Do you teach foreign language speaking classes in Japan, at a university or high school? This book ( Getting Your EFL Students to Speak in Japan ) and this video training course is designed for you—especially if you want to eliminate long silences in class, get students participating actively, and energize them without exhausting yourself. The key is to start where your students are, working with the cultural dynamics that shape their behavior rather than pushing against th

We are excited to announce the release of two new books for English language teaching in Japan, published in October 2025 and available on Amazon.co.jp. 1. Getting Your EFL Students to Speak in Japan This book offers practical, effective ways to spark student participation, eliminate long silences, and energize your classes—without exhausting yourself. The key is meeting students on their own cultural ground: instead of pushing against the dynamics that shape their behavior,