If you are interested in studying Enｇlish with me I can cater to all levels:from beginner to advanced.英語を勉強したい人、どのレベルでも教えます。
2016年07月27日
Davis Cameron, the UK's Prime Minister during referendum campaign immediately sought to try and shape his political legacy when he resigned after the vote. Many politicians of a Conservative persuasion listed many things they said he should be remember...
2016年07月24日
I think I am one of the many who still cannot 'come to terms' with the idea of the UK leaving the European Union. We were told that voting on these plebiscites usually follow the same pattern; at the last moment people usually vote for the 'status quo'...
2016年07月24日
As the time draws closer to when I return to Japan, I have started to wonder whether I will suffer from 'reverse culture shock', having been out of the country for nearly six years. Yes, admittedly, I have been back to Hamamatsu on a couple of occasion...
2016年07月20日
Well, where do I start with this topic? The events in the UK since the result was announced have been pretty mind blowing. Politics in the UK have been 'turned on their head'. We now have a new (female) Prime Minister, as well as a completely re-shaped...
2016年07月18日
One thing I noticed very quickly on arriving in Riyadh (in may) was the difference in climate between Saudi's 2 biggest cities. Over the last few days here the mercury has soared to 45 degrees. It goes without saying that is extremely hot, however in s...
2016年07月17日
Many years ago I was lucky enough to spend a few days on the Cote d'Azur, or the 'French Riviera', as it is often known in English. I thought it was absolutely stunning. I can still remember walking along the seafront in Nice and around the Grand Prix ...
2016年07月17日
Well, where do I start this weekend? I was going to talk about the EF referendum and 'Brexit', but lets leave that for another time. The world certainly seems to be becoming a more dangerous place. Whether or not there are actually more terrorist attac...
2016年07月14日
Over the next few days and weeks I will add my thoughts to the tectonic shifts that have been taking place in the UK since the EU referendum on June 23rd. In the 30 years I have been following British politics, I cannot for the life of me, remember a t...
2016年07月14日
And so begins the process of my return to my 'spiritual home', Japan. After several years away from the Hamamatsu area, I am planning to return in early September. I have had 2 brief visits back there over the last 6 years, but now is the time to head ...
2013年01月02日
Since I have returned to Japan I have noiticed how little has changed as regards the popular music scene here. If anything, it has got worse. I refer to the countdown of the best selling singles of 2012 on December 30th. My wife and I noticed that AKB4...
2013年01月01日
I eneded up having quite an eventful day today. I got up at 7:30 and was out of the door by eight. Why? Well, I'd decided to cycle from my home in Hikuma to Sunstreet to buy a lucky dip/grab bag from the 'wind and moon' hot spring. However, all did not...
2012年12月31日
I know the number of people who now read my blog has dwindled to bu a handful, however I would like to wish all of you good health, happiness and (I hope, a little) prosperity for the coming 12 months. Today's picture was taken, yes, you guessed it, at...
2012年12月25日
Compliments of the season to one and all! Wishing everybody a very merry christmas. In my country we often say this the time of 'peace and goodwill to all men'.Today's photo is of the iconic Edinburgh castle.
2012年12月24日
It seems that the last few days have been spent almost endlessly, contacting old friends and colleagues around the world. It certainly brings back lots of memories of years gone past and wonder as to what the future holds.This time last last year I was...
2012年12月22日
It was great feeling today when I took my first group lesson since coming back to Japan. Or, as we sometimes say, it was great to 'get back in the saddle'. I saw some old friends, as well as some new faces. The weather was awful when I set out from hom...
2012年12月20日
After months of worrying about whether I would be able to renew my spouse visa (after being out of Japan for 27 months), I received it in 'double-quick time' this morning. This is in 'stark contrast' to the visa troubles one can expect when trying to e...
2012年12月17日
I happened to arrive back in Japan during one of my favourite periods-election time!! Elections here in Japan are very different from those in Europe-the main one for me being the way Party staff ride around all day blasting out the name (and not much ...
2012年12月16日
Since returning to Japan about 12 days ago I have reacquainted myself with a favourite pastime of mine. Can you guess what it is? Well, those who know me well know that I am a huge fan of hot springs. I was a regular at several of them in this city bef...
2012年12月11日
Last night my wife commented that I haven't stopped since I returned to Japan nearly a week ago. She says I haven't had time to take a proper rest but I like to be 'on the go', and I think it's better for me to be out and about on my bike, arther than ...
2012年12月10日
As I was cycling into town today I was shocked to see a few (very) light flurries of snow! I don't know if it's just me, readjusting to my life back in Japan, but the weather seems to be a little colder for this time of year, than I remember. Of course...
