My boss has scheduled a Taiken next week for me in a bit of an awkward group.
I teach at an independent Eikaiwa where the structure of every class and the materials is up to the teachers and students to decide.
This class is two old friends who like to have a free chat session for 45 minutes with my giving them notes throughout. Only 15 minutes is spent on the textbook, which is beginner level – Touchstone 1 – and not particularly sexy.
I am a little concerned as to how alluring that is going to be to a newcomer.
One was scared off a few months ago.
It is not a particularly serious class. The more advanced lady is above the textbook material but prioritizes socializing above learning.
Any tips as to how to adapt the lesson for the Taiken?
by jamestheobscure