Macha Memories with our Japanese Assistant Teachers
We are pleased to welcome three university students from Japan who are supporting our Japanese classes as part of their three–week internship.
Meet our wonderful Sensei:
- Naoko Okada from Fukuoka is a student at Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages and studying English and foreign cultures. She enjoys playing the saxophone, visiting cafes and listening to music.
- Rin Son from Osaka is studying diversity and majoring in Human Welfare at Kuwansei Gakuin University, Hyogo. She enjoys travelling, anime, and listening to music.
- Karin Yada is studying at Meijigakuin University, Tokyo. She is studying International Studies and gender equity. She enjoys anime, listening to K-POP and travel.
In Japanese class, students have been practicing their language skills with our Sensei and exploring culture through origami, songs, traditional toys, local foods, landmarks, and festivals.
A highlight this week included participating in a traditional tea ceremony. Dressed in traditional yukata, our Sensei demonstrated the tea ceremony. Students watched the preparation of matcha, ate traditional Japanese sweets, and prepared matcha. The students enjoyed learning about the principles associated with the tea ceremony, such as harmony, respect, purity, and tranquillity.
The speaking practice offered by our Japanese Teaching Assistants has been invaluable, and the interactive activities have benefited everyone. We are grateful to Naoko Sensei, Rin Sensei, and Karin Sensei for their enthusiasm, and we hope they leave MLC School with wonderful memories.
– Natasha Collins
Assistant Head of Department – Languages
