The Inside Japan Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Winovich
The Best (and probably only) podcast dedicated to helping you have more fun working in Japan, in whatever capacity that might be.
On this episode I'm speaking with Max, who is the author of the international bestseller Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress. He lives in Japan and works as an AI researcher particularly in the fields of music and design, and is excited about how AI will shape the future of work and enhancing human empathy and creativity.
Find out more about him and his book at maxfrenzel.com
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Sam about learning Japanese. He is the Marketing Director for Coto Academy, and we talk about his language learning journey and his advice on becoming fluent faster!
Check out Coto Academy.
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Some websites you can check out to support relief for Tohoku:
東北ライブハウス大作戦
(Tohoku Live House Daisakusen)
Sapporo
Klub Counter Action
Miyako
Klub Counter Action
Blue Resistance
Freaks
Slang
Miyako
Iwate
Orgs
Safecast
Atlantic Pacific
Blue Compass
Playground of Hope
Photohoku
Matt's Features about 3.11
Alma Mater Hobart & William Smith
Japan Times
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Medium
Soundcloud
Today I’m talking with Monica, who works as the Japan country manager of Influence Map generating useful and interesting climate change reports on businesses and policy here. We talked about Nuclear Energy, how Japanese companies respond to and lobby government about climate guidance, and education about climate change and things we can do to help if we want while living in Japan. I hope you find this conversation as useful as I did.
Learn more at Influence Map: https://influencemap.org/
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with my friend Misha, who left Japan, but came back again after starting his online coaching platform business called Carrus. We dig into burnout and hustle culture, meditation and self-improvement, and how hard it really is to get a job at big tech companies in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Check out https://www.carrus.io/ and Misha's Substack at https://mishayurchenko.substack.com/about
Other things we mentioned:
Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart - https://amzn.to/3putNTD
Gabor Mate Lecture about Trauma and Healing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3WzMpjtkrs
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:23 Leaving Japan and Coming Back
05:05 Being Effective When Working For Yourself
09:12 Which Thinkers Helped You Avoid Burnout?
13:14 Why Do People Get Cancer?
17:39 Why Trying Too Hard Can Be a Problem
20:18 Starting Carrus
26:15 What is the Amazon Interview REALLY Like?
29:55 Is It Hard To Run A Business From Japan?
37:12 Outro
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm doing something a bit different, and sharing some of the lessons I have learned from our most popular guests.
Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links):
00:00 Intro
00:29 Immerse Yourself in Japanese
02:59 Starting a School
04:01 Love and Respect Are Everything
04:52 Exploit the Talent Gap
06:55 Save Money on your Apartment
11:23 Presentation Zen
15:00 Learning Japanese is About Mindset
16:51 Don't Start a School With Your Spouse
19:10 Preparation Builds Confidence
20:53 Outro
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode177
On this episode I'm speaking with my boss at JIJ, Peter Lackner, the man behind the curtain at Jobs in Japan. We go into when Japan’s job market for foreigners will normalise, how you can stand out with a video interview especially if you’re a non-native speaker of English, and some basic rules about visas that surprisingly few foreigners are aware of. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please consider giving us a rating on iTunes if you are enjoying Inside Japan.
Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I spoke with Jojo, an English teacher turn photographer in Japan whose photos really inspired me in my own photography. We talk about starting out in a creative career in Japan, how inspiration can come from anywhere once you’ve decided to do creative work, and how connections turn into paying clients. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Check out Jojo's work at @jojo.photo.productions on Instagram.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Pio, who is a partner at House Tokyo, a new all-service fashion design studio in Tokyo. I love her story because it shows that no matter where you come from, if you start with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn, you can build something really awesome in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Check out https://house.tokyo and @house.tokyo on Instagram.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Why did you join House Tokyo?
02:07 How did House Tokyo start?
03:45 Were there any difficult regulation barriers?
05:12 What's your background and why Japan?
06:03 What's unique about Japan fashion?
07:10 What surprised you starting House?
08:34 What has gone into starting House?
09:30 Was it hard to make a factory?
10:40 How did you get the money together?
11:58 What do you attribute your success to?
13:24 How do you convince people to work with you?
14:29 What advice would you give to entrepreneurs in Japan?
Check out the audio version on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inside-japan-podcast/id983335320
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMWLgXvNCKvYFGho65qwn
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-japan-podcast
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to https://jobsinjapan.com.
InsideJapan #Episode174
I talked to Pablo Riveros, Director founder CEO of Tsunagaru Edutech to understand the state of technology in schools in Japan, how to help teachers to use it, and whether AI is coming for teacher’s jobs. I hope you like this conversation and if you do, please share it with a friend.
Check out: https://www.tsunagaru-edutech.com/
Check out the video podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/pFxJkQizkPM
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Adam Kardos, Owner of English Access who created a fun interactive game that helps children to learn English. We talk about the failures of the grammar translation method, how kids actually learn languages and Adam’s audacious goal of taking rote learning out of the classroom, to free up teachers to meaningfully connect the dots with their students.
Check out Gamerize Dictionary: https://gamerize-dictionary.com/en/
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This is the last in our three part series with Simon Moran. If you haven’t heard the other podcasts already, we talked about the myth of self-sponsoring a visa, and why you shouldn’t start an English school, and this time we’re going to talk about whether it is possible to make a viable long term living as an English teacher in Japan. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Please give us a 5* rating on iTunes: https://apple.co/3wmo1qh
Part 1 "There's no such thing as Self-Sponsoring your visa in Japan": https://youtu.be/X3Vi2hE9G08
Part 2 "Don't start an English School": https://youtu.be/0BGE0b5lwwI
Mentioned in the podcast:
Join ETJ: https://ltprofessionals.com/etj/
Join JALT: https://jalt.org/
Join OTJ: https://onlineteachingjapan.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Living Wage as an English Teacher in Japan?
05:18 How Can You Avoid the Glass Ceiling?
08:04 Digital Transformation in Education in Japan
15:20 Digital WON'T Replace Teachers
17:15 Japan's English Teachers Need Modernisation
25:44 Role of English Teachers in the Future
29:34 Importance of Qualifications
Check out the audio version on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inside-japan-podcast/id983335320
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMWLgXvNCKvYFGho65qwn
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-japan-podcast
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to https://jobsinjapan.com.
InsideJapan #Episode171
I’m back with Simon Moran to talk about why starting a school is a big mistake for most English teachers living in Japan. So many people think of this as a way to make a better long-term living as an English teacher in Japan, but it is a totally different job than teaching. Even worse, many start with their Japanese spouse dealing with the parents of their students, and it can often have a very negative effect on their relationship as well.
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/0BGE0b5lwwI
#InsideJapan #Episode170
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This is the first in a 3 part series of podcasts with Simon Moran, the owner of Modern English. He’s been in Japan for a while and on this episode we’re going to talk about the myths and misinformation about self-sponsoring your visa. Don’t get mislead by people in Facebook groups or Reddit forums who might get you in trouble with your visa renewal. I hope you learn a lot from this conversation, and come back in the future when we’ll be talking about if its possible to make a good living as a long-term teacher in Japan, and why you shouldn’t start a school.
Check out the video show on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/X3Vi2hE9G08
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode169
On this episode I'm speaking with Ryan who owns My English School in Yamagata, and has lived in the countryside of Japan for over 20 years. We talk about the JET programme, teaching at universities, starting a popular school and hiring good teachers that stick around out in the Inaka in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and if you do, please share it with a friend.
VIDEO PODCAST:
https://youtu.be/x9GeinkQTWw
#InsideJapan #Episode168
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode167
Check out the video podcast on YouTube.
On this episode I'm speaking with Kristel who landed her dream job as a video games media director here in Japan. We talk about having a passion for the work you are in, what it takes to get into the games industry in Japan, as well as what it is actually like day to day. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Kenn Gale, Head of School for No Borders International Schools in Nagoya where I used to live. On this episode we talk about the struggles of keeping teachers, having a real pedagogy as an English school rather than just entertainment, and what changes are coming in education. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/LLJrGasKjBc
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode165
On this episode I'm speaking with Hana, a friend of mine who grew up in Japan and went to international schools here before studying in Canada and working in the US. In this episode we talk about what it’s like growing up as what they call Hafu in Japan, how international school experience shaped her personality, and reverse culture shock after coming back from years overseas. I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links):
00:00 Intro
01:32 Experience growing up as Hafu in Japan
05:28 What are the trade-offs going to international school?
09:20 The spiritual part of Japanese culture
11:14 Cultural differences Japan > Canada > US
13:32 Code switching
19:00 Reverse Culture Shock
23:53 Sponsored Segment JobsinJapan.com
24:23 What Hana missed about Japan in the US
27:15 Do Int'l school kids integrate into Japanese society?
32:06 If not for going to Int'l school...
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode164
I’m very fortunate to be speaking with Dennis Tesolat, who is the General Secretary of the General Union here in Japan. He’s going to tell us about some of your legal rights as a foreigner working in Japan, the university system, and some of the big legal cases that are changing Japan’s laws today. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please give Inside Japan a 5* rating on iTunes if you’re enjoying our fortnightly podcast.
Check out more about the Union in Japan at: https://generalunion.org
Video Podcast:
https://youtu.be/0DOC7ltmHjw
Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links):
00:00 Intro
01:11 Is it worth joining a union?
03:05 My former employer won’t send me paperwork!
05:16 What to do when employers break the law
07:36 When do unions step in?
12:25 What’s wrong with the university job system in Japan?
16:07 Sponsored segment by JobsinJapan.com
16:36 The Union’s legal battles
19:56 Are bigger companies easier to negotiate with?
25:40 English teacher’s wages going down over time
27:51 Boards of Education in Japan
30:47 Bankruptcy of Nova
34:25 More info and Outro
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode163
On this episode I’m talking with Helene Uchida, a certified teacher who has been in Japan for over 40 years. She owns and manages Little America, a school in Fukuoka that’s been around since 1979, and has some valuable insights about what teachers NEED to do to help Japanese learners to actually improve their English.
Find out more about Helene’s work at https://www.littleamerica-es.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:57 In Japan for 40 years, why?
01:51 Difference between teaching in US and Japan
03:15 How much has Japan changed in 40 years?
05:06 What’s missing in the public education system in Japan?
09:37 How to make your classroom work better
11:16 How has Judo informed your teaching?
16:00 Helene’s school origin story
17:01 Sponsored segment https://jobsinjapan.com
17:30 How to grow a new English school
18:59 Speaking Japanese in the English classroom
20:11 Helene’s teacher organisation
24:09 Montessori Method
26:08 Experiential English learning is KEY
30:05 What has to happen in Japan going forward
32:21 Outro
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Daniel about his travel plans being cancelled at the last minute despite jumping through immigration's rules hoops. Please consider supporting foreigners affected by Japan's travel ban by signing a petition and sending a message here to let the government know what you think.
Border Rules: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
Petition: https://bit.ly/3mqp0l2
Tell Them Your Situation: https://www.isa.go.jp/opinion/en/?fbclid=IwAR0I--tmkcBVJAigPVzNPL2it0cZsjKNlbOzVmv4-z4ukCBm1jBqpCbiORY
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode161
On this episode I'm talking with Cameron Brett, managing director of Randstad professionals and technologies. If you are interested in becoming a recruiter or have recently started, this episode will have a ton of actionable info to help you understand how recruiters can make so much money, and help their clients at the same time. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro
01:06 How much can recruiters make?
02:42 Types of Recruiters
06:10 How has Covid affected recruitment?
09:02 What kind of person does well as a recruiter?
11:10 How do you find good talent?
12:32 LinkedIn in Japan?
14:25 Recruiter skills are entrepreneurial skills
16:01 SPONSORED: JobsinJapan.com
16:30 What is the day to day job like?
21:16 What advice for new recruiters?
26:10 How do recruiters get paid?
34:07 Outro
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode159
On this episode I'm talking with Paul Flint, the owner of Honyaku Plus, a translation company. We go into how people can get their start in translating, whether or not machine translation software is a threat to future translation jobs, and the different skills you need to be an interpreter vs a translator amongst other things. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Video Podcast:
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Paul's Start in Japan
03:25 Weird translations in Japan
04:21 What is translating really like
05:56 Tough to translate
08:02 Google Translate
14:46 Tools of the Translator
18:52 Specialist language in translating
20:19 How to get your first translation job
22:56 How much do translators get paid?
25:10 Why start a translation company over freelancing?
28:39 Difference between translating and interpreting
31:23 Paul's wife's English School
37:34 Wrap Up
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode159
In this episode I spoke with my friend Quint, a professor at Waseda university. He teaches teachers of English in Japan, and we talk about why Japanese students often dislike and abandon learning English. What do many teachers, even trained ones, get wrong when trying to motivate young learners. This is one for the passionate teachers out there, and the people who want to know that there are talented and smart people working on the problem of demotivated English language learners in this country, and that progress is being made little by little. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Find out more about Quint's research at: quint.space
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/RmwDk5XGi7M
Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links):
00:00 Intro
01:13 Quint's Background
02:41 Charlie and Quint both lived in the same tiny countryside town
04:15 What motivated you to go and get your masters?
06:24 Teaching elementary school teacher's programs in Japan
07:12 Making English learning meaningful
11:44 Institutional memory and forgetting learned lessons
12:46 Sponsored Segment for https://JobsinJapan.com
13:17 Digital learning and the effect on students and teachers
15:17 BIG wins: positive changes you can make in your classroom today
18:39 Some things you should know as an untrained English teacher
23:16 Being a father in Japan
28:13 Outro
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
We have all heard of people who stayed in Japan for 10 years teaching as an ALT, but then when they go back to their home country they struggle to find well paying work because they didn't improve their skills while they were here. Kasia tells us all about how people can succeed after Japan, build up valuable skills and find great employment outside of Japan. She's a brilliant guest and incredibly passionate about doing good work and providing value to people.
Find out more about Kasia at https://www.ikigaiconnections.com/
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/fNrTNQZSaSw
0:00 Intro
0:29 Kasia's business Ikigai Connections
1:07 Opportunities for Bilinguals in the US
2:09 What kinds of jobs do people get when they leave Japan?
5:48 Japanese is MORE USEFUL than many other languages in the US
7:58 What if you can't speak Japanese at all?
11:53 Kasia's experience in Japan
14:18 Sponsored Segment for https://jobsinjapan.com
14:56 About the MEXT Scholarship
16:08 What is Ikigai?
24:36 How can you prepare for leaving Japan (someday)?
28:22 Connecting with people (Mindset)
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
InsideJapan #Episode157
Todays episode is a really interesting podcast with Peter Galante, who cofounded innovative language learning which is the parent company of JapanesePod101. I've used Jpod101 for learning Japanese and it's fascinating to hear from the man himself what motivations and philosophies go into building a course for Japanese that works well.
To find out more about JapanesePod101 check out our link here: https://bit.ly/3j3GgLa
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/zcZdmWtXr8A
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode156
I'm flying home to visit my family this Christmas and got some amazing advice from Alex from Hitotoki about restrictions, how to avoid getting turned back at the border and what to do in quarantine once I'm back in Japan. So much useful info for anyone travelling to or from Japan during the pandemic.
Check out Hitotoki's service over HERE and use the code REFJIJ when you book to get a ¥4000 amazon gift card!
Since we recorded this podcast the rules changed a bit, and you can now do an 11 day quarantine instead of 15 days if you have had an approved vaccine. Still too long, I know. Here is the information from the government website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000836955.pdf
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
I could have talked with Ruthie for an hour more. What a brilliant woman who has so much insider knowledge on real estate and business in Japan. She is the first western woman to get the Takken Real Estate licence in Japan and this podcast is just pure useful information from start to finish.
Check out more from Ruth at Jarman-International.com
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode153
Jared always wanted to build this business, where he is able to travel around Japan and help others do the same without needing to find expensive ryokan or deal with public transport. In this podcast I talk with him about kitting out vehicles with foldaway beds, cooking facilities, desks and solar panels to make a great all-in-one travel experience in Japan.
