
Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
Barbara has taught both English and ESL in the United States, and EFL in Japan for more than 25 years. She earned her BA from Western Oregon University and her Masters in TESOL from Northern Arizona University. Barbara has conducted workshops throughout Asia, the U.S. and Latin America, and is co-author of the best-selling young learners Let's Go series (Oxford University Press). She is also a founding member of the JALT Teaching Children special interest group. Her motto is "Always try new things," so these days, when she's not teaching, writing, or giving workshops, you'll often find Barbara online exploring the potential of social media for professional development. If you'd like to explore with her, you can usually find Barbara on her award winning blog, Teaching Village.
Posts by Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto:
Ten ways to use recycled milk carton cubes in the classroom
27th November 2015I like recycling everyday objects as educational resources, and I love when they work better than anything I could buy! Milk cartons are... [...]
Read More Membership NewsHappy Halloween Card Game
20th October 2015One of the best things about teaching young learners is being able to have class parties as a way to bring in some culture to go along with [...]
Read More Membership NewsLearning to write for meaning, not perfection
15th September 2015Two of my 12 year-old students, Shin and Dai, provide a good contrast in writing strategies. When asked to write, Shin sticks with what he k [...]
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