The Power of Reading
"People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading"
Dr Stephen Krashen
"The single most important change a teacher could make to a language course is to have substantial extensive reading program."
Professor Paul Nation
JapanEasyReads Book Reviews
The Power of Less: A Strategy for Deepening Lea...
Recently, I listened to the Strategic Schools podcast by Simon Breakspear, The episode titled “Less.” is just four minutes long, but what an impactful little nugget of wisdom! The episode reminded me...
The Power of Less: A Strategy for Deepening Lea...
Recently, I listened to the Strategic Schools podcast by Simon Breakspear, The episode titled “Less.” is just four minutes long, but what an impactful little nugget of wisdom! The episode reminded me...
Storytelling, Connection, and Culture
Dare to Differ: Inclusive and Innovative Languages Education As a lover of stories, I was deeply moved by the recent Student Discussion Panel featuring students from Al-Taqwa College in Melbourne,...
Storytelling, Connection, and Culture
Dare to Differ: Inclusive and Innovative Languages Education As a lover of stories, I was deeply moved by the recent Student Discussion Panel featuring students from Al-Taqwa College in Melbourne,...
What is Comprehensible Input?
What is Comprehensible Input (CI)? Comprehensible Input (CI) is a cornerstone of effective language acquisition. It refers to providing learners with language they can understand, even if it includes some...
What is Comprehensible Input?
What is Comprehensible Input (CI)? Comprehensible Input (CI) is a cornerstone of effective language acquisition. It refers to providing learners with language they can understand, even if it includes some...
Are you a Soaker or a Sprayer?
Have you heard the 'Sponge Analogy' in relation to language acquisition? Spanish CI teacher Scott Benedict’s sponge analogy, shared on Dr. Liam Printer's podcast The Motivated Classroom, perfectly explains the...
Are you a Soaker or a Sprayer?
Have you heard the 'Sponge Analogy' in relation to language acquisition? Spanish CI teacher Scott Benedict’s sponge analogy, shared on Dr. Liam Printer's podcast The Motivated Classroom, perfectly explains the...
Strengthening Community Connection Grant
Well.....I have pressed submit on the Xero Small Business Grant application! In 2023, I took a leap of faith and, with my family's support, launched JapanEasyReads from our living room....
Strengthening Community Connection Grant
Well.....I have pressed submit on the Xero Small Business Grant application! In 2023, I took a leap of faith and, with my family's support, launched JapanEasyReads from our living room....
BOOK REVIEW: Fluency through TPR Storytelling
This was the first book I purchased when I was transitioning to a more storytelling/acquisition driven style of teaching. It is written by Blaine Ray and Contee Seely and has...
BOOK REVIEW: Fluency through TPR Storytelling
This was the first book I purchased when I was transitioning to a more storytelling/acquisition driven style of teaching. It is written by Blaine Ray and Contee Seely and has...