Check out DreamDrive.life
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode153
Peter is an absolutely great guest because he knows the jobs industry inside and out. In this podcast he'll teach you everything you need to know to get paid more, get interviews with a rock solid cover letter and resume, and recognise red flags in job descriptions so you can really enjoy your life here in Japan.
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/RWrNlFyBSYk
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Bruno is an inspiring guest because he came to Japan with almost no Japanese ability, but saw an opportunity in Hokkaido to start a cafe that would become a focal point for the local community. We talk about building a business in Japan (relevant for all businesses, not just coffee), booming during the pandemic and connecting with local culture.
Check out Bruno's Cafe at https://www.hoccino.com/
Video Podcast:
https://youtu.be/jPl-as0c33I
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
InsideJapan #JapanPodcast Episode 151
Matthew Barnes is an Olympics journalist from the NBC station in Columbus Ohio, and he's here in Tokyo reporting on the Olympics. If you wanted to know what is going on behind the scenes, Covid rules for the Olympics and how the games are being run, then this podcast is going to be fascinating for you!
Video Podcast:
https://youtu.be/HfhS_ZcObH8
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Episode #150 #InsideJapan
Daniel is a university professor in Tokyo and in this episode shares with us his teaching philosophies and how he helps his Japanese students to believe in themselves and get over their fear of speaking English.
Check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d1DsXpeiYfs
Garr Reynolds is a fascinating guest, who tells us all about his principles for dynamic and engaging presentations, whether you're talking on the TED stage or teaching a Zoom class.
Find out more about Garr on his website: https://www.garrreynolds.com/
Video Version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/rFUNrFNIE9U
Episode #148 #InsideJapan
A fantastic episode with Harry Bossert all about how he came to Japan to work in the anime industry. In it he shares his amazing story and advice on what skills you need to learn to get a job in animation (and you don't have to become an artist as there are tons of different jobs and skills involved).
Harry's Modern Warfare YouTube video: Modern Warfare
Harry's YouTube: Bonyari Boy
Twitter: @Bonyari_Boy
Instagram: @harrybonyari
This week I talked with Rachel Ferguson about her amazing business Ryozan Park. She has the mission to empower working families in Japan with a school, a co-working space and share apartments that are truly focused on community and care. Rachel has a very interesting background in Japan, from starting out at Nova, to working in television, and now to being an entrepreneur. I hope you enjoy the podcast!
Check out Ryozan Park job posts HERE.
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/lwueyXbYD2k
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
This is a fantastic conversation with John, a freelance journalist living and working in Tokyo. He's written for Wired Japan, Global Finance and he co-wrote Startup Guide Tokyo. What's crazy is that he started out in Japan on the JET programme like so many others, but has managed to find a way to pursue his passion of writing here.
⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:51 What kind of journalism do you do?
03:07 How did you change from the JET program to writing?
06:55 How did you move from writing for the UN to freelance writing?
10:38 How is writing different in Japan from the West?
12:03 Different types of writing work you can find in Japan (or anywhere)
13:36 Learning about how to write properly (for specific audiences)
17:30 The Economist Style Guide
19:00 Writing in Japan
25:27 LinkedIn is alive again, and how to use it to get opportunities
29:29 Write about what you care about
Economist Style Guide: https://amzn.to/2RMbFqK
Listen on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform.
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
What an awesome and useful interview. Tyson really knows his stuff, because he has started not only multiple English schools in Japan, but he is the first westerner to start a Japanese school in Japan too!
Video Podcast:
https://youtu.be/eG3wFjd7jIA
Check out what Tyson is doing:
Japan Switch Podcast: japanswitch.com/podcast
Japanese Lessons Online/In Person: japanswitch.com
Job Hunting Advice: jobs.bfftokyo.com
If you like the show, give us a rating on iTunes!
Timestamps:
5:30 - You started both an English and a Japanese school here in Japan. Which one was harder to start and why?
7:45 - Questions to ask yourself before starting your own English school if you are a teacher
11:30 - Why did you start Japan Switch?
14:15 - How much Japanese do you need for working in Japan?
18:00 - Why Japan Switch didn't struggle as much because of the pandemic
21:00 - How about community centers for learning Japanese?
23:30 - Japanese study apps
25:00 - What does Japan Switch do differently?
Listen on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform.
This is an awesome interview about how to learn Japanese so that you can speak with Japanese people, and if they close their eyes they would think you are a native Japanese speaker!
Martin is so passionate about languages and can speak many to fluency, including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Thai. Learn how to speak Japanese fluently from this polyglot on the Inside Japan Podcast!
If you like the show, give us a rating on iTunes!
Video Podcast:
https://youtu.be/54wxS-b_yc0
This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This episode of the podcast is all about learning Japanese while in an English only working environment.
This is why SO MANY people don't learn Japanese while they are here; it's super hard to study when your work is 100% in English. You can only say "I don't need a plastic bag" at the convenience store so many times before you've mastered it... Also take a look at this book, the 5 year diary, that Dallas mentioned in the discussion: https://amzn.to/2QSReYJ
We talk about:
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Starting with Chinese and switching to Japanese (and how much more in-demand Japanese really is outside Japan)
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Strategies for learning Japanese while working in English-only environments
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The best study habits that make getting to N1 easier and more fun!
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The Podcast is back BABY! With our new host, Charlie and now with VIDEO! This first episode is all about staying fit and healthy in Japan.
Japanese food is so amazing! Gyms in Japan are so expensive! That's why after years of living here so many people give up on their fitness goals. Well Ben is here to set you straight, WITHOUT having to give up your favourite Japanese foods or joining office work parties. Find out more from Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.silverman3
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This week I give my exist interview with the questions being asked by the new host of the show... Charlie! The show is definitely in good hands. Enjoy, and thanks.
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This week is my last show. The show will continue (more on that next week!), but I won't be on it. Before you listen to this week's episode, I want you to know I am extremely grateful that you let me talk to you for as ever many episodes as you did. I couldn't keep doing it without you.
(P.S. Got a few emails so I'm just going to leave this here. The following link is my ebook. You can buy it for $0.00, or more if you like. You are under no obligation to do so, but obviously I am extremely grateful to those that choose to support that way.)
"Get Your Mind Right" - Ebook
Thanks again, and as always, have more fun.
If you'd like to hear the complete story of my work in Japan and this podcast, here is your link:
10-Episode Retrospective
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This week I talk about my experience with Sony Bank, a lesser known option when it comes to international transfers. Did I like it? Did I hate it? Was it better than transferwise? Listen and learn.
Sony Bank Transferwise
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This week Charley drops in to talk with me and Anming about how he started his career in Japan with startups, ending up with his current HR position with Zenmarket.
Charley on Linked In Zenmarket on JobsinJapan.com
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This week is a very old school episode in which I talk about teaching English! The perfect first day as an ALT, specifically. Enjoy.
Further Reading:
Your Perfect First Day Legendary Lunchtimes
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This week I introduce my new cohost, Anming, and we go over how to make Youtube a job while in Japan, or anywhere else really. Feedback is especially important on this episode, since this is a pretty big change over the past 500 episodes. Let me know what you think and onwards and upwards.
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This week I go over the classic mistakes that everyone makes when trying to get a job in Japan. These are literally common sense. I also go over why you need to do an On-demand Interview on jobsinjapan.com if you haven't already. Seriously. If you want to work in Japan and aren't currently, there is no reason for you not to have done so.
The On-Demand Interview Page -> On-Demand Interview
As I annoyingly (for myself) promised, here are the previous interviews I've done with HR people (I'm sure I missed a few):
Thomas - JET to HR John - JET to HR in a skiing resort Cara - JET to HR Philip - Dispatch Company HR Elliot - Resort HR in Niseko
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This week as the last show of the year I go through what I think are the two types of people that are most successful in Japan, and what makes them so. I also explain just a few of the positive aspects of working in Japan, while of course not ignoring the negative aspects as well. Knowledge is Power.
Have a great New Year and I'll see you in 2021.
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This week I go over a great video that you all should check out about 3 hidden truths of dispatch English teaching companies. Go watch the video first, then listen to this for maximum satisfaction. Enjoy! (I also talk about Interac's newest video about 5 myths about the company.)
Check the video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDAiyehf-HA Check out his appearance here -> https://altinsider.com/podcast160/ Check out Interac's video I ask talk about here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyMiJOCvcY
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This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com dropped in to give us a direct line to the current pulse of the job market in Japan. Are things improving? Still doom and gloom? Is it actually a GOOD time to be looking for a job in Japan? All this, and a complete overview of the great new resume interview feature over at JobsinJapan.com.
Check it out here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDHlQ5qzGs
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I started recording this week thinking I would talk about why I think Japan is so interesting to so many people around the world. I ended up doing that, but I also added a healthy dose of self-reflection on the importance of being happy with yourself, no matter what country you happen to be living in. Enjoy!
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This week David from Expat Empire dropped in to talk about his career spanning multiple countries (including a healthy stint in Japan), and how he didn't sacrifice his career by pigeonholing himself into living in only one country.
Check out his book specifically about finding work in Japan here -> Passport to Working in Japan
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It feels good to be back! This week it's a recap episode talking about what happened during the last two months while the 10-week leaving Japan special was rolling along. Next week we return to regularly scheduled programming!
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This week we end the 10-week leaving Japan special with just me, talking about stuff. Thanks so much for listening. I really mean that.
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special appearance from Mrs. ALTInsider. We talk a lot about her odyssey of getting a VISA to live in America and more random topics. Enjoy!
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special questions and answers from people on twitter, Facebook and the discord. Good grab bag of stuff. Only two episodes left in this series! Enjoy!
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with the tale of me making the jump from ALT work to 100% freelance. It was scary, (and frankly still is scary), but I've managed to avoid homelessness for 6 years so hopefully I can keep it going. Maybe you can too. Listen and learn!
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of starting this very website and podcast. It's in a very different place than it was in 2015, but I'm happy with the path its taken. Nothing about Japan hear, this eppie is all about making money online.
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of how I studied Japanese, why my Japanese knowledge is hemorrhaging (though I am a freelance translator), and what I would do differently if I had to start learning Japanese all over again.
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of my social life in Japan, and how I used alcohol a bit too much to fill in the gaps in my emotional state. Never thought I'd make an episode about this, but here we are. Enjoy.
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We continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with my retrospective of my ALT career. It includes what I did well, what i did not so well, what I would do differently, and my thoughts on the job as a whole. Enjoy
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This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with some the beginning of my work in Japan, which started at the now defunct Eikaiwa, GEOS. Listen and learn about my overall thoughts of Eikaiwa teaching, why I wasn't evaluated highly at the job, and why I quit before my first year was up. Enjoy.
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This week we start the 10-week leaving Japan special with some of my backstory, why I actually came to Japan, and my experience of actually landing and getting ready to start my first job in the country.
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This week Tony from Japankyo.com and The Japan Station podcast drops in to share his tale of working in Japan as a JET, and then keeping his "working in Japan" career alive, even after returning to his home country. Enjoy!
Here is my appearance on his show! -> Working and Teaching in Japan
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This week I'm speaking to the people that are beginning or might begging their working in Japan journey. In my opinion, the earlier you make some key decisions the more successful you will be. What are those decisions? Listen and learn.
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This week William joins the show to ask a common question I get, and I answer it live. Big thanks for @famicomplicated for the help in answering this one!
Here is the job listing we talk about -> University Job Openings
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This week I look over one of the first things I ever wrote for this site in 2015 or so, my ebook entitled "Get Your Mind Right", 10 Steps to Ensure you have as much fun as possible in your time in Japan. Does it hold up? Listen and see what you (and I) think.. Download it yourself here -> Get Your Mind Right
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This week I spoke with returning guest Daniel about how he managed to turn his career with JET into his own teaching company in America, in a niche he was very comfortable with, Japanese people wanting to learn English!
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This week I spoke with myself about how you can know what to look for to avoid teaching English scams that are unfortunately a very real thing that people get caught up in from time to time. Enjoy, and stay safe out there!
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This week I spoke with Akil, a fellow long-termer in Japan that has some very interesting stories and opinions to share. We talk the crash of NOVA, freelance private lessons full-time, side hustles, and a lot more. Enjoy and check out his show here-> Akil in Japan
Links Mentioned:
The NOVA Crash Episode "Microaggressions" Article
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This week I spoke with Nicholas, a member of the ALTTO team that has put together an incredible resource over at ALTTO.net, in hopes to change the ALT game. A noble (and 100% free) cause worth following. TLDR= make ALTs better and conditions will improve.
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This week I talked with Kevin, live from his corona quarantine hotel room. Kevin managed to enter Japan, during the corona virus travel ban from America. How? Why? Who? Listen in and learn for yourself.
Here is Kevin's reddit post on the subject for more detail: https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/hesjme/my_experience_entering_the_country_and/
A story from someone else entering Japan based on "humanitarian" grounds: https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/hne11d/exiting_and_reentering_japan_based_on/
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This week I talk with myself about why I missed the show last week and answer a very common question that has been filling my inbox for a while now. To sum it up, "I got hired to work in Japan in 2020, what do?" Enjoy.
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This week I talk with Paul, returning guest and University Teacher of English to talk all about his job, what he thinks of the current university job market, and he introduces his new teaching resources: efl.digital (Now called TeacherTools.Digital)
Be sure to check it out for free here-> efl.digital For 50% off until the end of 2020, use code “ALT-INSIDER-2020”!
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This week I talk with Peter, a working in Japan veteran that has both started his own Eikaiwa and Aviation English school. Starting Eikaiwas is fairly common (Though starting successful ones is rare), but Aviation English is not something I knew existed. Listen and learn all about both this week.
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This week I talk with Thomas, a former 5-year JET turned HR/Recruitment guy. Many people turn to HR after being an ALT, but few can make it work long term. Today I ask Thomas how he has done just that. Enjoy!
Previous episode with Thomas/Albo -> Episode 36!
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This week I talk with myself and answer some questions I got from the mailbag:
I want to keep my job in America while working in Japan, will I have enough freetime to do that? How can people spend years in Japan and not learn Japanese? I can't find any motivation to learn Japanese... what should I do? What's the future of the University Teaching Job Market? Can I work outside of my Eikaiwa/ALT job even though the contract says I can't?
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This week I talk with Whitney, another great entry in my mini series interviewing people that I watched on Youtube before coming to Japan myself. Whitney had a great time on JET, but decided to jump into big city life after only a year. After captaining his own ship for several years, he decided to head home. From JET to selling wine to tough decisions, lots of great stuff in this one. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I talk with Emili, someone new to Japan and new to a career in the hotel industry. She has a very interesting perspective and is still trying to find her feet in her Japan career. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I talk with Kasia, the person behind ikigaiconnections.com. Kasia has done it all, and has had tons of unique experiences both inside Japan and out thanks to pursuing her interests and passions to their maximum. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I talk with Gerome, an organizer for the Tozen Union. We talk all things working in Japan, from being an ALT during these troubling corona times to newly hired JET strategy to why joining a union is a good idea for anybody working in Japan, not just ALTs that are working more than 29.5 hours a week. Enjoy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I talk with Daniel about being an actor, model, narrator, and sudden star of gaijins-in-Japan twitter thanks to a spot on the news in front of a McDonalds. He shared lots of fresh and extremely unique views on a lot of things. Enjoy.
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This week I answer a question I received in the mailbag. To sum the question up, "I was accepted to work at an Eikaiwa in September of 2020... what do?" I answer that question and a lot more this week.
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This week I am joined by journalist Michael Penn to talk all about moving from English teacher to University Teacher to Journalist, and of course we talk about all that anyone is talking about these days:the coronavirus. Enjoy and stay safe out there.
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This week I am joined by an Epidemilogist and a Forensic Scientist to get the straight talk about coronovirus. What it is, what you can do to protect yourself as much as possible, and what the future might hold. Enjoy and stay home as much as you can.
