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Introduction: ELT instructor in Japan

Hi All,

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Nice to meet you all, or whichever small fraction of the list will read
this message.

I've been teaching English in Japan for going on about 16 years-mainly in
universities and mainly in first-year programs. A lot of four skills EFL
courses, some English for Academic Purposes, and a literature or digital
media elective when I get the chance. [...]

I am an English language instructor working in Tokyo, Japan. My current teaching position is Associate Professor in the English Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. I love teaching writing, helping students improve their media literacy, advocating for Open Access, and collaborating with other teachers. I currently serve on the National Board of Directors for the Japan Association for Language Teaching.