ネイティブが教える英会話のジェムスクール☆Teachers☆

Back in Kyoto, and as always feel like at home. I had lunch with one of my first friends in Japan, Kosuke. He's teaching Italian at the university in Kyoto. We've been friends for so many years now. He's visited me in Vienna and in Sendai, and I visited him in Kawasaki. It's nice to meet up with olds friends, isn't it? I can still remember my first impressions of Japan, so many years ago. I've changed since then, but Japan has as well, not least because of the tsunami, and nuclear disaster. There's no going back though. The politicians can try to hold back the scourge of time, but even they know it's useless. Anyway, Kyoto as at all times of year is lovely, and inviting. It pays to spend some time here, not just for the touristy things, but to get a feel for something special, at least for me, but I suspect for many others as well. It's nice to know it's still there.

  

Last week I visited Ritsurin Garden for the first time and was incredibly impressed! It was an attraction I've been wanting to see for some time but hadn't had the chance to go yet. When I finally went I was blown away by how beautiful and grand everything was. I had been to a few other smaller gardens but the size of Ritsurin really made it stand out. By being so large you felt completely surrounded and immersed in the area, instead of feeling like you were just in a green part of a city. Fortunately I now should have an opportunity to go more often. In fact, I was able to go again this past Sunday and I purchased the yearly pass which I'm now hoping to use about once a week.
  

My students are always amazed when I tell them I can speak many languages. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalán. My parents are from México and Spain. I also speak Italian and korean because I lived in those countries for a couple of years. I always am asked about my language abilities. I always try to encourage my students to learn English and not give up and try their best. I believe languages are a great tool for your career as well as life. I hope my students love learning English as much as I love teaching it.