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[Check out Stephen on Twitter: Twitter] [Check out Brian on Twitter: Twitter] Past Episodes with these Guys:
Stephen on Shochu Brian on Corona Brian on being a Forensic Scientist Brian Interviews Me
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This week I am joined by Maisy, a freelance tabletop game translator. How does she get clients? How did she learn Japanese? How does she manage her time? Listen and learn. Enjooooy.
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This week I am joined by Anming, a former teacher in Japan and China who is now in grad school. We had a great conversation about her experiences in China, why she doesn't want to teach anymore, and how she learned Chinese AND Japanese in a relatively short amount of time. Enjooooy.
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This week Mark from Find-My-Teacher.Com drops in this week to explain how it is very possible to make private lessons work as a full-time gig in Japan. Enjooooy.
The Books Mentioned:
Time to Talk by Shane Business Result by Oxford
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This week forensic scientist Brian drops in to share his knowledge of the coronavirus. Do you need to wear a mask? How long is this going to last? Do you need to buy toilet paper? Find out this week!
Brian's Previous Visits:
Brian's First Visit (General Work Talk) Brian Interviews Me Brian's Experience Building a House
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This week Peter and his 10-year+ career of hiring people in Japan drop in and we hit various topics all about working in Japan in 2020. Enjoy.
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Special episode this week. Mrs. ALTInsider enters the booth to talk about how we met, being in an international marriage, fears of moving to America, and a lot more. Enjoy.
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This week "Christopher" dropped in to talk about his experience of being accused of Corporal Punishment as an ALT in Japan. Lots to be learned from this week for teachers in any capacity. Enjoooy.
(I wrote an article touching on this topic a long time ago.
Read it here -> Friendly, not Friends)
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This week returning guest Jake Nalton drops in to talk about what has happened since his last visit (which was over 3 years ago!) and how he has continued to progress in his career. (Spoiler: it involves a lot of hard work)
Enjoooy.
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This week I talk with Taryn about her career so far that has taken her through the JET Program, Tokyo Cheapo, and a lot more. Not she's kickin it in London with an awesome podcast of her own that you can check out here -> Where We Are (with Taryn Siegel)
Enjoooy.
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This week I talk about how the state on online content in Japan is.......lacking. Also some cream pie talk. Click bait. Enjoy.
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This week I talk with Paprika Girl, a 17-year AD in Japan that started her Japan career out as a university student. Want to get into the TV industry? Listen in an learn how she did it. Enjoooy.
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This week I talk with John, former JET turned HR/Marketing person up in Hakuba, Nagano. John knew he wanted to keep working in Japan, but he didn't want to teach forever. Listen in this week to learn how he managed to make the jump. Enjooooy.
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This week I go over the last 12 months worth of podcast: the highs, the lows, and the future. Lots of rambling, zero content about working in Japan. If you enjoy that sort of thing, enjoy! If not, I'll see you in the New Year with some normal episodes! Happy new year to all.
My Fav Episodes of the Year!
The Bankruptcy of NOVA Interview with Interac Interview w/Glen Wood about his lawsuit
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This week I take with Jessie, a former Yamato Damacy member, former JET, former IT guy, and now still IT but pizza joint/craft beer opener! It was a pleasure to speak with Jessie about his work history and just incessant drive to take his ideas to the next level. Anyone can have ideas, few can make them happen like Jessie can.
P.S. go watch a Yamato Damacy episode because they really are a part of Jvlog history that I think is not remembered enough! Go watch some episodes here. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I explain the thinking behind my decision to leave Japan in 2020. No ranting and raving, just a chill chat with you my friends. (The podcast will continue though after I move back, at least as long as it's still fun.)
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There week I am joined by Jason, current game engineer and parent raising his kids in Japanese... in America. He also has a history of studying in Japan, so its a really well rounded episode this week. Enjoooy.
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There week I am joined by two different parts on the music industry: Dave, an artist that recently toured Japan, and Daniel, former magazine editor and now current Japan artist tour organizer. Enjoy this look into a very interesting world this week.
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Check out more from Coelho & Ridnell -> Music | Video Check out more from Daniel and Saiko -> Saiko Website [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com]
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There is plenty of Pachinko content out there, but most of it left me with a question: How do you win? This week I cover the subject in depth by first going over the history and then how you win at this mysterious part of Japanese culture.
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Check out more about Pachinko->
Pachi Pros: Bringing Down the House AMA with Pachinko Machine Maker The History of Pachinko Winning Pachinko: The Game of Japanese Pinball
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This week maydaysan drops in again to provide the follow-up to his previous visit to the show about starting a new job in digital marketing. How was his first foray into the world of non-teaching jobs in Japan? Find out this week.....
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This week David drops in fresh from his move to Vietnam to explain why he chose to move there after a 5-year stint in Japan that he describes as being a great time. He also is a big part of ALT Training Online and lots of other projects that are very interesting as well. Enjooooy.
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This week Shochu connoisseur Stephen dropped in to talk all about he put the work into to take his passion for shochu about as far as it can possibly go. Check out the links to his stuff below.
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This week's I spoke to Peter at JobsinJapan.com about their new Video Interview system. This looks to be a game-changer as it allows job seekers to go beyond just being some qualifications on a resume.
In short: Now you can show off your smarts and personality in a video designed to make you look good.
You will stand out to employers busy employers that do not have the time to interview everyone. Now you can get some face-time with them on your own schedule.
It is super easy, I even took one to try this out and it took me about 20 minutes. The video interview consists of a number of general interview questions (not specific to any one role or position) which you could expect during a live interview. Click a button and the question comes up, think about the response and the recording starts (multiple attempts per question).
As this feature just launched (beta), the support team at JobsinJapan.com invited only a number of people based on their profile. If you have not received an invitation, please request one at info@jobsinjapan.com.
You can hear about it this week......good luck with your job search.
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This week I talk SOP extraordinaire Guzzie all about what makes a good SOP, the worst mistakes people make with their SOP, and how is life on the JET program is working out for him. Enjoooy.
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This week I talk about the consumption in Japan being raised to 10%, what it means for you, a short history of taxes in Japan, and give an overview of the other changes that came with this tax hike. Enjoooy.
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Goodnight sweet Prince. 2012-2019
This week I talk with James, idol group producer, former Japanese university student and a lot more. My favorite line from James was something to the effect of, "when I find the most difficult thing, that's exactly what I want to do." Very fun talk.
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This week I talk with Glen Wood, a man in the middle of a paternity leave harassment case in Japan. Give it a listen, and if you want to take some action check out the links below. If this is the first you're hearing of this check, check out this vid for a quick summary. -> No More Paternity Harassment, No More Maternity Harassment!
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This week I talk with the man behind jlptbootcamp.com, a website designed to help you pass the JLPT. We've had a vey similar path through our time in Japan, so it was really fun to chat with Mac about his time as an Eikaiwa teacher turned translator/website creator. Enjoy.
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This week I speak with hilarious Youtuber MaydaysaninJapan about his career as an Eikaiwa teacher, then ALT, and now digital marketer. If you haven't checked out his stuff yet stop what you are doing and do so now.
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This week I speak with fellow podcaster Thersa about her extremely unique podcast called Uncanny Japan. We talk all things supernatural, her thoughts on the scary side of Japan, and of course about her podcasting and writing. Enjoooy.
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This week I speak with life long language learner and creator of lingq.com Steven Kaufmann about the methods he uses when learning a new language, the important of input, and what kind of time and emotional investment is required to learn a new language. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I go over the biggest scandal in the history of English education in Japan. The 2007 Downfall of NOVA. So why did it happen? How were the teachers, students and managers affected? Isn't NOVA still around? All these questions and more answered this week. Easily the most researched show I've ever done. Enjoooy.
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Transpacificradio's interview with NOVA teachers (Wayback Machine) (Audio Version) "It may be ova for NOVA" (Black Otaku) "Stranded foreign teachers left penniless after Nova's fall" (Japan Today via Wayback Machine) "NOVA: The Dumbest Guys in the Room" (Facts, Failures and Frauds) Cover Story: Nova fallout (asahi.com via Wayback Machine) "Things to know if your employer is on verge of bankruptcy" (Japan Today) The Cooling Off System (National Consumer Affairs Center of JAPAN) "Nova unable to pay its employees" (Check the comments! - Global Voices) "A Castle Built on Sand" (Let's Japan via Wayback Machine) Nova dealt penalty for deception (Japan Times) Trevor In Japan - Game Over (Nova Teacher about to be evicted video) Broke in Japan - NOVA (Video about a foreigner left pennyless)
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This week I go over the 30 year history of the ALT position, and then give some thoughts on the state of the position in 2019? Is it STILL a good job?
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MEXT's 2018/2020 "New Course Of Study In Foreign Language Education" Plan Team-teaching in Japanese public schools:Fissures in the ALT industry What’s an ALT?
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This week BlUnk drops in to share his unique path through Japan. Currently a tobi, he has an interesting outlook on things and walks us through his career and adventures, which include accomplishing his goal of meeting Beat Takeshi (and talking to him for over an hour). Sit back and enjoy.
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This week former JET and HR Manager Cara (and former guest #1, #2, #3), drops in to explain exactly why she is leaving Japan, which includes some feelings of rascism, sexism and just plain ol' not having fun. She wrote about it in more detail here -> How Living in Japan is Driving Me Insane… and How I’m Attempting to Stay Sane Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week JET CIR Mitchel drops in to share with us his story of getting on the JET Program, what his job is like as a CIR, and if there is any truth to the JapanToday.com article claiming there are "raising tensions" between foreigners and Japanese people in Japan. Enjoooy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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Higgins in Japan is a former dispatch ALT turned Direct Hire ALT. Orrin is a former JET turned Direct Hire ALT. This week we discuss the changes coming to the industry in 2020, and finish up with a nice chat about things to think about before working in Japan. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week I go over the changes coming to the ALT world, and what it might mean for Direct Hire ALTs, and the entire industry in general.
The General Union Article University of Osaka Summary
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This week Rhys drops in to tell his tale of getting to Japan on the JET Program, jumping around with a few different positions, and then landing with Link Japan Careers Inc., the company responsible for hiring ALTs for Interac and many other companies. Lots of things to help your job search sprinkled throughout this one. Enjooooy.
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This week Dan drops in to tell us his tale of how he took a skateboarding brand from America to Japan, and then ending up starting a cooking company in Japan with A LOT of cool stops in between. Lots of twists and turns in this one. Enjoooy.
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This week Elizaveta drops in to walk us through her career in the music industry, which has led her to being a Japan-based singer that just finished a tour. Enjoy!
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This week I answer the following 5 questions in entertaining fashion:
Do you need a TEFL? What's the best way to learn Japanese? Japanese people always speak to me in English.. what should I do? I can't find a non-teaching job and I've been trying really hard... I work in Pakistan. I can drive. Can you find me a job?
(References)
How I learned Japanese What's the right TEFL for you? The Last Solo show about the aging Japan
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This week 3-year JET Daniel drops in to tell us all about his stint in the military in Yokosuka (Ryo's old stomping grounds Shenmue fans), being a JET for 3 years (and dealing with someone in his town breaking contract), and finally starting his own education business back in the states. Enjoooy.
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A legend from Jvlogging's golden years, 33Sammi32 dropped in this week to talk about becoming a Japanese speaking bad ass, overcoming her gaijin complex in an extremely productive way, and leaving the island to go to another island.
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This week University Lecturer Paul drops in and I asked him about how he got his current job, how he is trying to get more tech into the Japanese classroom, and all about writing graded readers. Enjooooy.
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This week University Teacher Ian drops in to regale us with his tale that started with a high school trip, into the financial world, and then into University teaching. Enjooooy.
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This week its a solo show with me explaining a bit about Japan's population problem, the only truely viable solution, and why that solution might not be all that great in the end. Enjoy and let me know what you thought of this new experimental sort of show!
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Zach finished 5 years on JET and then wasn't sure what he would do. After learning that the Japanese corporate rat race wasn't for him, he found a new path through networking. Want to find your own new path? Emulate him.
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This week Jonathan drops in to tell us all about the business he just started in Japan, how he decided that Japan was the place he wanted to be, and how it's never too late to do something new.
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This week Jason from Digino drops in to explain another option for those wanting to get into teaching, those looking to make a few bucks, and those who maybe just want to see if teaching is for them in the first place. Enjoy.
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JET Application Guide Becoming a Teacherpreneur
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This week Tyson makes his second appearance to talk about his new venture, Japan Switch. After starting 7 English schools, Tyson has opened his first Japanese school and he may just be the first foreigner to ever do so. What was the idea behind the Japanese school? When is it right for you to start your own school? This and many more questions, answered in this eppie. Enjoy.
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Tyson's First Appearance on the Show The Most Comprehensive Guide to JHS Events in Japan on the Internet The Ultimate Guide on How to Make Japanese Friends (written by Tyson)
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This week I talk with Direct Hire Danny about how he landed his position, his teaching style that earned him a direct hire job, and what exactly changed when he made the jump from dispatch ALTing. Enjoy.
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This week I talk with David from TESOLJapan.com about how important the TESOL is in 2019, what it can do for your teaching career in Japan, and then we dive into a long talk about the current ALT system based on David's experience in BOE's around Japan. Enjoy.
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This week I talk with Graeme, a two-time passer of N1, 30 year translator, and all around driven dude. I wish I had half as much drive as he does to just never stop learning. Enjoy. (Last Week's Episode about NHK)
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This week I explain what NHK and the "NHK man" really are and what your options are if and when they come knocking on your door.... be afraid.
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This week I talk with Peter from JobsinJapan about what he learned at the latest ETJ expo from employers in Japan, and we also talk about you should do if you lose your ALT job during the "free agency" period of Late January - Early March. Enjoooy.
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Topics
03:28 - What is an ETJ Expo? 08:30 - Stupid mistakes people make on online resumes 15:10 - Should teaching in Japan be thought of as an entry-level position? 20:28 - What should you to do prepare for if you dispatch company loses its contract? 24:20 - What is the ALT Free Agency period?
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This week I talk with Amanda, creator of the awesome Facebook Group Tokyo Expat Network, an awesome resource for foreigners living in Japan. We talk all about why she started the group, the potential benefits of having a large Facebook Group, and how she fosters her community. Enjoy. (Last Week's Episode with Interac)
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Last Week's Episode
02:47 - Intro 04:15 - How Amanda started the Facebook Group 07:15 - What did you feel when you learned that you were going to move to Japan? 12:30 - Have you gotten any opportunities from having a Facebook Group this large? 16:10 - Any Live Events planned? 23:00 - What are your future plans? 29:45 - My advice for Amanda
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This week I talk with Andy, a person that started as an ALT with Interac and has done much more through his many steps up the corporate ladder of the company. Thanks to Interac and Andy for this! Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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Topics
02:22 - All about Andy's current position 05:10 - Andy started as a normal ALT, but then got assigned to a "high level" school 10:01 - Is it OK to use Japanese in the classroom? 15:20 - Making the jump from Managing Coordinator to Company Managing Coordinator 18:50 - Getting starting in the Communications side of Interac/ A Normal day for Andy 25:20 - 5-Year guaranteed contracts? 30:00 - What's the workload lof an Interac ALT like in 2019? 33:00 - What do you think of Interac's online public image? 36:11 - Final Advice
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After I talked with the person that placed this ad, I knew I had to learn more. After doing so, I knew she would be perfect for the show. From the JET Program to her second job in Japan in World Record Time, Somee (and Takeshi) from Rainmaker in the house! Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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02:15 - What is Rainmaker? 04:04 - What Somee did before Rainmaker and how she made the jump 08:41 - What Somee does at Rainmaker 16:50 - What makes a good JET in your mind? 18:00 - The Future
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This week I talk to sake brewer Andrew, about how he got his job, what each day entails, and what its like to work for 6 months without a single day off! The passion Andrew has for sake is very clear, and it is always fun to talk to people doing the exact job they want to be doing. Enjoy!
