• F2F

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    F2F teachers  students and teachers went on a trip to Puerto Galera Incorporating the core of English education, Face to Face offers the best of both worlds. High caliber teachers not only provide an exceptionally considerate and learning-focused atmosphere for the students but also offer an innovative and progressive curriculum distinctively designed to come across the fast pace global needs through aspirations and goals. While students are being reassured for language excellence, they are also guided exclusively to advance their distinct potential and aptitude to the fullest embedded in the rich and multifaceted programs. Teaching English Language is what we do best! With the teachers sharing common goals, we help students make their mark in the world.

  • Why Study in Tagaytay?

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    Good day! I am Teacher Amber, one of the resident Native teachers of F2F and self-acclaimed culture vulture. I’ll walk you through what I believe is the best part of studying abroad: learning while travelling! I always tell my students that it’s like hitting two birds with one stone – you get to learn English and go on vacation at the same time! Many students who go abroad to study English want a ready-made excuse to practice what they’ve learned on a daily basis –but, just because you are staying in a foreign country, don’t mean you get to use the expressions you learned in class to the full extent. More often than not, you need to go out of your school to put your knowledge into better use. This is one of the reasons why the Philippines is a great place to learn and use English! Feeling suffocated in …

  • Food is life

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    Teachers at a Japanese Restaurant, Aozora, Tagaytay City Food is life. It’s true. In F2F, students and teachers bond over filling meals, cups of coffee, and mouthwatering desserts. We all share a common satiation for food. And, where else could you satisfy your tastebuds? There’s no place other than, the City of Character, Tagaytay. Sinigang is a famous dish in the Philippines with a distinct sour taste. (Photo by Teacher Amber) Inihaw na Talong in a banana leaf is a dish with bursting flavors of freshness. (Photo by Teacher Amber) Bulalo, a must-eat when in Tagaytay, will make your hungry tummies full and leaving your heart warm. (Jaytee’s Bulalo) “Kain tayo!” meaning “Let’s eat!” in English is a simple, yet enticing invitation. We are inviting you to taste the flavors of Tagaytay. This city has an idyllic setting with babbling heaths, fresh air, and abundant business establishments. Fortunately, F2F is …

  • teacher Norlene

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    Hi. Thanks for clicking. I’m pleased that you’d probably like to know some things about me. My name is Norlene, born in the year of the Water Tiger. I was born and raised in one of the coldest cities in the Philippines—Tagaytay City. —Face to Face Language & Culture School, Inc. “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” —Frank Smith CAREER I am a licensed nurse by profession and a teacher by heart. I’ve been an ESL (English as a Second Language) instructor for over ten years now. After graduation, I started joining training institutions such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and other English proficiency programs. I’ve also worked as a supervisor, a trainer to colleagues and students, and a team leader. —Hawaiian BBQ, Tagaytay City INTERESTS Setting a new …

  • The beauty of Philippine nature

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    To this day, I can still vividly remember that my mom once brought home a book of Filipino myths and legends. I suppose that it opened my 8-year-old mind to a fascinating yet quirky culture that is Filipino. My mind is a wee bit hazy with the details of the stories, but I can recall that one of the stories says that the scattered islands of the Philippines were born from the brawl that two giants had. Intriguingly ludicrous, isn’t it? All this, according to my granny’s granny, is the reason why there are plenty of beautiful mountains in the Philippines. So, yeah, thanks to the two giants who threw enormous masses of soil at each other—they unintentionally formed a face on earth that we are now enjoying because of its inviting beauty.  We can also guess that this is the reason why the teachers and students at F2F are …

  • On keeping fit

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    Sit mens sana in corpore sano (for a healthy mind in a healthy body) Teaching here for quite some time, I have encountered numerous students who were looking younger than their actual age and were fit as a fiddle. So envious I’d ask: “How do you keep yourself fit?” They’d tell me, “Well… I go to gym and work out for a couple of hours or more” followed by “so teacher, where’s the nearest gym?” From that moment, I’ve fathomed that most Japanese would like themselves slim, working out regularly , eating less salty, less sugary, fresh and organic foods- health is their top priority. Some of the things that concerned the students while studying abroad are these 1. Is the school near a place where they can go exercising? 2. Does the school have a gym/ area where they can work out? 3. Any fun activities they may do …

