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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 6 MIN

99. Should you copy or be original in your teaching?

from The Free Talk Staffroom · host Patrick Sherriff

The short answer is yes, both. But it depends on what stage you’re at in your career. And yes, being a self-employed English teacher in Japan is a career, if you choose to make it so.The painting at the start of the video is one of mine, here, borrowing heavily on the style of Canadian artist Tim Packer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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