1. Discontinuing a Few Services

We're making a few changes to things around here at EnglishSpark.com  Over the next few months, the site will change a little bit.  Don't fear!  The main things you have come to enjoy are still going to be here. The first big change is that we...

Wednesday, 09 February 2011 | 1733 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

2. EnglishSpark.com is Remodeling

3 years ago, we all meet in a coffee shop in Japan to think of new idea for a website.  In those early days we had some heady ideas about what EnglishSpark.com could be.  Eventually after a few months of trial and error we created...

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 | 1296 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

3. Using Video Games to Learn a Language

I just recently got back from Techday, an event that is hosted by the local Osaka JALT.  What seemed very interesting to me was the use of more and more video games in learning contexts.  There was a presentation on a flash game that was being...

Monday, 05 July 2010 | 2292 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

4. Introducing ESL Worksheet, activities and lesson plan search

About 2 years ago, I thought I was going to change the world by cataloging most of the worksheets and lesson plans on the web.  It seemed like a simple idea and one that could potentially pay off.  I've had a lot of trouble trying to find a good...

Saturday, 15 May 2010 | 7362 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

5. ELT Blog Search Tool

I am always trying to create new tools for English teachers to make use of. There has been an enormous community of ELT bloggers that have sprung up of late. I personally find this to be very welcoming and encouraging to see so many people...

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 | 3022 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

6. Attention Tweachers, are you interested in a chain story experiment?

During the month of June, I and a few other teachers (@kalinagoenglish, @Marisa_C, @tamaslorincz, @Blythe_Musteric) started a chain story (using the hashtag #cs1).  It went well for a few weeks, but sadly it began to die off.  It was an experiment...

Tuesday, 21 July 2009 | 2408 hits | 2 comments | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

7. Introducing Kala, the EnglishSpark Points System

We are excited to announce a new feature here at EnglishSpark called Kala.  Kala is our new points system.  You can earn Kala in a variety of different ways by posting an article, commenting on an article, posting a review, creating a listing, or...

Thursday, 02 July 2009 | 3068 hits | 1 comment | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

8. Onegaishimasu

Hey English Spark user! We are giving away a $15 Amazon gift card! You can use it to purchase anything you need or want on the Amazon website.  All you have to do is answer some questions about English Spark.  We need you opinion and...

Thursday, 21 May 2009 | 1574 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

9. Introducing Project Green

We are introducing a new project here at EnglishSpark. We want to give something back to the community. Because we believe strongly in environmental issues. We want to do our part to help the environment.   Project Green will be a place where...

Tuesday, 31 March 2009 | 1233 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...

10. Welcome to English Spark

English Spark is a website built by teachers for teachers, living in Japan.  We aim to provide you with all the tools you need to make your stay in Japan a successful one. You can view our materials page for some free teaching supplements, aids,...

Thursday, 26 June 2008 | 1837 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | More...