Category: Teach reading? Try this!

Not all students come to class with a natural love for reading. Many struggle, especially at the beginning of their language learning journey. As teachers, we know that developing a habit of reading is essential, but we also know it is not always easy. Sometimes an external motivator helps. A Reading Marathon can provide that…

I spent last week at the 7th Extensive Reading World Congress in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Organized by the Extensive Reading Foundation, the event brought together about 400 educators from around the world at Hokusei Gakuen University. It was not only my first time at the congress but also my first time in Japan, which made the…