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03:00 - Intro 04:00 - What got Andrew into Japan in the first place (enough to take it as a major in college) 07:00 - How Andrew got his job at a sake brewery 11:58 - What was it like starting at the brewery? What did the other workers think? 14:00 - What an average day is like for Andrew 25:20 - What makes different sakes unique? 29:05 - The future of Andrew's career in sake 40:20 - Best way to drink sake?
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JET Webinar for 2019
02:20 - Intro 04:18 - Moeko's career path leading up to Startup Lady? 07:25 - What drew Amee to Japan and how she started her first company 11:58 - Moeko's Networking Strategy 15:47 - How do you judge the viability of an idea for a company? 19:40 - What are some difficulties associated with starting a company? 25:20 - The future of Startup Lady 27:10 - Final Advice
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Rafael stopped by this week to regale us with his tale of multiple jobs in Japan, both teaching and non-teaching, and eventually deciding Japan wasn't the best place to continue his career. Who says you can't go home? Enjoy!
(Bonus props to Rafael for creating the vintage Japan-esque header image.)
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JET Webinar Link - January 19th 8 pm EST What is Denstu? (Video)
02:20 - Intro 06:00 - How did you get a scholarship to study in Japan? What was it like? 10:13 - I think being a ski-lift attendant would be a sweet job, but what was your experience like? 13:35 - Rafael gets accepted to the JET Program 20:27 - What he thought of JET and his next career move 27:00 - Rafael's first non-teaching job and how he got it 34:20 - Why Rafael decided to leave Japan 43:25 - Final Advice
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State of the show time. (If you like homework you can listen to last year’s edition here.) The hits, the misses, the goals for 2019, my overall thoughts on things, basically everything you never wanted to know about my show. Nothing about working in Japan included here, just behind the scenes podcast contemplation and goals.
Enjoy and have a killer 2019 friend.
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While hopping from non-teaching job to non-teaching job, Mitch has found some great side-hustle for anyone with a bit of extra cash.
This week HR person Kyoko and Trainer Carlos come in to explain what it's like to work at the unique "school", that is known as My Gym. Definitely off the beaten path in terms of the old standard Eikaiwa or ALT jobs. Enjoooy.
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02:59 - Intro - Who are you guys? 04:30 - What's special about My Gym? 08:30 - Is sales a big part of the job? 11:54 - What's the most common resume mistakes you see? 12:45 - What makes a bad teacher? 17:20 - What are some things that you wish you knew when you first came to Japan? 22:10 - Final Advice
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This week I talk with Jake about the death and rebirth of Englipedia (now ALTopedia), why he is still an ALT after passing JLPT N1, and a lot more. Enjoooy.
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04:40 - Intro - Why was Englipedia special? 10:40 - Why Englipedia might have lost its popularity musings 15:23 - How I usually used Englipedia 19:00 - How Jake obtained N1 27:00 - What did you do to try to find work that wasn't teaching after passing? 33:40 - What the future looks like for Jake with his N1 certificate
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This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com drops in to give us a taste of what he shares at the seminars he does all over Japan for both job seekers and employers. Not getting the job you want in Japan? Hey! Listen!
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02:25 - What's been going on with you? What are ETJ Expos? 10:25 - Where employers know most applicants lie on resumes 09:40 - How did you pitch your idea to get your business license? 13:50 - What happened when Peter sued an employer 20:45 - How can you personalize cover letters for similar jobs? 25:23 - Why are there so many horrible resumes and cover letters? 28:22 - Turning a negative into a positive when you're an older job seeker in Japan 32:16 - Closing Advice
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This week entrepreneur Hee Gun drops in to share his unique story of creating the unique space known as Nishiogi Place. Listen, learn, and be unique. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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02:10 - What is Nishiogi Place? 05:40 - Why did you choose to go to college in the US after high school in Japan? 09:40 - How did you pitch your idea to get your business license? 15:00 - What is your meet-up strategy? 19:30 - Is Tokyo the best place to start a business in Japan? 20:23 - Police Sirens 25:20 - What do I do if I have a great idea like you? 27:52 - Closing Advice
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This week University Teacher James drops in to help me clear my inbox out of questions all about being a University Teacher in Japan. Enjooooy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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The Prequel - James First Visit on the Show Where James got his Masters JALT (University Job Board) JREC (University Job Board - Japanese)
03:30 - Why Should We Trust You James? 04:30 - What do you think about the job of University Teacher in Japan as a whole? 13:00 - Is the job more stable than being an ALT or Eikaiwa Teacher? 16:50 - How are you evaluated? 18:40 - How many years on average would it take to find a University Teaching Position after JET? 2155: - What are you responsible for both inside and outside the classroom? 30:25 - Is there any job that is better than University Teacher? 33:30 - Closing Advice
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Kani saw an opportunity to start a coding boot camp in Japan and he made it happen with Code Chrysalis. He quit his stable job in San Francisco, moved the entire family to Japan, and got to work on making it happen. Enjooooy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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02:45 - Intro - What Kani Does in Japan 07:11 - What exactly is a coding bootcamp? 08:10 - "We try to make you feel comfortable being uncomfortable" 09:25 - First steps after coming up with the idea of starting a coding bootcamp in Japan 14:05 - How did you handle your visa and that side of things to get a business started? 18:55 - What are "soft skills"? 22:25 - How long would it take someone to go from zero to having a coding job? 33:00 - What was it like losing the safety of your old job and starting this new venture?
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Charlie has helped many people get jobs in Japan, and accordingly he knows a thing or two about a thing or two about finding work in Japan. On this episode he shares from valuable advice about all aspects of finding work: Resume, Interview, Networking, and a lot more. Enjooooy.
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Surviving the Japanese Winter - My Article on JobsinJapan.com
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02:35 - Intro - What Charlie Does in Japan 03:55 - How do you improve your resume as a teacher? 08:10 - What do you think is the best way to start a career in Japan? 13:00 - Most common resume mistakes 16:10 - Are University Teaching jobs the best teaching jobs to get in Japan? 18:20 - Interview Advice 20:30 - Questions to ask your interviewers 23:05 - How to know if a school is good or bad
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Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I'll teach English and then I'll work towards the job I really want route. He took a calculated different path, and it's one that I think more people should consider as an option. Enjooooy.
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JET Online Application Walkthrough
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02:17 - Intro - Zach's Current Position 05:50 - Why not teach English in Japan after college? 07:00 - Zach's Volunteer work in Japan 11:20 - Zach calculated approach to eventually finding a job in Japan 14:40 - How did you get your job at Pivotal? Why did you leave your previous employer? 30:50 - How much Japanese do you need to work in Japan in tech? 33:00 - How's life in Tokyo?
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Melissa from MY English School drops in this week to talk about her jump from a large chain Eikaiwa to a smaller school, making the move from teacher to HR, and a lot more. Enjooooy.
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03:48 - Intro - What Melissa Does These Days 06:50 - What Melissa thought of working for a Big Eikaiwa chain 09:10 - What made Melissa quit and how she found her next job 12:15 - What makes a smaller school like MY English School different from a national chain? 19:40 - Interview Advice 24:45 - What education or certificates do you like to see on a resume? 28:20 - Does working on JET add anything to your resume? 32:50 - Final Advice
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Tyson drops in this week to talk about working hard (while being a manager at Interac in particular), why passing N1 doesn't guarantee you anything, and his path to starting his own school(s). Enjoy.
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01:24 - Intro - What Tyson does these days 02:20 - What he did when he first got into Japan 06:30 - Tyson's end goal for studying long enough to pass N1 12:30 - N1 doesn't mean you can get whatever job you want 18:55 - Why Tyson became a manager at Interac (It wasn't the money) 23:33 - Why Tyson left Interac and starting One Coin 31:10 - An Average day for him now 34:15 - Final Advice
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An episode 2 years in the making, this week JET Program Coordinator Kiah drops by to share as much as she possibly can about the JET Program to help you get on the program, or get a job in HR like she did as well. Listen, enjoy, share. You rock.
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04:08 - Intro - What Kiah does with the JET Program 10:00 - An Average Day for a JET Recruiter 15:40 - The Full Application Process Explained 26:21 - 5 Tips to avoid getting rejected for the JET Progam 19:50 - Common mistakes foreigners make when working for Japanese Companies? 44:00 - Debunking Myths + Random Q+A 59:00 - Final Thoughts + Interview Advice
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This week, Cross-Cultural Consultant Rochelle drops in to share a bit about what she's learned from her history of working as a consultant in Japan, starting a company, and advice for all the job seekers out there. Enjoy!
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02:35 - Intro 03:00 - Rochelle's current position explained and the start of her career in Japan 06:40 - How she got her first job in Japan 14:23 - What ignited Rochelle's passion to write many books. 19:50 - Common mistakes foreigners make when working for Japanese Companies? 21:10 - Is Japan a hot place to work in 2018? 23:40 - Any advice for job seekers? 26:40 - Any networking advice? 30:00 - Final Thoughts
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This week, former ALT/Eikaiwa teacher turned Preschool Administrative Officer/President of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools Alex drops in to walk us through his path from anthropology to teaching to administrating whole working towards a long term goal the whole way. Enjoy!
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1:50 - Intro 2:36 - How Alex started his career in Japan 8:53 - How Alex found his current job in Preschool Administration 14:45 - How Alex furthered his career 16:20 - What is the Tokyo Association of International Preschools? 20:10 - What benefit to teachers get for joining? 24:00 - What's the difference of being an ALT/Eikaiwa Teacher and being a Preschool Teacher 29:40 - What change would you make to preschool education in Japan? 32:00 - Final Thoughts
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This week, its a solo show where I talk through some things I've learned from the first 18 guests of the Inside Japan Podcast and the 1-2 things they all have in common. Next week we'll go back to the interview, but this week let's take a bit of a breather from them so I can blab a bit. Enjooooy.
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This week, former JET CIR Reina drops to update us on what's been going on with her since her first appearance almost a year ago, and how she managed to land her new gig as a International Sales Rep in a Hobby Company.
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This week I welcome in Cara, 2-time guest that is ready to start her new life as a corporate recruiter after a 2-year stint on the JET Program. Be sure to check out our previous two episodes here and here if you want to be fully caught up on her journey to where she is now. Enjoy, and if you want to get a job that isn't teaching in Japan, emulate. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com drops in to help me answer the following three questions:
I've sent a lot of resumes out, but aren't getting any bites. Am I doing something wrong? Are the job ads fake? All companies in Japan require a photo with their resumes. How can I avoid this? Why do they do this? Am I being stereotyped? Rather than going through job boards, is applying to companies directly a better move?
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0:00 - I've sent a lot of resumes out, but aren't getting any bites. Am I doing something wrong? 19:33 - Pictures on Resumes Required? Stereotyping? What gives? 28:05 - Job Boards or Applying to Companies directly... which is better? 39:30 - Final Advice
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This week I welcome in Charles from the NPO Second Harvest, Japan's first food bank. Charles started in the military, lived homeless in Japan for more than a year, and now is the CEO of his own company. Quite the story. Enjooooy.
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Charles Google Talk (English) Charles TEDx Talk (Japanese) The Self-Introduction Lesson Post
2:26 - Intro/How Charles starting his career in Japan 7:20 - Becoming a missionary in Japan 9:00 - Sam starts foodbanking work 12:00 - Starting his own NPO 17:20 - What Charles does with Second Harvest 24:20 - Why Charles started Second Harvest and why he lived homeless for a year 29:10 - "I don't describe what I do as helping point" 33:40 - Final Advice
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This week I welcome in Sam, who is a proud Marine turned ALT turned Construction Worker turned Musician turned Car Salesman turned Body Builder with a very interested path through Japan. Enjooooy.
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Q+A Video Self-Intro Post
2:44 - Intro/How Sam starting his career in Japan 4:20 - What Sam thought when he got sent to Japan in the Marines/ Life in Okinawa 7:30 - How Sam got into construction in Japan 10:00 - "It's your world. You make your world. If there is something you want to do, you do it." 10:33 - How Sam began a touring musician in Japan 12:50 - What Sam thought about being an ALT 19:00 - A Typical day for Sam at Military Auto Source 24:00 - How Sam got into Bodybuilding Competitions 26:30 - Sam talks about when he did stand-up in Tokyo 28:20 - 3 Things to take from Sam's experience 28:40 - Final Advice
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This week Utsav, former English teacher turned Frozen Yogurt Shop Owner, explains how if you have the Japanese (and some money saved) opening a successful small business in Japan is definitely possible. If you are in Nagoya, be sure to stop in and say hey.
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2:36 - Intro/How Utsav starting his career in Japan 5:15 - What did you do about a visa when first starting out? 11:40 - Did being a foreigner hinder your progress of opening the shop? 17:20 - What's an average day like for you work load wise? 21:10 - Anything you wish you knew before starting out? 28:40 - Final Advice
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This week Vickie, Director of the not-for-profit Mental Health Organization Tell Japan. We get into exactly how TELL helps people, how VIckie got her position, and go over some issues Japan still has to deal with in terms of mental health. Enjoooy.
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2:30 - What Vickie does at TELL 3:40 - How Vickie started working in Japan 8:00 - What TELL Japan does 14:45 - Suicide in Japan and what might be the cause 21:30 - Balance of the country offering support for foreigners and the responsibility of the foreigners themselves 24:00 - How do you know when you might need help? 29:00 Bullying in Japan 33:40 - Final Advice
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This week University Teacher Ben from Retire Japan drops in to share his wealth of knowledge about the very important, but rarely talked about topic of preparing for retirement while in Japan. Enjoooy.
(Apologies for my mic dropping out for about 45 seconds at the 19:00 minute mark. Consider it an Easter Egg.)
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3:08 - Intro - Ben's beginnings in Japan on JET 5:29 - Ben's path through Japan (getting dropped by the BOE and finding a University Job) 12:00 - Transitioning from Eikaiwa Manager to HR Manager with a different company 16:45 - Basics of Retirement/Investing while in Japan 23:00 - Should People that don't want to live in Japan forever still invest in Japan? 25:45 - What's a robo-advisor? 29:00 - Final Advice
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This week Philip from the dispatch company Wing drops in to take us through his path from teacher in Taiwan to HR manager in Tokyo. Enjooooy.
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Topics Discussed:
1:55 - How Philip found his first job in Japan from his previous job in Taiwan 5:29 - How he networked to find his next job in Japan 11:38 - Transitioning from Eikaiwa Manager to HR Manager with a different company 17:00 - Cool new school idea Tokyo Global Gateway 21:20 - Common Mistakes on Resumes and at Interviews 24:45 - Is HR a good next step from being a teacher in Japan? 28:15 - Future outlook for teaching in Japan on the compensation side of things 30:20 - Final Advice
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This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com goes through some of the common mistakes he sees job seekers make at Job Fairs that throw themselves right out of the running for landing ANY job. Enjooooy.
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Photo Evidence of just some of the points Peter brings up:
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This week David Sweet from FocusCore drops in to outline his path through Japan. David started as a JET, and now works for his own company in Tokyo. He's also an author. Enjoooooy.
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Some of the topics discussed include:
2:30 - What David does
3:10 - David getting on the JET Program
5:10 - How David made the jump from JET to Recruiting
9:20 - David returns to the US and starts a company, and then goes back to Japan
11:10 - Starting FocusCore
13:10 - David's networking strategy
16:10 - What sort of people make the best recruiters?
20:40 - Advice on getting a non-teaching job in Japan
22:40 - How can I network?
25:30 - Anything you would have done differently in your time through Japan?
Outro.
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This week Brian from Link Japan Careers drops in to walk up through his epic path through Japan, which even includes sitting in on the meeting where Interac decided to give the whole ALT thing a try... Enjoy
The Sim Card for JETs Brian mentions can be found here- > https://mobile.link-jc.co.jp/online/
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Some of the topics discussed include:
2:40 - What Brian is doing these days + The Beginning of his career in Japan
4:55 - Brian joins Interac + Interac decides to create an ALT division
10:15 - What Brian thought of being an ALT Trainer
13:50 - Brian gets into the curriculum side of Interac and Teacher Training
16:20 - What do you think of the ALT position in 2018?
