Life of a Sensei

Transcripts: English 日本語 This week, we talk with Japanese language teachers as they reveal some of the personal struggles and experiences they face in their jobs. [Translate]

Let’s Study English!

Transcripts: English 日本語 We know a little bit about English language education in Japan. But what’s it like in other Asian countries? And what does that say about how the world is using English? To find out, we talk with students from Indonesia, Vietnam, and India, as well as a Japanese student who studied abroad […]

Finding Balance

Transcripts: English 日本語 We’ve talked with foreign students who are studying Japanese in Shizuoka City and heard about how students from different countries learn. But what’s life like for bicultural students studying in Japanese public schools? How do they find balance with their two cultures while living and studying in Shizuoka City? [Translate]

All About Asians

Transcripts: English 日本語 …At least, all about their learning styles. We know the stereotype: Asians study by memorizing, and they’re good at it. But who are we talking about when we say “Asian”? And what’s the truth? [Translate]

Listening to Language

Transcripts: English 日本語 What do we really know about the Japanese and English languages? We talk with students from Vietnam, Indonesia, and India, as well as Japanese teachers, to uncover some truths, myths, and mysteries. [Translate]