
Conversation Topic: Hot Foods and Baths to Survive the Winter 🍲
The weather is now cold enough in most of our students’ countries to become a topic of conversation. And since...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
Conversation Topic: Hot Foods and Baths to Survive the Winter 🍲
The weather is now cold enough in most of our students’ countries to become a topic of conversation. And since...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Taiwanese Students 🇹🇼
After Japan and South Korea, Taiwan is our next largest source of students. What should we know about Taiwan and...
How to Not Offend Students from Different Cultures
One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching online is interacting with students from different countries. However, cultural differences sometimes...
“Please Teach Me To Be Funny” — A Guide To Teaching Humor 🤪
Did you know that cracking jokes is considered an actual skill? Believe it or not, CEFR criteria lists “joking usage...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Korean Students 🇰🇷
After the Japanese, Koreans form our next largest group of students. Besides not using -san with their name, what other...
Ha Ha Ha! When We Should (and Shouldn’t) Joke Around with Students
Have you joked around with a student and then noticed that they didn’t look entertained? Or worse, have you ever...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Japanese Students 🇯🇵
Japan takes the word, “non-confrontational,” to a new level. At my university in the US, I sometimes attended lectures in...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
Conversation Topic: Hot Foods and Baths to Survive the Winter 🍲
The weather is now cold enough in most of our students’ countries to become a topic of conversation. And since...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Japanese Students 🇯🇵
Japan takes the word, “non-confrontational,” to a new level. At my university in the US, I sometimes attended lectures in...
How to Not Offend Students from Different Cultures
One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching online is interacting with students from different countries. However, cultural differences sometimes...
“Please Teach Me To Be Funny” — A Guide To Teaching Humor 🤪
Did you know that cracking jokes is considered an actual skill? Believe it or not, CEFR criteria lists “joking usage...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Korean Students 🇰🇷
After the Japanese, Koreans form our next largest group of students. Besides not using -san with their name, what other...
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Taiwanese Students 🇹🇼
After Japan and South Korea, Taiwan is our next largest source of students. What should we know about Taiwan and...
Ha Ha Ha! When We Should (and Shouldn’t) Joke Around with Students
Have you joked around with a student and then noticed that they didn’t look entertained? Or worse, have you ever...