22:00 - Brian's work in Tohuku after the 2011 earthquake
24:50 - The Jump from Interac to Link Japan Careers
27:40 - What Brian is working on now, a sim card for new JETs
34:15 - Advice for finding a job in Japan
40:00 - How would you change the ALT Position in Japan
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This week Victor from Frame of Travel drops in to walk us through his career in Japan, which did not start with a teaching gig as it does for so many of us. Listen and Learn. Enjoy.
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Some of the topics discussed include: The Post mentioned about resending missed mail
2:55 - About Daniel
4:45 - Victor's first and next job in Japan
7:55 - How Victor got into freelancing more
8:30 - Marketing Meet-up Strategy
12:40 - What his freelance jobs usually entail
18:45 - Victor's Social Media Strategy
21:10 - How about the pay?
26:00 - How can you get a job in SNS/Marketing in your in the thicc inaka?
32:00 - Final Advice
Outro
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Following up on his presentation at JALT International Conference entitled, "JET 30 Years On: Still Meeting Needs?", this week Daniel Ussher from L2Education drops in to dig deep into how the JET Program can and needs to improve in 2018 and beyond. Enjoy.
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What is JET? Daniel's Presentation on the same topic
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Some of the topics discussed include: 5:15 - About Daniel
7:00 - Overview of Daniel's Presentation about improving the JET Program
10:05 - How Expectations of ALTs have changed since JET started
11:50 - Daniel's Steps for Improvement (and I explain why I don't think they will work)
21:40 - Raise Requirements/Raise Salary? Responsibilities?
34:45 - Why do you think JET is losing so much market share?
44:30 - Dispatch Companies are a better option for BOE's now
48:10 - What will it take for JET to change something?
53:50 - Can current JETs do anything to help the change?
1:07:00 - What's wrong with AJET?
Outro
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This week Jordan drops in to regale us with his tale of making the jump from Interac Teacher to his position in the Tech field. Enjoooy.
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Some of the topics discussed include: 2:23 - What Jordan does now
2:50 - The Question Jordan sent me more than a year ago
7:30 - The New Interac Contract Talk
10:00 - Quitting his job at Interac
13:30 - Finding his new job
17:20 - His First Day
20:00 - What's your work life like? How's the money?
24:30 - Anything you wish you did differently?
32:00 - His strategy for applying for jobs
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Simon from Modern English drops in this week to share his tale of going from Eikaiwa Teacher to CEO of a Eikaiwa Franchise Company (and a lot more). Enjoooy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3
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Some of the topics discussed include:
2:30 - What Simon does now
3:30 - Simon's humble beginnings in Japan
8:10 - Advice for Private lessons and getting students
10:00 - Starting his own school
13:30 - Getting into Franchising
20:30 - What kind of person should look into starting their own school?
24:50 - What is something you wish you knew when you first started out?
28:10 - How to you attract good employees? What do you look for when hiring people?
32:00 - How do you find new business opportunities?
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Adam from HousingJapan drops in this week to tell the tale of his journey from the Eikaiwa Teaching World to the Real Estate World in Tokyo.
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Peter from JobsinJapan.com joins the first episode of The Inside Japan podcast to share some of what he's learned from his long history in the Japanese working world.
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Some of the topics discussed include:
2:00 - The beginning of Peter's Career in Japan (with an illegal visa)
6:15 - How Peter found his first non-teaching job
10:00 - Starting JobsinJapan.com and what makes the site better than others
16:00 - The right way to do a resume and cover letter
19:00 - What HR managers don't want to see
24:50 - Things ALTs that will help them in their quest to get a non-teaching job
28:55 - Networking Strategy
Intro + Outro Song: Azure Your Cause by Rexy
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This week I talk to you about the big change, and some of my favorite moments from the past 162 episodes. See you on the other side.
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JobsinJapan.com Fighting the Tape Recorder ONLY Role - Episode 004 Interview with Englipedia - Episode 021 Making Money NOT Teaching English #3 - Episode 040 100th Episode Hype + Koichi from Tofugu.com - Episode 100 Recruiters from AEON - Episode 134 Ending Song
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This week I talk with Matt from Matt vs Japan all about why All Japanese all the Time is the best way to learn Japanese. As in life, there are no shortcuts in learning a language. Do it right. All the time.
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Matt's Youtube | Twitter | Patreon The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook All Japanese All the Time Matt's way of explaining AJATT Ending Song
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This week I talk to 3 great people from Stonewall Japan a community providing support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) people in Japan. Bit different from the normal show, but one that I am happy to have on the site. Enjooooy.
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Links to Click:
Stonewall Japan Facebook Group - Stonewall Japan Twitter
Nelson's Instagram - Panda's Twitter Last Week's Show - Former ECC Employee Elsa My Gaming Podcast - My Insane Pace - A Race I Commentated For The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The ALTInsider Discord Elementary School Lesson Plans Ending Song
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This week I talk to former ECC employee Elsa. Also a part of the General Union, Elsa was a long time worker at the Eikaiwa and we talk all about her career, the strikes she's been through, and a lot more. Enjoooy.
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Links to Click:
Elsa's Twitter - The General Union The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The ALTInsider Discord Elementary School Lesson Plans Gackt - Morning Musume - 48 Group A King's Blade Ending Song
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This week I talk to computer programmer Robert. From Eikaiwa Teacher, to ALT, to ALT Manager, to Computer Programming. My fav type of foreigner-working-in-Japan story to share fam. Enjoooy.
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Links to Click:
Favy, where he works The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The ALTInsider Discord Elementary School Lesson Plans Insomnia/Depression Series Heart Corporation Interac Interac's MC Position Getting Translation Work Wantedly.com Ending Song
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This week I talk to TkyoSam about his 10 years in Japan, 10 years on Youtube, translation, teaching, learning Japanese, we cover it all. Enjoooooy.
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TkyoSam - Youtube - Twitter - Instagram - Twitch - Facebook - Patreon The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Discord TkyoSam's First Video Double Impact with JCVD All Japanese All the Time Sam's vid with Khatz Far Cry 5 Getting Work in Translation Yuma Asami (in her 2nd career :) Napolean Hill 7 Habits of Highly Effective People TokyoCooney Danny Choo Youtube Hanami Party Ending Song
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This week I talk to the writer of the awesome blog Muzuhashi, who also happens to be the writer of the series "Sleepless in Ibaraki" which has ran for the last 4 weeks on this very website. Enjoooy and go get some sleep.
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Muzuhashi Blog - His Guest Post Series The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Sleepless in Ibaraki Ending Song
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This week I talk to Chris and Megumi from NPO GLAD, a recruiting company that focuses mainly on finding good ALTs for various BOEs and companies all over Japan. Want to know what they look for in potential candidates? Things on resumes that instantly earns them a spot in the trash? This eppie is for you.
Thanks for JobsinJapan.com for hooking this up!
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NPO GLAD - Current Openings - Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Sleepless in Ibaraki The ALTInsider Discord - How to Sign-Up An Interview I did with different recruiters Ending Song
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This week I talk to ALTInsider Discord admin Steven, who got to Japan 7 days ago at the time of recording. His entire Japan adventure is in front of him, and he intends to live it up. Enjoooy.
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Links to Click:
Steven's Instagram The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Sleepless in Ibaraki Kendo Explained JobsinJapan.com The ALTInsider Discord Ohayou Sensei Nomihoudai Ending Song
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This week I polled people on social media and the discord about the apps they actually use to make their life in Japan/learning Japanese more awesome. I received a lot of results, and this podcast goes through the most popular answers along with what I use myself. Enjoooy.
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The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Sleepless in Ibaraki The ES Lesson Plans NAVITIME Anki (web version) Why Anki is awesome jisho.org Sanseido Dictionary LINE Former Guest Brian who had the idea for this eppie imiha? (def not imawa which is what I was said :( Google Translate (with picture reader) Google Maps Dictionary MoneyTree (former guest Rika's recco) Transferwise Tangorista Japanesepod 101 (for beginners) WankiKanji (from Tofugu) Ending Song
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This week I talk with Sean, a once Eikaiwa teacher that worked his way up to Eikaiwa Manager. He's also a huge wrestling fan, and has kept that hobby going strong even after moving to Japan like everyone should be sure to do. Enjoooooy.
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Sean's Youtube - Twitter - Instagram The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Patreon Q+A The Wrestling Match Sean Mentions Osaka 4k Beauty Vid Ending Song
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This week I talk with Radrey, an original OG of the Jvlogging scene that is now currently kicking it as a International School Teacher. Chill vibes this week for your weekend listening. Enjoooooy.
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Radrey's Youtube - Twitter - Instagram - Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook My Jobs in Japan Writing The Youtube Channel with the Q+A (coming out 3/4) Ending Song
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This week I talk with Kevin from the Just Japan Podcast and JustJapanStuff.com come in for the second time (first episode here) to talk about about his transition from teaching in Japan to teaching in China, money matters, and where he thinks the best place to teach English is in 2018. Enjoooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Kevin's Website - Podcast - Youtube - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider Patreon Kevin's Article about surviving on a English Teacher's Salary Ending Song
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This week I talk to 5-year JET turned direct hire ALT Orrin about how he makes his direct hire salary work with a family in Japan. This is a bit of a podcast-response to Just Japan Kevin's article he posted last week. Can you make a teacher's salary work in Japan? Yes and no. Enjooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Orrin's Instagram - Youtube The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider Patreon Kevin's Article AJET Job Listings Getting a Direct Hire Job #1 Getting a Direct Hire Job #2 Ending Song
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This week I tackle the topic of drinking parties in Japan. The good, the bad, the what to expect, and the what not to do. (I wrote about this a few years ago but reading is tough, right?)
(P.S. Audio quality is a bit lower than normal. The wrong mic recorded the episode :(. I tried to re-record, but this one was just better. Sorry. Excuse the clicks as well please. :(
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider Patreon Much older written article I wrote about this topic Tofugu Article on the Subject Ending Song
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This week I talk with Steven, the self employed moving man that has an awesome Kickstarter making manhole designed T-shirts. He is basically the opposite of a bitter gaijin in Japan.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
47 Regions Kickstarter - Instagram - Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider Patreon Moving Companies in Tokyo Self-sponsorship Visa in Japan Manholes in Japan Ireland Setting Kickstarter Goal Strategy Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out the Kickstarter!
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This week I talk with Come on Up Sharehouse Area Manager Deuce. From 3-year JET to his current position, we go through his path through Japan and how he made a non teaching job happen for himself.
(Come on up has a campaign running until the end of February 2018. New residents get 1 month free rent. Sweet. If you're interested, go here-> http://www.comeonup-house.com/en)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Come on Up - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook JET Interview Practice Service Making Mochi Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Follow Come on Up on Facebook for regular updates from Deuce.
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This week its me and the mic explaining one method I use to not get nervous in normally stressful situations. Interviews, observed lessons, when giving a presentation, anything.
Enjoy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook JET Interview Advice JET Interview Practice Service The JET Hopeful Facebook Group Handling Observed Classes My Interview with Game Developer Anthony Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Go outside and take a walk.
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First episode of 2018 in the house. This week I interview 4 foreign students going to Tokyo International University that have an awesome podcast, that is currently the featured cast over on The Japan Podcast Network.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Bento Bureau Podcast - Recommended Episode The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook State of ALTInsider.com State of the ALTInsider Podcast State of being an ALT in 2017 Tokyo International University Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out their podcast! -> Bento Bureau
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State of the show time. (If you like homework you can listen to last year's edition here.) The hits, the misses, the goals for 2018, my overall thoughts on things, basically everything you never wanted to know about my show. Nothing about working in Japan included here, just behind the scenes podcast contemplations and goals.
Enjoy and have a killer 2018 friend.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Text Version of this post which is more about the website. My Insane Pace (My Other Show) Just Japan Podcast - Tofugu Podcast Diana Garnet Episode Hikosaemon Episode #3 Most Listened to Show of 2018 #2 Most Listened to Show of 2018 #1 Most Listened to Show of 2018 Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Let me know what your favorite episode of the year was-> Twitter - Facebook - Email
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This week a Direct Hire, a JET, and a dispatch company ALT explain what its like being an ALT in 2017. Enjoy and check out their stuff below.
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Cara - Tube - Insta - Face
Higgins in Japan - Face - Tube - Twit
Tom - Website
Ending Song
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This week former guest of the podcast Brian comes in and interviews me. We get into my reason for coming to Japan, my path up to now, and my future goals.
Enjoy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Brian's Twitter - Brian's Episode The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook OWL's Dispatch Company KBS The Actual Longest Episode of the Podcast University of Maryland Tokyo Cooney GEOS My Experience at Eikaiwa Anki The Famicast Getting a Job Translating or Editing Just Japan Podcast with me The Lesson Plans City Cost Episode Englipedia Episode Kansai PJ Mully The Hikosaemon Episode The Tofugu Episode The My Argonaunts Episode The Sumo/John Episode The Softbank Hawks Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out Brian on Twitter!
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This week Chris from TDRExplorer comes in to talk all things Disneyland Japan, making a job of running a website, and how he got a job in Japan on a tourist visa in less than a week!
Enjoy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
TDRExplorer - Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube - Podcast The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Study Abroad Program in Japan Rakuten JobsinJapan.com :) Tokyo Disneyland Beauty Video Tokyo DisneySea Beauty Video Ending Song
Thing to Do:
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This week Mark drops in and explains how he got out of teaching when he realized it just wasn't for him. Having an awesome time teaching in Japan? Awesome! Having a not awesome time teaching in Japan? Do something about it. Thanks Mark for the interview. If more foreigners in Japan were like you, the world (mostly Japan, but still) would be a better place.
Enjoy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Mark's Youtube The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider.com - Patreon Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up The Eikaiwa Nova The Dispatch Company Altia. (My interview with hiring manager Graham) Being more than a Tape Recorder Interview with Liam Carrigan (not James Carrigan) The Hello Work Experience Wild Boars Shiga Prefecture Touristy Video Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out Mark's Youtube!
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This week new JET Matt comes in to share his experience so far on the JET program. The application process, his first week, letting his JTEs know he's gay, being a JET in Tokyo, we go through it all. Enjoy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider.com - Patreon Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Hawaii The JET Interview Tokyo Placements The Art of the Kai (Drinking Parties with your JTEs) Osaka Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out this funny video.
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This week Chris from the TokyoCheapo.com stops in to talk all about how he came up with the idea and then how he built it into the real business it is today. For anyone interested in web business, there is a lot of shop talk here for you. Enjooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
TokyoCheapo.com - JapanCheapo.com The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider.com - Patreon Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Last week's Eppie about Learning Japanese artweb.com TokyoCheapo's Guide to Tokyo Ending Song - Sim City 4 - Metropolis
Thing to Do:
Check out TokyoCheapo!
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This week it's just me and the mic discussing how I learned Japanese. I shied away from this episode for a while since my own study has grinded to a halt, but it was requested by some people on the discord so here it is. Enjoooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Last week's Eppie with Hikosaemon AllJapaneseAlltheTime.com Heisig's Remembering the Kanji Remembering the Kanji Explained Better than I did in this episode Tae Kim's Grammar Guide ALTInsider's Guide to Learning Japanese My Tofugu Learning Japanese Article The SRS I use "Anki" Shoutouts to Leo Palace Apartments (Pic of my first apartment) Ending Song - A Dream Between Two Worlds By Avitron, Chris ~ Amaterasu
Thing to Do:
Check out my article on Tofugu about the power of an SRS.
