“Engrish” X: translation mistakes from across the globe, from menus to billboards, and mispelling

We love school part XII: an ironic and humorous look at the world of teaching from both teachers and students’ perspectives

A Western style of speech perception: hearing with your eyes

Which parts of a person’s face do you look at when you listen them speak? Lip movements affect the perception of voice information from the ears when listening to someone speak, but native Japanese speakers are mostly unaffected by that part of the face. Recent research from Japan has revealed a clear difference in the… Read More

“Engrish” IX: translation mistakes from across the globe, from menus to billboards, and mispelling

We love school part XI: an ironic and humorous look at the world of teaching from both teachers and students’ perspectives

60 years of teaching Math

10 basic problems that prevent education systems from regaining its former preeminence: 1. Parents are not involved enough. 2. Schools are closing left and right.  3. Schools are overcrowded. 4. Technology comes with its downsides. 5. There is a lack of diversity in gifted education. 6. School spending is stagnant, even in improving economies. 7.… Read More

“Engrish” VIII: translation mistakes from across the globe, from menus to billboards, and mispelling

We love school part X: an ironic and humorous look at the world of teaching from both teachers and students’ perspectives

We love school part IX: an ironic and humorous look at the world of teaching from both teachers and students’ perspectives