Category Archives: textbooks

IUC Series: 10-month program (Part 1)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Paula

We’ve already covered a variety of topics about the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language studies, including introductory information, apartments vs. monthly mansions, IUC-sponsored housing (Star Heights and Toriumi Haimu), and the summer program, but most students are interested in hearing … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Eigo Noto, DVD 1: Understanding Women

Posted on May 27, 2011 by LM

Eigo Noto (｢英語ノート」) is the government-approved English language textbook for grades 5 and 6. While the overall content is decent, JET ALTs and CIRs who work in public elementary schools in Japan know just how incredibly awkward the conversations in the … Continue reading →

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