Mission Statement

The purpose of "The Home Sensei" is to offer advice to English teachers living and working in Japan with a particular eye toward those who teach privately in their own homes. Teachers working in other situations will likely benefit from some of the advice and materials offered on this site.

Posts to this site will include:

• Original lesson materials and content created by myself. Those accessing this site may use the materials as desired but may not incorporate them into any commercial texts or work for profit. I retain the rights to my work.
• Reviews and recommendations on how to use certain commercial textbooks.
• Advice on how to teach various types of students.
• Tips on providing a good physical environment when dealing with Japanese students.
• Advice on dealing with Japanese students and their particular needs both psychologically and in regards to their English studies.
• Advice on referral agencies and methods of acquiring private students.
• Information on Japanese culture and how it relates to interacting with students.
  

I hope you will find the information posted here useful and welcome any comments, suggestions, or questions you may have.