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This the legendary Hikosaemon drops in to talk all about his path through Japan. His vids were a huge part of my early life in Japan when I was still figuring things out, and I'm sure he has a video that might help you if you're in that same boat. Enjoooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Hiko's Twitter - Youtube - SoundCloud - Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Higgins in Japan Guest Post - 5 things to ask dispatch companies Rising Sun Blade Runner JapanToday.com GaijinSmash Charisma Man Ending Song "Sunshine" - Nonbiri Hito
Youtubers Mentioned in This Episode:
TokyoCooney TkyoSam Gimmeabreakman Hikakin Rodger Swan Tofugu Unrested - Scott Ackermam Just Japan Kevin Philip DeFranco MyArgonaunts Cara - Caraadventures Charlie no Seikatsu Jake Nalton Chicano 2 Teacher Spot Goes
Thing to Do:
Check out Hiko on Twitter.
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This week 3 recruiters from AEON stop by and explain their experiences in Japan working for the company, transitioning from a teacher to a recruiter, and everything else you might to know about what working with AEON is like. Thanks to AEON for the interview!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
AEON - Apply here! - Twitter - Facebook - Tube The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Japanese Pro Wrestling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles My Eikaiwa Teaching Experience Ibaraki 4k Vid Shinjuku Vid Application Requirements Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out AEON's website!
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This week I share the harrowing tale of my Halloween Night. A night on which I was applying for Kindergarten in Japan. It was Titanic, War of the Worlds, and Battle Royale all mixed into one exciting and long night. More normal working in Japan stuff coming next week!
Enjoooooy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Japanese Kindergarten Explained War of the Worlds Titanic *SPOILERS Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out the discord and say hey
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This week I talk with Reina, a JET Program CIR that is kicking it in Kochi. Listen and learn how she got hired, what she does now, and what she plans to do in the future with her JET experience.
Enjoooooy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Reina's Blog - Reina's Twitter (personal/not JET stuff) JET Application Walk-through with Reina The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up The CIR Position Explained The Tofugu SOP Article Kochi Prefecture 4K Video Leaving early as an ALT CIR or ALT. What is better for me? Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out Reina's Lunch Round-Ups
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This week I talk with Elliot, an HR Manager from HTM Niseko. Things we cover: What he does, how he does it, how he started doing it, how you can also do it, and a lot about what it's like living in Hokkaido thrown in for good measure.
Enjoooooy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
HTM Niseko - Job Listings The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up JobsinJapan.com Niseko Skiing Video Niseko Pizza My Interview with Edzo Seafoods Hirafu Main Street at night Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out the jobs at HTM Niseko!
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This week I talk with Adrian, a JET Program Coordinator. I could explain what we talk about in more detail, but I'll instead say this -> Life Hack for JET Hopefuls: Listen to this episode.
Enjoooooy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Adrian's JET Facebook Page The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Okinawa 4K Beauty Vid The deer in Nara Japanese Sign Language Sailor Moon - Naruto Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out Adrian's Facebook Page!
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This week I talk with Nick, the person behind the legendary Fukuoka Now. Nick has been in Japan for over 25 years, and has been successfully running this free newspaper for more than half of those years. Hopefully there is something to be learned for everyone from his path from teacher to magazine founder. If you want to learn more about him before listening, check out this article in the Japan Times all about him.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Fukuoka Now Website - Twitter - Insta - Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans SOP Reviews Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Fukuoka 4k Beauty Vid Fukuoka Now Archives Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out an issue of Fukuoka Now!
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This week I talk with Travis from Darksideofthesun.net. Travis had a fun stint in Japan, got out at the right time, and now is a freelance writer. Who says you can't go home? Enjooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Darkside of the Sun - Twitter - Facebook - The Comic Strip The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Get Your Mind Right (e-book) Nesquik Bunny JobsinJapan.com Okinawa 4k Beauty Vid (Travis' first stop) Kobe 4k Beauty Vid (Travis' second and final stop) Escaping the Gaijin Bubble NOVA Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out the article Travis recommended, obvi. -> Why did you come to Japan? My first honest answer.
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This week I talk with Diana Garnet, a singer/TV personality/voice actress in Japan. Diana started with a dream when she was very young and made it happen. From exchange student to ALT to the entertainment business, enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Diana's Twitter | Website | Facebook | Youtube | Insta Diana's Latest Video - My Favorite Diana Song The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Get Your Mind Right (e-book) Diana's TV Show Nerima, Tokyo 4k Video A Song from Himeka - Jenya's Blog Chris Hart on Nodojiman The World (video) Diana on the same show (video) How to play Go NHK Supernova Nekocon Bomberman Hype Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Check out Diana's Website!
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This week I discuss with myself something you always want to remember when writing your SOP for the JET Program, or your cover letter for almost any job in the world. Don't let your day go to waste, listen to this episode about no wasted space. :)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans JET SOP Review + Interview Review Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Tofugu's SOP Article 2018 JET Applicants Facebook Group Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Writing your SOP? Get an extra set of eyes on it right here.
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This week I have a talk with Branwen from Gaba! Gaba does things a little differently than most Eikaiwas, so it was great to talk with someone from their recruiting department about their system, what to expect working there, and a lot more. Huge thanks to Gaba for the interview!
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(If you missed last week's episode because it showed up on iTunes late, check it out here)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Teaching at Gaba - Video on Teaching at Gaba Thanks to JobsinJapan.com! The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up My experience as an Eikaiwa Teacher Gaba Overseas Seminar List Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Go check out the Lesson Plans for your Elementary School Lessons!
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This week I sit in front of a mic and talk about September 1st. Not so much about the day, but what you should do on that day if you're living in Japan. Whether you are just about to start your journey through Japan, or have been here for years, 9/1 is by far my favorite day to take a moment to focus or refocus your life and your goals for your time in the country. Enjoy
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up Get Your Mind Right Ebook Don't be a Bitter Gaijin Avoiding Burnout Kyari Pamyu Pamyu Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Go check out the Lesson Plans for your Elementary School Lessons!
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This week Martin from Live Work Play Japan to tell all about his stints working in Japan and other countries doing translations, teaching, and a lot more. Be sure to check out their new book here.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
My New Podcast - My Insane Pace Live Work Play Japan - The New Book - Martin's Email The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up Minna No Nihongo Daito Bunka University JET Alternatives The Montesorri System Finding a place to live in Japan as a foreigner Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Go check out Live Work Play Japan's New Book.
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This week Alex from the Learn Japanese Pod drops in to share the story of his path through Japan. From the JET program to music to translation and a podcast, he's done quite a bit with his time in the country.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Learn Japanese Pod - Twitter - Facebook - Alex's Email The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook - New Member Learn Japanese Pod! + TDRNow! ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up ALTInsider Elementary School Lesson Plans Last Week's Show - Creating Content in Japan The CIR Position Explained The JLPT Test Ending Song
Thing to Do:
Go check out Learn Japanese Pod!
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This week its just me and the mic and a short rundown of how to make content during your time in Japan that actually lasts and isn't just a three month (or less) thing. If you have any questions or want to ask about collaborating just let me know.-> (james@ALTInsider.com)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook - New Member Learn Japanese Pod! ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up Gimmeabreakman Rachel and Jun TokyoSam Live Work Play Japan Episode Ending Song OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)
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This week I present a very special interview with Graham from the dispatch company ALTIA Central. If you ever wanted to know what its like bring a hiring manager, what he looks for in ALTs, and how he got his job in the first place, jackpot episode for you this week!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTIA Central - Twitter Other Jobs at ALT Companies The Changes Coming in 2020 ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up Ending Song OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)
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This week its just me and the results of an impromptu unofficial survey I conducted with some real live JTEs. The question I asked them all was the same: What is the one thing you want out of your ALTs? The results are waiting....Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The 10 year old JET Program Newsletter I talked about Dealing with your JTEs My Article about not standing in front of the room when you ALT Things to do when your not "on stage" Oblivion - Harvest Dawn The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order! OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)
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This week Rika from CubicleThrowdown.com stops by to share her story of transitioning from being a paralegal, to a scuba instructor, to now a JET living in the inaka in Japan. Enjooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Cubicle Throwdown.com - Twitter - Facebook - Insta - Her first 6 months in Japan post The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The ALTInsider Yearly Lesson Plans JET 2018 Applicants Facebook Group Roatan, Honduras Scuba Diving Video Tokushima 4K Beauty Vid Breaking the Gaijn Bubble The JET Program Sub-Reddit - The Life in Japan Sub-Reddit My Article about not standing in front of the room when you ALT Scuba Diving JET Group Miami Disco - Perturbator The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order! OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out CubicleThrowdown!
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This week me and Liam (writer at Gaijnpot) debate who exactly is to blame for the current state of ALTing? I take the side that softly defends the dispatch companies, while Liam lays the blame squarely at their feet. Give it a listen and share your thoughts in the comments on whatever platform you listen to this on. Enjooooy.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Liam's Articles on Gaijinpot The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order! The Article that Spawned this Debate Starting a English Broadcast at your schools by Tom Earthbound - Theme of Onett - Smash Remix OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Liams articles on Gaijinpot here.
Bonus Thing to Do:
Check out what I got from The Meat Guy! The Barbeque Set of awesome! If you want one, be sure to use the coupon code ALT for 500 yen off.
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This week its just me dipping into the ol' mailbag for some questions from you guys. If you'd like to add a question for a future episode, please do so here -> james@ALTInsider.com Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook My Experience as an Eikaiwa Teacher PDOCast - Sword and Scale TokyoCooney - HikoSaemon - Gimmeabreakman MyArgonaunts Episode - Unrested Episode Pitfalls I feel into Umihara Kawase OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Suggest some ending songs for me! james@ALTInsider.com
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This week Brent stops by to share his tale of his life in Japan and his current job in the hotel industry. Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Brent on Twitter The Hotel's Website OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Brent on Twitter!
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This week Scott Ackerman stops by and tells all about his time in Japan, starting his own school, and his Youtube career. Listen, laugh, learn, love. Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Webinar Replay Togufu Learning Japanese Article The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Scott's Youtube Channel - Patreon - School - Most Recent Life Advice Live - Facebook The Crash of NOVA Explained Tokyo Cooney An example of a JFAQ Video Busan Kevin Julian Blanc Video - RSD Jun and Rachel TLC English Academy JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Scott's Youtube
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Cara from Caradventures drops by this week to share her experience so far on JET, which is just a taste of the knowledge she divulged at the webinar that took place shortly after this was recorded. She and many other JETs took place in a webinar after this episode aired so go check it out here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx_8MyQHRGE
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Webinar Link! The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Cara's Youtube - Facebook - Instagram Cara's recommended video: A day in the life of a JET Cara's video about Solo Travel After School Club Breakdown Opas.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Cara on Youtube!
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This week Tino from Chicano 2 Teacher drops in and shares what makes his teaching style work so unique, and what makes him so positive and passionate every single class. Motivating stuff.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Tino's Youtube - Facebook - Instagram Japan YMCA JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Chicano 2 Teacher!
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This week Charlie from Live Work Play Japan drops in some great stuff about his path through Japan and how you can emulate his methods to find an awesome job that isn't teaching English (if that is something you want to do!)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Live Work Play Japan - Facebook Peppy Kids Club ALT vs. Eikaiwa Teacher The Ted Talk Charlie mentions How to get work using Japanese outside of Japan OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Live Work Play Japan!
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This week I have a talk with Diego from the Teaching in Japan subreddit. He's a University and High School Teacher and he shares A LOT of job-hunting gold in this one.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Teaching in Japan Subreddit Strangers on a Train Guest Post Dave's ESL Cafe Peppy Kid's Club Sakura House ifttt - Where diego sets up his email alerts for jobs Ohayou Sensei - Job Mailing List Distill Web Monitor - App that tracks changes to websites, like job listing websites Japan Circle Jerk Subreddit
Thing to Do:
Check out the Teaching in Japan subreddit.
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This week I have a talk to Chad, a Japanese student/teacher, youtuber and a lot more. Be sure to check out his channel here!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook ALTInsiderResumeReview.com Chad's Youtube - Twitter Micaela's Youtube Genki Japanese School Chad's Apartment Tour Video iTalki.com - where Chad got a Japanese tutor The Heisig System that I mention Japanese Pod 101 A song by Wanima, the band Chad mentions Chad Kroeger JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Chad's Youtube Channel!
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This week it's me with a question from the good old mailbag. If you have a question you'd like to get an answer for on a future show, send it this way -> james@ALTInsider.com
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook Tofugu Twitter - Tofugu Facebook Eric Surf 6's Pen Trick!!!!! The Last Unicorn Dots Shiri Tori Word Find Maker JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Add your question to the mailbag! -> james@ALTInsider.com
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This week it's me asking 5-year JET Andy some Q's about his journey through teaching, and he shares a lot of deep concepts that help make him a successful High School ALT.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Andy's Facebook The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans Is being an ALT a Good Job? Episode JET Interview Advice ESID Yamanashi 4k Beauty Vid White Fang UMASS Boston Intro Vid My Article on Tofugu! WaniKani! OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Say hey to Andy on Facebook!
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This week it's me answering a question about whether or not being an ALT is a good job. My answer is of course yes, but there are a few caveats.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans The JET Pack My Article on Tofugu! My Story through being an ALT Negotiating! OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Say hey to me on Twitter!
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This week it's Kyle from Tokyo Munchies sharing his epic path through Japan! He showed up at Japan's door without a job, but has found his way successfully since then.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Tokyo Munchies - Facebook - Twitter The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans The JET Pack My Article on Tofugu! Kyle's Recommended Munchies Pack OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Tokyo Munchies!
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This week it's Higgins in Japan sharing his experience with moving and changing jobs in Japan. The good, the bad, the things you need to know.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Higgins in Japan Youtube - Facebook - Video about Moving - Twitter The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans OPAS.com JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Check out Higgins in Japan on 'tube.
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This week it's lonely me and a question from the mailbag (james@ALTInsider.com). What can you do in your free time where there is no students in your schools? Listen in and find out....
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans Getting Started Studying Japanese Magic Folder Madness English Boards JobsinJapan.com
Thing to Do:
Throw a question in the mailbag -> james@ALTInsider.com
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This week it's an interview with Mike, a truck driver in Japan. He started in the navy, made his way into English teaching, and then took to the open road. A really interesting story.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Mike's Website (Not updated in a few years, still good stuff though) The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook The Yearly Lesson Plans Tour of Navy Base in Japan (Vintage Youtube goodness here)
Thing to Do:
Check out the Japan Podcast Network!
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Episode one starts with the unveiling of The Japan Podcast Network, and ends with an awesome interview with JET Maya, a master of special needs classes.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Live Q+A March 19th 10 a.m. The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook My previous podcast about Special Needs Classes Color-by-numbers One Piece Kyoto Beauty Video The Yearly Lesson Plans Leaving Early (Sometimes) Post Someone eating a lot at Sushi-Ro
Thing to Do:
Check out the Japan Podcast Network!
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Started from the bottom and now we're here. 100 episodes. A whole lot has changed in my life since 2015, (3 moves, 2 kids, and no more teaching) but the podcast remains. I raise my glass to every listener and here's to 100 more.
The epic 100th episode needed an epic guest, so huge thanks for Koichi from Tofugu for awesomely filling that role. We talk about all about him, why he dug Japan, and the birth and future of Tofugu.com.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Live Q+A March 19th 10 a.m. Tofugu.com - Facebook - Twitter - Insta My episode on the Tofugu Podcast The Video where I first saw Tofugu (That Koichi couldn't remember) Wani Kani - Kanji Tool Eto Eto - Japanese Online Textbook (Coming Soon!) Textfugu - Online Japanese Textbook Deep Voice guy on Fiverr My First Episode Ever Edufire Wiki Page My take on Heisig
Thing to Do:
Check out Wani Kani!
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This week its me interviewing Rob, an International School Teacher with a sweet website all about the craftiness that is craft beers. Grab a cold on and....
