC
I am looking into heading to Japan to teach english after my degree, it seems that JET is the sweetest deal but also difficult to get in. From what I have read the english teaching market has regressed somewhat in the last few years. At the time you left, would you still say that ECC was the best private alternative to JET? I often read bad stories about some eikaiwa's and private ALT companies online, but it's hard to seperate the real story from the rhetoric at times.
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 3rd March 2010
Cats... Cats...
Hi Richard, when I saw your cats and especially this jeweller cat, I am surprised so much :) This should a nice and happy coincidence-serendipity! In the same place and the same cat and in the same pose we took these pictures. I am glad to meet your travel blog through the cats, especially these Istanbul cats. You had a wonderful photographs. http://knitting-diary-of-nia.blogspot.com/2010/02/cats-and-love.html Thank you, have a nice and enjoyable travelling, Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
From Blog: Istanbul- a Cat's Guide
Cats... Cats...
Hi Richard, when I saw your cats and especially this jeweller cat, I am surprised so much :) This should a nice and happy coincidence-serendipity! In the same place and the same cat and in the same pose we took these pictures. I am glad to meet your travel blog through the cats, especially these Istanbul cats. You had a wonderful photographs. http://knitting-diary-of-nia.blogspot.com/2010/02/cats-and-love.html Thank you, have a nice and enjoyable travelling, Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
From Blog: Istanbul- a Cat's Guide
Date: 30th November 2009
Super
Well done. Superb wedding. Loved the shots! Raf
From Blog: Mr and Mrs Harper's Wedding
Super
Well done. Superb wedding. Loved the shots! Raf
From Blog: Mr and Mrs Harper's Wedding
Date: 30th November 2009
Nike Air max 90
grazie mille~mi piace questo articolo!
From Blog: Mr and Mrs Harper's Wedding
Nike Air max 90
grazie mille~mi piace questo articolo!
From Blog: Mr and Mrs Harper's Wedding
Date: 3rd October 2009
Full Circle
Must be grand to make the homecoming after so long. I'm confident you'll always be traveling, whether locally, intellectually, or back on the world circuit. You aren't but one ocean away now Richard, so lets make some plans in the near future to connect! In the meantime, good luck to you two settling in with school and work....ganbatte!
From Blog: First Week Back
Full Circle
Must be grand to make the homecoming after so long. I'm confident you'll always be traveling, whether locally, intellectually, or back on the world circuit. You aren't but one ocean away now Richard, so lets make some plans in the near future to connect! In the meantime, good luck to you two settling in with school and work....ganbatte!
From Blog: First Week Back
Date: 3rd October 2009
Welcome Back
Hey, great blog of your first week. Westonbirt is down the road from us - beautiful isn't it. Hope you settle in well in your new flat and look forward to meeting up at some point x
From Blog: First Week Back
Welcome Back
Hey, great blog of your first week. Westonbirt is down the road from us - beautiful isn't it. Hope you settle in well in your new flat and look forward to meeting up at some point x
From Blog: First Week Back
Date: 2nd October 2009
Good times!!
Ah... what a great time!!Only met Elisabeth, Richard and Mitsu for one week- but like to think we got on like a house on fire, and looking forward to seeing them in the UK!! In fact - already have! Chez Louisa et Mog! xxx
From Blog: Northern Cyprus- Kibris Revisited
Good times!!
Ah... what a great time!!Only met Elisabeth, Richard and Mitsu for one week- but like to think we got on like a house on fire, and looking forward to seeing them in the UK!! In fact - already have! Chez Louisa et Mog! xxx
From Blog: Northern Cyprus- Kibris Revisited
Date: 23rd September 2009
they must be very patient
i wonder how much time they spend making up themselves everyday ^^ quite fascinating.
From Blog: Shinsaibashi- the Pinnacle of Cool
they must be very patient
i wonder how much time they spend making up themselves everyday ^^ quite fascinating.
From Blog: Shinsaibashi- the Pinnacle of Cool
Date: 23rd September 2009
A Day Well-Spent
I reminisce about a similar day I spent in Istanbul. You've done pretty well. Nice blog, will catch up with your other blogs. Cheers.
From Blog: Istanbul- Iki
A Day Well-Spent
I reminisce about a similar day I spent in Istanbul. You've done pretty well. Nice blog, will catch up with your other blogs. Cheers.
