Case Studies

Real world examples of work teachers are doing, including diaries and reports from the field.

  1. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary March

    I can’t tell you the way I feel because the way I feel is oh so new to me. It takes me back to sitting on that deserted beach when I first arrived and felt like I’d just fallen into a scene from ‘The Time Bandits’. I’m still in a different world, or the beginning or end of the world. I feel if the world were to blow up tomorrow then Kumejima would still be standing … Read More

  2. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary, February

    I have travelled from the near tip to the near top of Japan this month, destined for Sapporo's world famous 'Yuki Matsuri' or 'Snow Festival'. A few other Okinawan Jets were also making the journey but had included an extra leg up into the mountains for skiing and snow boarding but I had decided I wasn't going to spend loads of money freezing my arse off. I know… I'm a wet fart, it can't be helped. Besides I guessed that the festival would probably involve some snow sports and if it was in Sapporo then I'd do it. I was looking forward to going shopping and checking out the cities nightlife; now both luxuries. … Read More

  3. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary January

    January has whipped by like a cool breeze. My boyfriend, Nick has been visiting and he has been Kumejima's ideal tourist. … Read More

  4. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary December

    Jessica Hartridge worked at Cactus Language for two years as our Creative Designer. Jessica has always been fascinated by Japanese culture and left Cactus in August to spend a year teaching in Japan. Here are her initial impressions of Japan and …Read More

  5. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary November

    Jessica Hartridge worked at Cactus Language for two years as our Creative Designer. Jessica has always been fascinated by Japanese culture and left Cactus in August to spend a year teaching in Japan. Here are her initial impressions of Japan and …Read More

  6. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary October

    Jessica Hartridge worked at Cactus Language for two years as our Creative Designer. Jessica has always been fascinated by Japanese culture and left Cactus in August to spend a year teaching in Japan. Here are her initial impressions of Japan and …Read More

  7. Teaching in Japan - Jessica’s Diary

    Jessica has always been fascinated by Japanese culture and left Cactus in August to spend a year teaching in Japan. Here are her initial impressions of Japan and teaching … Read More