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
BeerTengoku.com - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram Yuzawa, Niigata My experience with Eikaiwa Teaching Shane English Teaching TESOL explained Countable and Uncountable Nouns #ThePullofGettingDrunkisStrong
Thing to Do:
Check out BeerTengoku's latest article here: "Soapbox Article 10: Paying More for Less"
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This week its me interviewing Pete, a long time teacher in Korea. We discuss the similarities and differences teaching in Korea has with teaching in Japan, along with a healthy dose of the lifestyle teachers can expect in the country.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Teaching in Korea Overview Teaching in Korea Facebook Group CSAT (The Korean SAT) Test of English Proficiency (TEPS) EPIK Program (Korea's JET equivalent) Hagwon System (Korea's Juku)
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This week its me, and a special interview with a special guest with his own special podcast, Tim from Disrupting Japan! We get deep into all things start-ups and business in Japan. Go check out his podcast here -> Disrupting Japan Podcast.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
My Latest Ask James on Gaijinpot Tim's Site - Tim's Podcast - Tim's Full Story Starting a Business in Japan Primer Uber Episode
Thing to Do:
Go check out DisruptingJapan.com!
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This week it's just me, the mic, and a quick primer on all the school events you need to know about. I cover what they are, if you need to be there, and what you need to do if anything when you do attend. Schools events are for the most part cool, so take part in them!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Finale of Getting a Job not as an ALT Post Pizza Index Stays Strong in Japan Rising Wasabi Hire me! Entrance Ceremony Video from podcast guest Jason Example of Undoukai Great website with all the events and descriptions Last Week's Show: Teach English in China Episode
Thing to Do:
Go check out this vid of a typical graduation
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This week we take a break from anything Japan related and take a deep dive into the world that is teaching English in China with Arnold from teach-english-in-china.co.uk. Even if you think you're a one country kind of person, it's never a bad idea to learn about situations much different than your own! Broaden your horizons, and.....
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Teach English in China Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube ALTInsider Mailing List The JET Program Shanghai Beauty Video The Streets of Wuhan (where Arnold Worked)
Thing to Do:
Go check out Teaching English in China's latest vid!
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This week it's just me and the 10 most common mistakes I've seen from people practicing their interview with ALTInsiderResumeReview.com. Some are obvious, others will shock you! (not really shock you, but you might be mildly surprised)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Altinsider Resume Review Interview Practice Interview Advice Speaking Slower Tofugu's Interview Advice The JET Coaster's Interview Advice Erotic Manga Facebook Twitter
Thing to Do:
Go check out ALTInsiderResumeReview.
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For the third and final episode of Interview month, we have Spot from the Spot Goes Youtube channel. Spot went from Eikaiwa in Japan to working in TV in Hawaii. Naturally there is a lot in the middle, which is what we talk about in the episode!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
National AJET Spot's Youtube Channel NOVA NOVA's Bankruptcy A Typical Gaijin House Bali Vid
Thing to Do:
Go check out Spot's Youtube!
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For the second episode of Interview month, we have AJET volunteer and JET Rachel! She does a lot of hard work helping people get jobs after their time in Japan, which is definitely a good thing.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
National AJET AJET Job Listings Facebook Group Jetwit Jobs Website The JET Program Lindamood Bell Learning Processes Being More Than a Tape Recorder in the Classroom To Recontract or Not, A Big Decision JET Alumni Associations
Thing to Do:
Go check out the AJET Job Website here
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For the first episode of 2017, it's an interview with Kyle, an English teacher and Gaijinpot writer living in Hokkaido. Listen along to his trials and tribulations from his path from America to Japan, and beyond...
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Kyle's Facebook Kyle's articles on Gaijinpot The Lesson Plans Pokemon Anime University of Hawaii Hilo Portland Video The story of my Marriage in Japan Sapporo Promo Vid Niseko Promo Video
Thing to Do:
Go read one of Kyle's articles here
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Well here, we are. The last episode of the year. This week I go through what went well this year, the most popular episodes and goals for 2017. Let's all take a moment to look back, and then move forward. There is more fun to be had in 2017. Let's go have it.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
2016 State of the Site Just Japan Podcast - Deep in Japan Podcast - The Famicast Interview with James - Restaurant Owner in Hokkaido #3 Most Popular Episode! (Not named because that would be a spoiler obvi) #2 Most Popular Episode! #1 Most Popular Episode! Episode with NHK Sumo Commentator Yearly Lesson Plans
Thing to Do:
Let me know what your favorite episode of the year was-> Twitter - Facebook - Email
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Chris w/Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series!
This week its an interview with Chris, currently an international school teacher with a long and interesting path through Japan. From the JET Programme to P.h.D to PAX East, he's done a lot of cool things that we all can learn something from.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Chris' Website - Twitter Chris' PAX East Presentation International Baccalaureate Starblazers Robotek The JET Programme Interac The Kancho Post Hawaii Bus Tours The MEXT Scholarship Nara Institute of Science and Technology Intro Video Suguru Yamaguchi Ritusmeikan Masayuki Uemura (Inventor of the Famicom) Nominication Decepticons
Thing to Do:
Watch the presentation Chris did at PAX East!
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This week its an interview with The General Union, a group fighting for worker's rights all over Japan. They have helped countless teachers and other workers in Japan, and they might be able to help you out someday as well. For more info check out their website here.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The General Union Website - Facebook Christmas Contest 2016 ALTInsider Resume Review ALT Insider Yearly Lesson Plans 29.5 Hours ECC Interac NOVA Gaba
Thing to Do:
Check out the General Union's Facebook!
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This week its me answering the first question I ask all of my podcast guests: Why did you come to Japan in the first place? My reason isn't anything earth shattering, but I figure it's only fair that I answer the question I ask so many people every week.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Christmas Contest 2016 Sumo Broadcaster Episode Yearly Lesson Plans Hi Friends 1 + 2 University of Maryland Intro video Shenmue Geos NOVA Jason in Japan Youtube Channel BigDaikon Forum TokyoCooney videos RodgerSwan videos Niseko TV Youtube Channel
Thing to Do:
Send me a show suggestion! james@ALTInsider.com
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This week its an awesome interview with John, someone working in sports media while living in Japan. Lots of gold in this one for anyone interested in breaking into any field in Japan. Listen and learn.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Inside Sports Japan - Site - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram John getting interviewed about Sumo Christmas Contest 2016 2018 Incoming JETs Facebook Group Podcast Workflow Post Sumo Documentary Avoiding the Gaijin Bubble Sumo Banzuke The Free Masons Japans American Football League - The X League Sumo wrestler John helped break into Sumo,Ōsunaarashi Kintarō Awesome Hakuho Match
Thing to Do:
Check out Inside Sports Japan on Facebook!
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This week its some recommendations on what to do when the JET Program kicks you to the curb. Sure it hurts, but you have MANY other options to chase your dreams in Japan. Don't just cry at the feet of the JET god if it rejects you, find another way.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Christmas Contest 2016 My Interview with JET Interviewer, Jason My Experience at an Eikaiwa Eikaiwa vs. ALT My Interview with Kindergarten Teacher, Kevin Trevor in Japan - Working a Ski Lift in Japan The Fall of NOVA Send me a show suggestion! james@ALTInsider.com
Thing to Do:
Check out some other jobs JobsinJapan.com!
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This week it's an interview with someone working in the always sought after gaming industry. The day-to-day, how to get a job, how many hours a week he plays games, we cover it all!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Anthony's Twitter Recontracting - The Big Decision NES Ireland 4k Beauty Video - Where Anthony is from! Street Fighter 4 Shadowverse Hearthstone Disney's Magical Castle Candy Crush Gran Blue Fantasy As with unnecessary bouncing Mario Runner Nintendo Switch Trailer Pokemon GO Pokemon Sun + Moon Breath of the Wild Trailer
Thing to Do:
Follow Anthony on Twitter!
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This week I reveal the warm-up game I used each and every class, and explain the many benefits of doing so. If your still on the fence about the idea, try it for a month and see if you aren't converted into a Yoko/Tate believer like I was all those years ago.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview Yoko/Tate Game Write-Up! Video of the Game in Action JET Program Q+A Live Event with Jason from MyArgonauts Cutting Down your Lesson Planning
Thing to Do:
I asked a question this episode.. let me know what you think on Twitter or F-book.
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This week I speak dive deep into what being a social media and PR consulting is all about with Donny. From going to elementary school in Japan to a recent project he was a part of with Spotify Japan, this ep is filled with interesting tidbits to take in. If you have any questions about his job/working in a Japanese company, the comment section awaits!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Donny's Twitter - Instagram - Facebook So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview ALTInsiderResumeReview.com - Statement of Purpose Review Kansai 4k Beauty Vids (Where Donny lived through Junior High) 5 Guys Hamburgers Sophia University Introduction Vid (Where Donny went to college) Tim Ferris Beatport Skrillex Spotify Japan Presser (Donny helped do this!) Facebook Dark Posts Tower Records in Japan AKB Shaking Hand Ticket Pink Cow Connections Tomato Convenience Store
Thing to Do:
Follow Donny on Twitter!
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This week I answer a question I've been getting in my inbox (james@ALTInsider.com) quite frequently over the past month or so. Can an older person find work in Japan? The answer is a resounding YES, with caveats.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview ALTInsiderResumeReview.com - Statement of Purpose Review My Gaijinpot Posts ALT vs. Eikaiwa Potted Plant
Thing to Do:
Leave a review on iTunes to earn my eternal gratefulness!
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This week I interview Ken, a youtuber and University teacher with a truly epic path through his time in Japan. It wasn't always a smooth ride, but Ken put in the work to land himself a great job in the end. Emulate his methods.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Ken's Youtube - Gaijillionaire Ken's Twitter Ken's video on Super Mario Bros. 2/ Doki Doki Panic Ken's recommended vid: Super Expensive Princess Throne! ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section JET Program Live Stream Replay So you want to work in Japan pt.4 - The Interview My GaijinPot Posts Pulling a "Nova" Metropolis Magazine Nihonmatsu Station The Fukushima Earthquake JICA Temple University Japan
Thing to Do:
Leave a review on iTunes to earn my eternal gratefulness!
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This week I take a deeper look at what the Statement of Purpose is, what is required to be included and how to make yours a streamlined machine designed to get you a job with the JET Programme.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section Live Walk Through of the JET Online Application Live Stream The More Fun ALTInsider.com Deep in Japan Podcast Host, Jeff Grey, Grizzled and Gaijin So you want to Work in Japan? Series Tofugu Statement of Purpose Guide The JET Coaster Statement of Purpose Guide Poutine Ghana
Thing to Do:
Check out Tofugu's Guide to the SOP
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This week it's Jeff from the Deep in Japan Podcast dropping some epic knowledge from his experience living in Japan, teaching English, getting married, and a lot more. Check out his show here. (Deep in Japan Podcast)
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section Deep in Japan Podcast (My Episode) (itunes Link) (Jeff's Email) My Instagram The Gaijin Bubble A Walk Through Waseda University Video Yakitori Getting Married in Japan - Asking the Dad if it's cool Reddit Thread Building a Better Relationship with your JTEs What to do when your JTE makes a mistake Deep in Japan Episode with Debitou Baye McNeil
Thing to Do:
Check out that one time I was on Jeff's Podcast.
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This week it's me talking about a method to help you become more a part of your class and possibly even expand your social circle and Japanese skills. It's called the Ohayo+1 challenge, and if you do decide to attempt it be sure to let me know how it goes! james@ALTInsider.com
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section USA JET Applications are open! Getting a better relationship with your coworkers
Thing to Do:
Check out the new Last Minute Games Page.
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This week I interviewed Adrea, a 6-week JET ALT that is still very much in the magical honeymoon period. Usually I have veterans of Japan on the podcast, so it was a nice change of pace to talk with someone that is just getting their life going in the country.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Adrea's Youtube The JET Programme Your Choices when coming to Japan to Work Kabuki Oita Prefecture 4k Glamor Shots Oita Onsen Video Handling Tokyo Orientation Owning Omiyage Having a good first day at school Legendary Lunchtimes Go Fund Me - The Service Adrea DID NOT use
Thing to Do:
Check out Adrea's Youtube!
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This week it's me tackling the tough situation of what to do when you find yourself teaching alone in your classroom as an ALT. I don't mean running the class by yourself, which is fine, I mean physically being the only adult in the classroom. What should you do? Find out this week.
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The JET Programme Twitter with Live Updates of New Site Design (9/16!) Old Theme of Website - New Theme of Website ALTInsiderResumeReview.com M&M's Skin that Onion
Thing to Do:
Check out the twitter (@ALTInsiderFY) and new Instagram(altinsider)!
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This week it's Ferfie, ALT and President of HAJET(pronounced hey-JET), the best "AJETish" type website I've ever seen out of a regional JET association. We talk all things JET, HAJET, and living in the coldest town in Hokkaido.
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The JET Programme HAJET Website HAJET Facebook My GaijinPot Article The Getting a Job in Japan Series Kick-off 4k vid of someone driving through Ferfie's town to another part of Hokkaido Tatami Timeshare Member's Map of Hokkaido Gaijin Bubble Article The HAJET Council
Thing to Do:
Dropping a review on the iTunes page would be huuuuuuuuge. Thanks!
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This week I get into what 29.5 and 35 hours mean for ALTs and answer the question of; It is OK to work longer than your scheduled hours? What if you are working 40 hours but are only scheduled/paid for 35? What if your a dispatch company ALT and you're working 50 but are only scheduled/paid for 29.5? Find out this week!
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ALTInsiderResumeReview.com 29.5 Hours and what it means for ALTs post Incoming JETs 2016 The JET Programme Working with your JTEs
Thing to Do:
Dropping a review on the iTunes page would be huuuuuuuuge. Thanks!
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This week it's just little ol' me and a bag full of questions I've been saving up. They mostly deal with "Living in Japan" type of things, so if you like Q+A's or "Living In Japan", jackpot!
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ALTInsiderResumeReview.com The Photographer's Site The ALTInsider Newsletter Ithinkimlost.com Incoming Jets 2016 Japan Teaching Resources GoRemit for sending money home Game of Thrones Englipedia - Mario Kart PowerPoint English Webbook ALTwiki.net Akita Wiki!!!! <-- The one I forgot Hard Off - Just Because Saitama 4K because I randomly mentioned it
Thing to Do:
If you haven't already, like the Facebook Page!
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Charlie from Charlie no Seikatsu stops by this week to drop some knowledge bombs about being an Eikaiwa teacher in Japan, choosing not living in a Gaijin bubble, his Youtube channel, his style of teaching and a lot more! If you liked the episode/the sound of his voice don't forget to give him a sub on Youtube.
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ALTInsiderResumeReview.com Charlie No Seikatsu Youtube Channel Charlie's Twitter RoboTech Anime Jake from Last Week Japan area of Epcot Center in Disney World JobsinJapan.com My Eikaiwa Teaching Experience Musical Chairs Variant Breaking the Gaijin Bubble Teaching in Japan, is Creativity Allowed Video Kyoto in 4K (Charlie's Recommended Place to visit!) Nippon Culture Quest Youtube Channel Oh, geez. Gatbsy Body Wipes
Thing to Do:
Go check out Charlie's Youtube Channel!
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This week Jake from the Youtube Channel You, Me, Japan stops by to talk about his path through Japan, working as an Eikaiwa Teacher and as a Kindergarten teacher and a lot more. The ALT off season has officially started, so you can expect some more non-ALT stuff for the rest of this month!
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ALTInsiderResumeReview.com Jake's Youtube Channel Jake's Twitter - Insta - Facebook Shenmue Boss Drama Yakuza 3 Peppy Kids GEOS Jake's video about Loneliness in Japan Jake's Inspiration for start a channel, Comical Reina Jake's First Video! Gatsby Body Wipes HikeoSimon Gimmeabreakman Charlie No Seikatsu
Thing to Do:
Go check out Jake's Youtube Channel!
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The 4th and final episode of JET Month is here and it's a doozy. While I started talking with Abbie, a JET that helps with the Connect E-magazine, I also talk with her friends Sharon and Dylan about Japan, fireworks, and the driving test. Possibly the most epic episode ever!
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The JET Pack The Jet Programme Incoming JETs 2016 Omiyage My recommendation for your intro lesson Yoko Tatte - Or The Line Game The Connect Magazine Twitter - Tumbler - Facebook Breaking the Gaijin Bubble My Driver's Test Journey (4 times is NOTHING Sharon!) Getting Better Relationships with your JTEs Differences of JHS and ES My Whole Life is a Firework
Thing to do:
Go check out this month's issue of Connect Magazine here.
