Frustrations of Learning Japanese
Japanese is a frustrating language to learn. This post reflects on some of my recent blunders while practicing and studying Japanese at work.
What’s It Like As a JET Program ALT?
Are you a future or prospective JET? Are you moving to Fukuoka Prefecture as an ALT? This post may answer all your questions!
When You’re A JET…: A New Blog Series Documenting My Life On The JET Program
How’s it going everyone? It’s been a few years since I last posted on my blog. I finished my university career and dealt with a global pandemic among other things. Now, I am a JET Program participant, ready to share my experiences with you! During my Senior Year at Chapman University, I applied for the…
How To Converse in Japanese, Or At Least Pretend You Know What You’re Doing
According to the Foreign Service Institute, Japanese is one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. Requiring an average of 88 weeks to achieve speaking and reading proficiency (source), you’re not going to master it overnight. While you’re in Japan, you’re going to need to know some basic Japanese. Sometimes, you may…