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"Even though I'm the one teaching Japanese, I often find myself learning about the cultures and knowledge of many different countries."
Students from various countries and many teachers are present, allowing for learning through class observations. Additionally, there is a wealth of information available that can be useful for career guidance.
Q: What made you decide to become a Japanese language teacher, or to work at a Japanese language school?
I met a foreign student at university who was very interested in Japanese culture, and that was the trigger for me to discover the joy of teaching about Japan.
Q: What do you find appealing or rewarding about working at a Japanese language school?
Being in a position to teach and support others often leads to being appreciated by people, which is very fulfilling.
Q: What moments bring you joy or make teaching Japanese feel fun?
The words and grammar that I use casually may seem strange or difficult to students, so it serves as an opportunity for me to better understand my own language, while also allowing me to feel the joy of seeing my students improve in their Japanese every day.
Q: Do you have any memorable episodes involving students?
When I was teaching at the beginner level, I met a student at school who had moved to another class.
They spoke to me in Japanese, and their improvement in Japanese and smile at that time were very impressive.
Q: What do you value most in your classes?
I am thinking about what kind of classes would be easy to understand if I were a student, what content would spark interest, and what flow would help maintain concentration.
I am considering what activities to incorporate so that students feel they can achieve something, rather than focusing on what I want to do or teach.
Q: What's the atmosphere like in your class or workplace?
The class is multinational, with one class being quiet and another being lively. The workplace has great teachers, and I don't feel constrained; it's easy to ask questions about things I don't understand.
Q: Please share a message for students who will be coming to study abroad in Japan.
I think it is wonderful to be able to challenge oneself to study abroad.
I believe that Japanese is a language that is both difficult and very deep and interesting. I hope you will learn not only the language but also various aspects of Japanese culture.
I sincerely welcome you.
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Kyoko Omi"What I love about Japanese language schools is being able to learn and have fun alongside students from so many different countries."Through classes and small everyday conversations, I naturally encounter the cultures and ways of thinking of the world, and my own world keeps expanding more and more.
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But more than anything, what makes me truly happy is being able to watch, up close, as students grow little by little. Seeing them working hard always gives me energy too. -
Saya Matsuura"Being able to support students who, despite different nationalities and backgrounds, share the same goal of wanting to learn in Japan."In my daily front-desk work, I meet no shortage of students who come to consult with anxious expressions, unable to fully express themselves in Japanese yet.
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Even when a student is at first unsure how to communicate what they want to say, by listening slowly and working through it together, I get to see them leave in the end with a smile, saying "thank you." Moments like that make me truly feel how important this work is.
I try every day to be someone students can rely on and feel at ease with. -
Miwa Hasegawa"It started from my own experience learning a foreign language, which made me want to support others learning Japanese in the same way."At a Japanese language school, I get to interact with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds. Watching their Japanese improve and seeing them go on to find jobs at companies they hoped to join, I feel not only that I'm supporting each student's growth, but that I'm contributing to Japanese society as well.
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Yadomaru Yasushi"Being able to interact with people from many different countries."There was a student whose Japanese ability wasn't very strong, but who carefully worked with me to properly write out their resume and practiced interviews many times, eventually landing a job at a well-known hotel.
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I think that being honest and open to advice is what led to that job offer.
Our experienced counselors are here to guide you through every step, from choosing the right course to your move to Japan.