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     Helene Jarmol Uchida
     TEMI Founder

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     Helene Jarmol Uchida
     TEMI Founder

What is TEMI?

studyboy2-150x150.jpg TEMI is Teaching English Methods Institute, a community of teachers, administrators and organizations involved with teaching English in Japan from preschool to adults. It is an NPO teacher-support network and an idea pool that has officially served the English teaching community of Japan since 1996.
 

News Flash!

2025/03/03
TEMI ONLINE CLASS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR” TO BE HELD ON MARCH 30TH (Sun)
2025/02/04
“TEMI ONLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING METHODS SEMINAR” TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24TH (SUN)
2025/01/31
“TEMI is happy to announce our 2025 TEMI Teacher of the Year
2024/12/24
“TEMI ONLINE PRESCHOOL TEACHING METHODS SEMINAR” TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 26TH (SUN)
2024/10/21
TEMI Submissions for TEMI Gratitude Journal 2024
2024/10/18
TEMI now accepting applications for Teacher of the Year 2025
2024/10/16
“TEMI'S 22ND ONLINE CONFERENCE (SUN., NOVEMBER 10TH) TO BE DELIVERED ON ZOOM! (OPEN TO TEMI MEMBERS ONLY)
2024/08/19
TEMI ONLINE SEMINAR: TEACHING METHODS FOR ADULTS” TO BE HELD ON September 29TH (SUN)

Our Mission

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Upcoming Seminar Info for 2025

YOU are cordially invited
to attend our
TEMI Teacher-Training Online Seminars

Attending TEMI Seminar benefits include chances to:
*Get in-depth exposure to TEMI’s innovative methods
*Learn how to make the most of unique teaching materials
*Observe Little America students in action
*Exchange and share your ideas with fellow teachers
*Receive the Special TEMI Member 25% Discount for
Little America original items
(valid for one week following the seminar)

Due to the Corona virus, we have transitioned to ONLINE seminars so you can join us from the comfort of your home or school.


TEMI Seminars are designed to help teachers teaching a certain English level category, namely:
★Preschool
★Elementary School
★Jr. High and High School
★Adults

Seminars of the same category will be held for two consecutive weeks. The first week will focus on methods, plus observing a Little America class in action. The second seminar, compliments of Little America Book Store, will focus on how to use specific materials for that specific level. This second seminar will be FREE so please inform your colleagues about it.

TEMI 2025 Seminar Schedule
Seminar time: 9:00AM-12:00PM

Jan 26 (Sun) :
TEMI Online Preschool Teaching Methods Seminar:
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Feb 24 (Mon/Holiday) :

TEMI Online Elementary School Teaching Methods Seminar:
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March 30 (Sun):

TEMI Online Class Management Seminar :
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TEMI Online Jr. High & High School Teaching Methods Seminar:
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Sept 28 (Sun) :
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TEMI Online Adult Teaching Methods Seminar:
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COST: Each TEMI half-day Seminar is 5,000 yen (4,500 yen for TEMI Members)
ALL participants receive a TEMI Reference Booklet and a TEMI Teaching Certificate (Plus a TEMI lapel pin for first time attendees).

TEMI Online MASTER Teaching Seminar for Individuals or Schools (Personalized Seminar)

Now you can receive personalized advice from Sohei & Helene J. Uchida from the comfort of your own home or school.

TIME: Days: 1-2 half-days according to your needs (5 days maximum)
Time: Morning session 9AM-12PM or Afternoon session IPM-4PM
Reservations are accepted on a first come first served basis.

COST: per each 3 hour seminar
Individual/personalized/customized to your specific needs:¥15,000 for 3 hours
School group/customized to school’s needs: 2-3 people: ¥10,000 per person
4-6 people: ¥6,000 per person/7-10 people: ¥4,000 yen per person 11+ ¥3,000 per person (TEMI Booklet & TEMI Certificate included)

2025 Schedule for other valuable TEMI events:

   
January 17 TEMI Teacher of the Year Announcement
May 11 TEMI Online Conference for TEMI Members Only
July 27 TEMI Online Conference for TEMI Members Only
November 8 Deadline for TEMI Gratitude Journal Submission
November 9 TEMI Online Conference for TEMI Members Only
December 3 Deadline for TEMI Teacher of the Year Submission
December 12 TEMI Gratitude Journal sent to TEMI teachers nationwide
   

TEMI Online Conference:  11:00AM-12:00PM