From Blog: Istanbul- Iki
Date: 11th September 2009
AWESOME
This entry is so cool. I think if i was to choose my favourite, it would definitely be: Beautiful people, the guy who probably spends more time in front of the mirror than his girlfriend and The two "Gaarus" with the sunglasses at night... I agree with you, they do deserve to be slapped Nice blog, keep it up!
From Blog: Shinsaibashi- the Pinnacle of Cool
AWESOME
This entry is so cool. I think if i was to choose my favourite, it would definitely be: Beautiful people, the guy who probably spends more time in front of the mirror than his girlfriend and The two "Gaarus" with the sunglasses at night... I agree with you, they do deserve to be slapped Nice blog, keep it up!
From Blog: Shinsaibashi- the Pinnacle of Cool
Date: 10th September 2009
yeah enough of the pedals-bikes with motors are much more my thing-also wicked for exploring and some superfast-I did 85mph uphill/downhill and flat!(speedo only goes to 85!!) hehe
From Blog: Racing at Suzuka, Take Two
yeah enough of the pedals-bikes with motors are much more my thing-also wicked for exploring and some superfast-I did 85mph uphill/downhill and flat!(speedo only goes to 85!!) hehe
From Blog: Racing at Suzuka, Take Two
Date: 10th September 2009
Racing at Suzuka
Nice to enjoy a trip to Suzuka on a motor bike
From Blog: Racing at Suzuka, Take Two
Racing at Suzuka
Nice to enjoy a trip to Suzuka on a motor bike
From Blog: Racing at Suzuka, Take Two
Date: 8th September 2009
LBH
A great title for these people...I was always wondering what to call them when I ran into them in japan...
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
LBH
A great title for these people...I was always wondering what to call them when I ran into them in japan...
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 8th August 2009
Cheers for your comments. Japanese adults are petrified of making mistakes, the kids just haven't learnt it yet.
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Cheers for your comments. Japanese adults are petrified of making mistakes, the kids just haven't learnt it yet.
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 8th August 2009
You could say almost exactly the same about China!
Hi Richard - fascinating article and very well written. I'm sure this will be a useful reference guide for many considering moving out to Japan to teach English. You could really say much the same about teaching English China, the only difference being that the students ARE easily embarrassed and scared of losing face, which sometimes makes teaching difficult. A HUGE population of LBH's in China too. You could also add another category for China though: English speaking Africans trying to become millionaires through starting up export businesses on the side, and teaching in their spare time. Again, fascinating article and thanks for sharing with us. All the best. Lee
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
You could say almost exactly the same about China!
Hi Richard - fascinating article and very well written. I'm sure this will be a useful reference guide for many considering moving out to Japan to teach English. You could really say much the same about teaching English China, the only difference being that the students ARE easily embarrassed and scared of losing face, which sometimes makes teaching difficult. A HUGE population of LBH's in China too. You could also add another category for China though: English speaking Africans trying to become millionaires through starting up export businesses on the side, and teaching in their spare time. Again, fascinating article and thanks for sharing with us. All the best. Lee
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 7th August 2009
This is great!
I have been thinking about a job teaching English to foreign students but was apprehensive. I am an experienced college professor but have only marginal conversational skills in a few European languages. This has spurred me on to work on vocab and not be a LBH when I get to whatever country will take me!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
This is great!
I have been thinking about a job teaching English to foreign students but was apprehensive. I am an experienced college professor but have only marginal conversational skills in a few European languages. This has spurred me on to work on vocab and not be a LBH when I get to whatever country will take me!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 7th August 2009
Awesome!
This is the kind of article I was looking for. All the information I needed and with so much detail! I've had a similar experience in Korea teaching if you want to check it out. www.bankabletravel.com
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Awesome!
This is the kind of article I was looking for. All the information I needed and with so much detail! I've had a similar experience in Korea teaching if you want to check it out. www.bankabletravel.com
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Date: 7th August 2009
same same like Vietnam and Thailand
Exactly the same types of English teachers in Thailand and Vietnam too. Your descriptions of the types are great. Particularly the LBHs. So many. So many!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
same same like Vietnam and Thailand
Exactly the same types of English teachers in Thailand and Vietnam too. Your descriptions of the types are great. Particularly the LBHs. So many. So many!
From Blog: Teaching English in Japan- A Guide
Charles
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Ahhhh
I love the photos (and your description) of little Batu - especially 'going...going...gone!' with the windblown hair! Ha ha ha ha! Another fine blog, dear brother. :)
From Blog: Ahhh...chen