英会話について。。

英会話について。。。 By tok_matthew September 16th, 2004 @ 12:29 PM Ah, the 英会話 (Eikaiwa = English Conversation School). Their bright neon signs decorate buildings from the major centers of Shinjyuku and Ikebukuro to the smallest countryside town. The ubiquitous English language school has served as the entry point into Japan for foreigners innumerable. Sometimes loved, sometimes detested by…… Continue reading 英会話について。。

Gaijin Complex

Gaijin Complex By tok_matthew September 15th, 2004 @ 12:10 PM  When I first came to Japan I lived out in Saitama along the Tobu Tojo line somewhere between Shiki and Kawagoe. Out there in the “country” it’s often rare to see an unknown gaijin (since we all taught for Nova) and if you should happen to…… Continue reading Gaijin Complex