"a foreign language is a window to the world..it's a key to communicate with people all over the world."

Welcome to my website! My name is Kip Cates. I’m a language teacher and global educator based in Tottori, Japan. I hope you enjoy exploring my site.

Tottori University

I’m a Professor in the Department of Regional Culture of the Faculty of Regional Sciences at Tottori University (Japan). Some of the courses I teach include: Globalization, International Exchange, Cross-cultural Understanding and Communication English.

Columbia University

I also work as an instructor for the MA-in-TESOL Program at Teacher's College Columbia University (Tokyo Campus) where I teach a graduate course on Global Issues and Global Education .

Global Issues in Language Education

I’m the chair of the "Global Issues in Language Education" Special Interest Group (GILE SIG) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). I also publish a quarterly “Global Issues in Language Education Newsletter” which you’re welcome to subscribe to. Our GILE SIG deals with content-based language teaching aimed at promoting global awareness, international understanding, and action to solve world problems.

Asian Youth Forum

I’m a founder of the Asian Youth Forum (AYF). This is a unique international exchange program which aims to empower young people in Asia by providing them with opportunities to create multinational networks and discuss significant issues pertaining to Asia and the world.

Tottori International Multicultural Exchange

I’m also the Vice President of TIME (Tottori International Multicultural Exchange), a local volunteer citizen’s group that works to promote global awareness and international understanding in Tottori, Japan.