english teacher in japan stories

Some horror stories involve the students themselves. There are cases where students are not interested in learning English at all, and they can be quite disruptive in class. This makes teaching a real challenge. Additionally, there can be horror stories around the lack of support from the schools. Teachers may not have access to proper teaching materials or training, and yet they are expected to deliver high - quality English lessons. It's like being set up to fail in a way.

My horror story was related to the weather. I had to commute a long distance to the school where I taught English. One day, there was a huge typhoon, but the school didn't cancel classes. I had to struggle through the strong winds and rain just to get there, and when I arrived, half of the students were absent because it was too dangerous for them to come. It was a waste of my effort and also a very scary experience in the bad weather.

One story could be about an English teacher who introduced American Thanksgiving to the Japanese students. The students were fascinated by the idea of a big family feast and made their own version of Thanksgiving dinner in class, with turkey-shaped cookies and cranberry juice. It was a great cultural exchange.

Often, an English teacher in such a novel is highly educated. For example, in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', Miss Brodie is well - read and uses her knowledge to expose her students to different ideas. They are also usually passionate about literature. In 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips', Mr. Chips loves the English language and passes on this love to his students.

There could be cases where a teacher goes above and beyond to help a struggling student. Say a Japanese language teacher spends extra hours tutoring a foreign student. This relationship, built on care and dedication, can be considered a kind of love story in an educational context.

The language level can be a problem. Japanese horror stories may contain complex language or expressions that are above the students' current English level. Also, there might be a lack of suitable teaching materials. Most horror stories are not designed specifically for English teaching, so teachers need to adapt them on their own, which is time - consuming.

Well, it might be effective. Students usually find horror stories exciting. When teaching English with Japanese horror stories, teachers can use the characters and plots to create language - learning activities. For instance, students can retell the story in English, which helps improve their speaking and writing skills. However, some students may be too scared to focus on the language learning part.

The stories provide real - life context. By reading about things like school life or family in the stories, students can easily understand new words and phrases. For example, if the story is about a family dinner, words like 'dish', 'fork', 'eat' become easier to remember as they are part of a familiar situation.

It can create a positive learning environment. For instance, if a teacher has a genuine care for a student, the student will feel more comfortable in class and be more eager to learn. In Japan, where respect for education is high, this is especially beneficial.

Stories about nature in Japan might also be included. For instance, a story about a trip to a Japanese forest. It would describe the beautiful scenery like tall trees, colorful flowers and cute animals. This not only teaches English vocabulary like 'tree', 'flower', 'animal' but also gives students a chance to talk about nature in English.