JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
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- Full-time English Teacher - Osaka
- Epion English Language Schools, Osaka
- Salary: ¥200,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month Depending on your ability and experience
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- Part-time English Teacher - Osaka
- Epion English Language Schools, Osaka
- Salary: ¥10,000 ~ ¥15,000 / Day Depending on how many days a week are worked
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KaptainKichigai
desmosedici- "Also, in Japan at least,...." This article suggests that the exact opposite is the case.
Posted in: Mother of falsely accused groper who killed himself seeks justice
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KaptainKichigai
any money missing?
Posted in: Elderly couple found stabbed to death on street in Kyoto Pref
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KaptainKichigai
They seemed like pretty straight forward questions. I dont need the epithet.
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
btw, is teaching in English pre schools and kindergartens "maligned" as well? as opposed to "conversation schools"?
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
"not only is it maligned in Japan but it is next to useless outside of Japan." You are saying that ESL teaching is useless outside of Japan? I must be misunderstanding because that is just ridiculous, so I am sure thats not what you were saying.
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
How many teachers did you have growing up that were "good at what they do?". Or doctors? or car mechanics? or waiters? in my life, its always been 50-50. Win some-lose some. Some are good, some suck in all walks and at all education levels...even friendships. Thats life, not divided down to a single profession.
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
Do you get money if you win? or just a trophy? "Worlds biggest pig"? I thought these kinds of contests were for children at travelling carnivals.
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KaptainKichigai
btw- many many many authentically certified English teachers dont work at "English conversation schools." Especially "long termers" who have had the intelligence to open small schools with very succesful classes or immersion programs that have an extremely satisfied and loyal student body. I think what is "maligned" is the exploitation of English by the Japanese companies and the young foreigners that serve as cogs in their mismanaged machines.
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
The same reason anything is trashed by anonymous online posters- ignorance. Your personal experience is one in 10 thousand a year. It is not enough inforation to make an informed opinion. Neither is mine. It is not a "maligned profeesion" to the millions of Japanese who want to study and practice the language,
Posted in: Why is teaching at English conversation schools in Japan such a maligned profession by some people?
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KaptainKichigai
Japan is like Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory. There are dangers, but they are in the form of bizarre comedy and Oompaloompas.
Posted in: How safe do you think Japanese society is, compared to other countries?
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KaptainKichigai
goddog- are you in Japan? Ossan America, this article has a great deal in it about Japan. What do you mean? thepro- YES! I wish we could do it in Japan, but unfortunately there is no enforcement of Civil Suit Judgementas in Japan. A Judges decision is just a "strong suggestion".
Posted in: Dad who tried to take kids from Japan sues Tennessee judge
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KaptainKichigai
There is nothing immoral about porn. Its the worlds oldest profession. where would millions of married men be without porn? cheating, thats where! I agree that J chicks are beautiful in porn and look like everyday girls but the dudes in porn need some serious lessons and steroids, but who the hell is watching the dudes anyways? Half the time their faces are blurred. They can blur the dudes out completely as far as I am concerned.
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KaptainKichigai
In all honesty, its only maybe 10 percent teacher input to 90 percent student output. The only way to really learn a language is immersion and practice. Teachers are only the guide and shouldnt be the conversation partner, other students should be. Your English is only as good as the amount of effort you give to practice and use it. Bottom Line.
Posted in: Do English teachers at schools have to be native speakers? Can non-native English speakers do just as well or better?
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KaptainKichigai
Is this supposed to be funny? Confessions of a lazy foreigner? if this is the status quo of foreign attitude and self discipline in Japan, no wonder all the old men glare at me on the train. I dont think studying martial arts in Japan is cliche at all, considering .00000001 percent of the population of any foreign country actually does it (and I am not one of them). I applaud anyone taking any class in this country and I roll my eyes at anyone that quits becuase of sloth.
Posted in: Mastering the way of the warrior: No belt required
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KaptainKichigai
they could be japanese boys in wigs.
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KaptainKichigai
HesKun- simple way to fix the situation-lie!Say you moved to the States when you were 6 months old... or perhaps get a teaching certification for English as a foreign language. BTW, why in the world do you want to be an English teacher if you are fluent in Japanese and hold a Masters in Japanese Culture?
Posted in: Do English teachers at schools have to be native speakers? Can non-native English speakers do just as well or better?
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KaptainKichigai
This question is nonsense. Which "English Schools"? What fluency level of English? Language lessons or skills lessons? Learning a level one foreign language is like joining a gym. Where are you now in your training and what are the results you want? After answering those questions there are 20 different ways to get the results you are looking for. Also, as the world globalizes and English is being used more and more, it is becoming harder to define what constitutes "Native" level. I have met "non" native speakers with a better grasp on English than many of my Southern USA "native" speakers. And just because you speak English at a native fluency level doesnt mean you know a thing about how to "teach" it to someone else.
Posted in: Do English teachers at schools have to be native speakers? Can non-native English speakers do just as well or better?
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KaptainKichigai
How about letting this story get as much media attention as the recent horrible murders? Lets splash his picture with station camera images and updates on the girls recovery and second chance at life? etc. etc. ..But it wont.
Posted in: Man saves woman from train after she falls onto tracks
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KaptainKichigai
Well, he had 2 seats bcause they required it but he went for an earlier fight where only 1 seat was available. What if youre not fat? what if you are American NBA size? super tall? or what if you are a pro wrestler or bodybuilder? Does the same discrimination apply? Where does it stop? what if a person is stinky or dirty? what if a person has too many tatoos? what if a person ......??
Posted in: Actor-director Kevin Smith ejected from plane for being oversized
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KaptainKichigai
word to the wise for all thinking of having children. They cant all be doctors. the world needs ditch diggers too. You created the life, you are responsible for his/her survival forever.
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