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In my early career as a counselor and psychotherapist, I was trained in the principles of Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR). It was a cornerstone of my work with clients, fostering trust and creating a safe space for growth. What I didn't realize then was just how powerfully these same principles could translate into the classroom, specifically the English language classroom. Now, as an educator, I see UPR as an essential element in guiding my teaching practice.

The beauty of UPR lies in its ability to create a learning environment where students feel safe to experiment with language. When students know they are valued and accepted regardless of their mistakes, they are far more likely to take risks and actively participate. This freedom from the fear of error is crucial for language acquisition. As Carl Rogers, a pioneer in humanistic psychology, stated, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." (Rogers, 1961, p. 27). This rings true in the language learning context; when students feel accepted, they are more open to the learning process and personal growth.

Beyond creating a safe space, UPR also fuels student motivation. Feeling valued and respected makes students eager to engage with the material and participate in class. It builds confidence because regular, positive feedback encourages them to speak, try new things, and ultimately, supports their overall development. This is something I feel strongly about. My own negative experiences with language learning as a student have shaped my approach as a teacher. I am committed to ensuring that none of my students ever feel the same frustration and discouragement that I once did. My goal is to foster a love of language learning, one student at a time.

Best wishes,

Michael.

Reference
Rogers, C. R. (1961). On becoming a person: A therapist's view of psychotherapy. Houghton Mifflin.

All over the world, Japan is famous as a country full of hard working people, sometimes Too hard working.

There are two images that are commonly thought of when Japan comes up, one is of beautiful kimono and shrines and cherry blossoms, but the other is of a businessman, slumped in a train seat, exhausted after a long, long week.

Working hard is important and dilligence is a very admirable trait, but it is also so important to rest.

Our bodies are tough, but also very fragile, and we only get one for our whole life, We need rest and hobbies for it to heal each week, and if we don`t take care or it we will begin to break down.

Stress can make us sick, it can leave us in a bad mood, and it can even upset the people around us who want to help us. Please make sure to take time away from your stress and rest!

 

-Jordan Sensei

0歳～2歳児のベビークラス🎵
ご興味はありませんか？？
4月本格スタート前、クラススケジュールが確定する3月中なら・・
パパ・ママ・おじいちゃん・おばあちゃんのご都合の良い時間で開講出来るかも！？
※ベビークラスはお子様と保護者同伴のレッスンです※
”こどもと一緒に英語を学べる”と大人気です。

お子様・お孫様が一番かわいい👶🏻のはこの時期ですよね。
40分間お子様と一緒に英語を楽しみましょう🎵

Two days ago was white day, a holiday entirely unique to Japan!

Valentines day is a holiday know all over the world as a day of love and romance, showing our most special people we care, But only Japan answers Valentines with White day, giving a gift of gratitude in return.

 

Showing Gratitude and appreciation to our friends and family is so important, we love giving gifts and making others happy, but it also feels great when we get something back to say Thank You!

 

-Jordan Sensei

みなさんこんにちは！
今日は小学校低学年クラスのお話をいたします。

小学1・3年生の三人組。
いつも仲良く和気あいあいとレッスンをしています。
もっと英語でお話をしてほしいので、みんなには先生役をお願いしています。
一回目は先生のリピート、二回目以降は誰かが前に立って、先生役をしながら絵カードや文字カードの発話をしてもらいます。
また、正しい答えを言えた時、頑張ったとき、何かものを渡すときなどなど、必ずそのシチュエーションにあった言葉を英語でお友達に伝えてもらっています。
みんな自分で覚えた言葉をすごく積極的に使ってくれるので、とても素敵な雰囲気ができています！

一年間通してずっと練習してきたこと、どんどん前に出てきてうれしいです。
これからも一緒に頑張りましょう！

福田

Many ladies are excited about recieving gifts today and I thought in celebration of White Day,

I would share a few fun facts about the day!

• White day started in the 1970s, originating from Ishimura Manseido, a confectionery company based in Fukuoka, Japan.


• The name "White Day" is derived from the idea of giving white-colored gifts, symbolizing purity and sincerity. 


• The tradition has spread to other East Asian nations like China, Taiwan, and South Korea. 


• White Day originated  as a way for men to return the gifts they received from women on Valentine's Day.


• Ishimura Manseido declared the day (March 14) as Marshmallow Day. However, as more treats, like white chocolate, started being gifted, the holiday name shifted to White Day.

I hope everyone enjoys their gifts today!

- Khanya (Kay) Sensei

🌷🌷4月新コーススタート生🌷🌷ただいま募集中です♪

現在通っているアミティー生と同時にコーススタートが可能です！
お子様のご経験、目標をお伺いした上でおすすめの学習プランをご提案いたします。英語が初めての方も安心して始められますので、どうぞご安心ください♪

♪♪３月のご入会キャンペーンも実施中です♪♪

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●４月のお月謝を半額とさせていただきます

♪体験レッスン、スクール見学も現在実施しております♪

Many thanks to the staff and students for their thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts.

Rest assured this week I will return the favor on White Day.

I hope you enjoy the gifts.

Best wishes,

Michael.

The world around us is forever changing, I remember around this time last year speaking with students about what an unusually warm winter we`d had, but how it was so long and the cherry blossoms that mark spring would be late.

This year, winter has been long again, but awfully cold with it snowing many times!

In my home country Australia, this time of year instead marks the end of summer, a time of storms and heavy rains. and this year`s unique change is a very scary one, a historically EPIC sized cyclone is rolling its way over our cities.

Seeing such scary news has reminded me once more how important it his we talk about and do something about our Climate Crisis, something many students have shared their thoughts on already.

 

-Jordan Sensei