  • STOP, LOOK and EAT…..FILIPINO FOOD

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                                                                   STOP, LOOK and EAT…..FILIPINO FOOD “One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf True enough, FOOD is a vital part of our daily lives. Without food, one cannot survive this fast changing world. It’s made up of nutrients our body needs to maintain its healthy balance, thus making it a fundamental factor for survival. I bet most of us love food; it’s one of the things we definitely cannot live without. The kind of food that we eat, its texture, flavor and aroma may have a great impact on our mood. Good food makes us feel much happier and satisfied. As what someone said: Food is as important as gasoline to your bike. as water to a plant. as stroke to a guitar string. as power to a computer. as input to an output. Whatever your nationality is, I think …

  • Travel English

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    Face to Face Language and Culture School offers a variety of courses from: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Situations, Vocabulary, Q &A, Listening, Debates, Pronunciation, TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Business English, Medical English, Native Classes, and Travel English. Let’s talk about Travel English as everyone loves to travel to different countries for family vacations, spas, special events, working holiday visas, tourist visa and for work. Professionals in tourism industry need to speak English accurately and clearly.  So whether you are a student, professionals, or looking for work, this course will definitely help you get comfortable with yourself, and to be able to communicate to foreigners easily. Our teachers will help you get better knowledge about tours, airlines and hotel, restaurant situations and to better comprehend and use English. You will have a better grasp what to expect in a foreign land.  Avoid awkward situations when you need help for directions etc.  This …

  • The Importance of Learning English

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    As the famous writer Stephen King once said, “What people say often conveys their character to others in ways of which they—the speakers—are completely unaware.” I want to share a motivational story and give account to one of our students at Face to Face Language School.  Let me start by asking “How do you conceptualize your life in the next 5, 10, 20 years?” Most common answers will be: I intend to be employed with a good company, for some it will be, to try new adventures or more likely, to pursue advance studies, have my master’s degree, and so on. But the sad part, for some students when I interviewed them was “I don’t know?” I don’t like studying and I simply want to have a good time, less stress and enjoy life. During the very first day we usually conduct a “get to know” each other moments with …

  • teacher Cheche

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    Do you feel worried, troubled and doubtful about your English skills? Everyone agrees that studying English is good. It boosts confidence, brightens your career, and allows you to do more things around the world. A quote that says, “Learning another language is like becoming another person.” Just ONE BIG IDEA. One big idea and you can be a better English speaker someday. I am Teacher Cheche. I’m one of the teachers of F2F. Teaching is my passion. It requires great patience and effort to be able to instruct kids, teenagers and adults. I have been teaching English for more than seven years. The stories I have heard from my (former) students could fill a book. Some stories are about giving up, and some are about life experiences that everyone ‘must have’. Perhaps, I want to inspire them – wait, I was supposed to be teaching – how to improve and …

  • FOOD-venture: Lomi

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    December, it’s the holiday season, the weather is cold and you’re looking for a simple but sumptuous meal… but where exactly to go? What to eat? As throngs of tourists flock Tagaytay, you might feel disheartened to head over to your favorite restaurant with all the traffic jams and packed jeepneys. I’ll let you in on a secret! There’s a hidden gem just about 5-10 minutes on foot from Face to Face Language School, where you can have a famous Filipino comfort food- LOMI! Lomi is actually the Filipino take on Chinese noodles. It is made with fresh thick egg noodles which somewhat resembles Udon, in a thick egg drop soup topped with hard-boiled egg, chicharon (deep fried pork skin) and meat. You may also season it with a sauce made of fresh calamansi and soy sauce; or if you are feeling more adventurous, you can add some chili and …

  • youngters @ Face to Face

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    Is it better for children to start learning a second language at early age? My answer would be… definitely yes! A second language is a language that a person can speak which is not the native language that they learned naturally as a child. One thing I’ve noticed among our English learners is that, younger students can easily remember what they have learned and put it on practice especially when it comes to their communication skills. Though as we all know, everyone has different learning curves, some can learn very quickly and some people need more time. Anyway, for this post you will see more of our young English learners. Who doesn’t love ice cream? These are our Taiwanese students enjoying some treats from their teachers for a job well done. Our Taiwanese students normally stay with us for a few weeks or some of them study in F2F for …

  • Medical English

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    Have you ever considered a nursing career? It’s a very rewarding career, both monetarily and emotionally. Making a difference in people’s lives and bringing them hope and cheer is not something that you can achieve in just about any career. If you’re interested in medical field or to be a nurse someday, I invite you to enroll here at Face to Face Language and Culture School. My name is Teacher Amy and I want to share “Why should you be interested in taking Medical English? Mr. Junichi Omachi, the president of Face of Face is also a former nurse. I was once interested in a nursing field and I had studied at New Regal Career in Los Angeles, achieved my certificate in Nursing Assistant in Los Angeles. My first job is at Autumn Hills Glendale, Ca. USA. There is great demand for nurses and United States along with other countries has shortages for …