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For the third episode of JET month, I bring you James, a JET Programme ALT that lives on Oshima Island of the Izu Islands that has the staggering population of 8,000. We talk about his first year as a JET, life on the island, and all about what a Local Area Coordinator does for people in the JET Programme.
Enjoy!
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The JET Pack The Jet Programme Incoming JETs 2016 Izu Islands Facebook Group Dress Code Hacking as an ALT Owning Omiyage Intro Lesson Webinar The Izu Islands Skyrim Map Size Camellias
Thing to do:
Leave a review on iTunes!
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For the second episode of JET month, it's a collections of questions about being a new ALT from the ol' inbox, along with some thrown in from the Incoming Jets 2016 Facebook Group as well. Enjoy the Q's followed by A's! If you have a question, fire away here: james@ALTInsider.com
Enjoy!
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The JET Pack The Jet Programme Incoming JETs 2016 Becoming a Direct Hire 3-Prong Converter I was talking about Having an awesome First Day Post Get out of the damn Teacher's Room Post The NHK Bill Discussion What to Bring and What Not to Bring Podcast Omiyage Post Ducks The Art of the Kais Post Legendary Lunchtimes Post
Thing to do:
Write your biggest worry before starting your ALT position in the comments below!
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For the first episode of JET Month, here on the site it's a breakdown of things I think you need and a few things you DON'T need to bring with you when you come to Japan. I know this list is all over the internet in various forms, but ALTInsider.com needed a version as well.
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The JET Pack The Jet Programme McDonald's - Taco Bell - Red Lobster - Wendy's The Deodorant I buy Omiyage Post Stop FREAKING out! Guide to Learning Japanese 'Thrones Animal Farm Fighting Home Sickness Skyrims - GTAs - Witchers Mystery Science 3000 JTT Poster
Thing to do:
Write something on the ALTInsider Facebook Wall.. it needs a new friend..
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This week, it's me going through the big difference between Elementary School, Junior High School and High School in terms of teaching as an ALT. No matter what age group your teaching, the emphasis should obviously be on fun, but each level requires different levels to achieve that goal. What % should be games? What % should be teaching grammar vocab? This week's episode holds the key.
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Incoming 2016 JETs Facebook Group Ask a Question Being a Tape Recorder (or not) My Worst Class Ever Elementary School Lesson Plans Hang-Man Honeymoonperiod!
Thing to do:
Ask me a Question!
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This week, it's Eidorian and Mitchell from the Incoming 2016 JET Facebook Group talking all things JET Programme. They shed some light on things to worry about, things you shouldn't worry about, and all things in between. If you are a future JET, this is pretty much your jackpot episode.
Enjoy!
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Incoming 2016 JETs Facebook Group The JET Programme Claire Your Predecessor doesn't matter! Cash Passport Lowered Expectations Hang Man Bingo National AJET The JET Alumni Association JETAAUSA Yearly Elementary School Lesson Plans The JET Pack
Thing to do:
incoming2016jets (if you listen to this episode this makes sense)
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This week, it's Rowan! Lot's of people say they love Japan and would love to live in the country someday, but never do anything about it. Rowan took the proactive approach, first coming to Japan as an exchange student in high school, then in some programs in college, and now he's an ALT. The main lesson I learned from Rowan is ACT ON YOUR PASSIONS! Rather than just thinking about how cool things would be, why not try to do them?
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Rowan's Website - Twitter Spirited Away Youthful Understanding Australia Broadcasting Club in Anime More Support for International Students? Gaijin Power Kizuna Program Pavlova Omiyage Yoko Tate Game Bowling Game Video of 走れ！夢の新幹線～キクとシンジの物語<--Rowan is on the left! The Shinkansen Dream ~The Story of Kiku and Shinji, Musical Review Aka Tombo Poisoning Pigeons in the Park
Thing to do:
Read this article on Rowan's website about the manga, Princess Knight!
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This week, it's me answering a great question I received at james@ALTInsider.com all about predecessors. How much should you worry about your predecessor? How much should you try to emulate what he/she did? How much time should you spend reminiscing with your students about the days when your predecessor was at your schools? All this and more are answered in this week's episode. (And in the banner of this very page lol)
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Ask me a Question Here Bowling Towers Game Yoko Tate
Thing to do:
Ask me a question. Anything is in play. james@ALTInsider.com
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This week, it's an interview with International School Teacher, Podcaster, Youtuber, Kevin! We get into all things working at an International School and what that's like, along with a healthy dose of his path through Japan with a dash of what his podcast and YouTube are all about. Huge thanks to Kevin for stopping by.
Enjoy!
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Kevin's Youtube Channel - Facebook - Podcast - Twitter - Instagram My Interview on the Just Japan Podcast IB Schools The Nova Crash Explained Kobe in pretty pictures Razzkids (The App Kevin uses in class) Fishing Episode on the Just Japan Podcast TokyoCooney SoftyPapa KansaiPJ Cultural Laziness I called the "Breaking out of the Bubble" Episode
Thing to do:
Check out Kevin's newest GoPro vid
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This week, it's an interview with Dave, (or DaveTrippin on Youtube) and we get into all things ALT. Getting hired, first months on the job, getting a direct hire position, and a lot more. I think there is something to learn from all of the interviews I have done, but it is especially true in this episode.
Listen and Learn!
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Dave's Youtube Channel - Dave's Facebook - Dave's Instagram Craig's List Teach Away Interac Enkai Mastery Should I Teach English in Japan? (Dave's Recommended Vid) Teaching in Japan, I Hate It Video Japanese English Teaching Companies are Corrupt Video OhayouSensei JapaneseEnglishTeacher.com JobsinJapan.com Getting a Direct Hire Position Rhyming Gaijin Channel
Thing to do:
Check out Dave's Recommended Video Here
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This week it's me answering a question about being more Genki. Not everyone has the DNA to be genki all of the time, but there are some ways you can ensure the maximum amount of your natural genkiness comes out in your classes. Listen to find out the 2 easy steps to make this happen.
Check it.
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Donatello Sticker The Most Important Thing is Fun Yoko Tate ALT Insider Lesson Plans Englipedia Substituting Flash Card Skills Japan Teaching Resources Group james@altinsider.com
Thing to do:
Let me know how genki you are you during your classes in the comment below. From clown to comatose.
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This week it's me by my lonesome detailing a checklist of things you should have no problems checking off if you had/are having a fun first month as an ALT. Every situation is different of course, but if you are ok on these 9 points, you should be well on your way to having a great year. Let me know how many you can check off in the comments!
Check it.
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ALT Quicklist Battle Royale with Cheese Bowling Learning your Student's Names HP Photosmart 6520 Getting out of the Teacher's Room Episode055 - Joining AfterSchool Clubs Legendary Lunchtimes Trojan Horse Metaphor Englipedia
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How many of the 9 things can you check off on your checklist?
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James doesn't work at this particular University, but it looks cool
This week it's an interview with a former Eikaiwa Teacher, Former ALT, current video game podcast host, and Associate Professor at a University in Tokyo, James. We get into his path in Japan, his current position etc. but the main message is this. When James found that the sinking ALT conditions couldn't support his future in Japan, he did something about it. I hope this helps someone out there do the same. Being an ALT for a few years while enjoying Japan and figuring out your next life move is AWESOME. Doing it for 10 years with 5 kids and complaining about it without doing anything about it isn't quite as AWESOME.
Learn from James.
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James's Twitter James Mario Maker Levels! The Famicast A Nova Story Iceberg Right Ahead! Interac Gaijinpot The Telephone Game English Only! Direct Hire - The Holy Grail TESOL Yoshi Wikipedia Pokemon Doki-Doki Panic Splatoon Mario Maker vgchartz Tomodachi Life Nintendo World Report Dog Bark Zelda News Englipedia
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Check out an episode of the Famicast.
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On episode #055 I get up close and personal (via audio) with Andrew, a 4 year ALT that does a lot more than sample After-School sports in Japan. He really coaches! If you ever wanted to learn more about joining the clubs most of your students will be a part of after the last bell rings, this is the episode for you.
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My post on After-School Clubs Andrew's Youtube - Twitter - Blog - F-Book - InstaG The Jet Programme Application Process Don't just sit at your desk! Hangman without the violence The Circle of Life You're going to need a bigger boat (bus) D&D Andrew getting hit in the head Owl with a lizard bar Just Japan Podcast (It might be the episode I was on. I chose randomly I swears) Gamer Gate City Cost Episode The Millions and Millions JUST DO IT VIDEO I PROMISED I WOULD LINK
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Check out a video of Andrews. Here's a good one to get you started.
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On episode #054 I talk to someone I worked very hard to track down, someone that worked at a hotel in Japan as a foreigner! We get into the job, the challenges she faced, the reason she got interested in Japan in the first place, and a lot more. Huge thanks to Noro for doing this interview!
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Osaka Arashi Exile Job Searching Website The Jet Programme Jet Programme Interview Process Rethinking the Jet Program (My GaijinPot Article) Escargot
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Let me know your dream job in Japan in the comments. For me it's goalie on the national hockey team. It wouldn't go well.
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Today it's me answering a question I received about what to do if your JTE hands you an extremely detailed lesson plan and expects you to follow it. While this CAN be a good thing, if you want to use your own lesson plans (or maybe even these), it's not ideal. Thanks to "HDMI" for the question, and if you have one, let me know: james@ALTInsider.com
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Episode where I explain my internet situation ALT Insider Lesson Plans Time after Time The Bowling Game "Assistant" Language Teachers A1 Bold Sauce
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Today it's me answering a question I received about how to make your English Club rock. As usual, fun is of the essence. Thanks to "Charo" for the question, and if you have one, let me know: james@ALTInsider.com
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First, let me thank you for all the great articles on your website! They've been quite helpful to me in getting adjusted to being an ALT. However, there's still one place where I feel I'm drastically falling short, and I'd greatly appreciate any advice you might have on the matter.
As the title says, my problem is with the English club at one of my schools. I switch every other month between two junior high schools, and only one of them has an English club. That school has a good reputation for smart, well-behaved students and I really enjoy classes with them. However, the English club has two of the most misbehaved, bad-attitude kids I've met. They treat club like their study hall/living room and often do things like throwing balls (which wouldn't be a big problem if the classroom weren't a specially made language lab with lots of expensive equipment), refusing to clean up after themselves, breaking pencils given as rewards and throwing them at the girls, and refusing to participate in activities.
The JTE in charge of English club rarely comes to meetings, so running club is up to me. However, I have no power to discipline the kids when they misbehave. I have to go down and call the JTE, which usually results in the kids getting her on a tangent and leaving before she can give them any kinds of punishment. Pretty much the only thing I've found that works with them is letting them play cards or watch movies. The rest of the students usually enjoy participating in things, but with the two boys and their posse running the show, members have started to be absent from club.
The additional problem is that the boys are also badmouthing me to their friends at the other school I go to, saying I hate the town and I think the kids at the other school are delinquents. I do remember them asking me about what I thought of the other school, but I never said anything negative. I know I'm guilty of bad planning in the past in regards to English club, so activities were sometimes boring or poorly executed, but I don't know what I've done to earn this level of petty dislike. I'm not hoping to make them love me, but I'd really like to improve the relationship to where they'll at least listen to me.
I'm going to be trying out a new style this year wherein I give the monthly schedule for club to the kids so they can know what's going to happen each day, but I'm still worried about the boys causing trouble and ruining things for everyone else. I don't want to play my final card, which is going to the JTE with a spine and having them kick them out of club (or just refusing to go myself).
What can I do to improve this situation? I want club to be a place where the kids can enjoy themselves and do cool things with English. I don't want to be dreading it from the moment I get to school.
I'm sorry for the long, negative info dump, but I would greatly appreciate any advice on this matter. Even just general tips on how to run an English club would be invaluable!
Thank you for your time, Charo
Hi James,
First, let me thank you for all the great articles on your website! They've been quite helpful to me in getting adjusted to being an ALT. However, there's still one place where I feel I'm drastically falling short, and I'd greatly appreciate any advice you might have on the matter.
As the title says, my problem is with the English club at one of my schools. I switch every other month between two junior high schools, and only one of them has an English club. That school has a good reputation for smart, well-behaved students and I really enjoy classes with them. However, the English club has two of the most misbehaved,
Today it's me answering a question I received about how to make the best possible first impression on your JTEs on your very first day. Thanks to "Sharon" for the question, and if you have one, let me know. james@ALTInsider.com
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Episode where I explain my internet situation Introduction Lesson Webinar Being more than a Tape Recorder Guide to Legendary Lunchtimes Good
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Send me a question for the next Quick Question Episode here: james@ALTInsider.com
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This week, it's sort of a Facebook Group Post review that started by asking what would make you happy as an ALT. Pay increases, more vacation, more responsibilities were offered as things that would make the ALT experience better. I totally agree there. But what I go over in this episode is, sure the ALT job isn't perfect, but why are we expecting it to be? When did it morph from a few year experience to a being a position that we get disappointed with when it doesn't support us as a career choice for life? I also go into how the system could possibly change, and the answer isn't never, but it's not a happy answer either. Sorry it's a bit of a downer this week, but for ALTInsider.com to be what I want it to be, a place where the REAL talk about being an ALT happens, I need to cover this stuff too. Anyways enjoy and HAVE MORE FUN!
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Japan Teaching Resources Group Yearly Lesson Plans Spike's Twitter Being more than a Tape Recorder Rethinking the jet Program (My GaijinPot article) Why I'm not an ALT anymore The Bowling Game 29.5 Hours Bullshit Disney World Podcast I listen to 2020 Changes Coming? The Zebra Story
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Join the Japan Teaching Resources Group here.
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On episode #049 of the podcast I talk to Brian about his work as an Asst. Professor in the Forensic Department at Fukuoka University, the Jet Programme and even how he built his own house in Japan! Lot of ground covered, a lot of good info revealed.
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Brian's Twitter Brian's Building a Home Website Nagoya The Jet Programme Jet Programme Interview Process Rethinking the Jet Program (My GaijinPot Article) Prince Edward Island Dealing with your JTEs Fruits Basket CIR Position CSI Fukuoka University Thomas Noguchi
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Check out Brian on Twitter.
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This episode it's just me talking into a microphone without a script. It's goal was to be a message to New ALTs, but it sort of morphed into an episode about all sorts of things. If you enjoyed this type of spontaneous episode let me know in the comments or in an email! (james@ALTInsider.com)
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My Experience as an Eikaiwa Teacher Your Ideal First Day Staying Out of the Teacher's Room Cat Being More than a Tape Recorder Gaijin Power Intro Lesson Explained Fruits Basket Making an English Board Cat Leaving Early The Jet Programme 29.5 Hours Explained Ducks in a Row Triforce Get Your Mind Right Yearly Lesson Plans Cat
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This episode I talk with a 4-year ALT living in Nagasaki. He shares his experiences so far, his teaching style, and a lot more. Also he has an owl on his head in the picture above.
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Sean's Website Sean's Facebook Sean's Twitter The Mastermind Group The JET Programme Okinawa Guy Healey Nagasaki The Tape Recorder Role Fruits Basket Karuta Frodo My Worst Class Ever Mario Coin (bit too loud) Castles Bowling Crispen Freeman Yakiniku Onsens
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Check out Sean's Website and listen to one of his Voice Overs!
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This episode the series on Making Money in Japan not as a Teacher continues with Tom from Japantravel.com! We get into his role, his beginnings as a JET, and how he made the transition so hopefully you can as well if that's what you want to do! Bonus info about being on Japanese TV included free! Enjoy!
(WARNING: My Mic gets a little hot in a few places, but I tried to edit it so as not to RIP your ears as much as I could. It won't happen again.)
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JapanTravel.com Tom's Twitter Tom's Profile Roppongi Hiroshima The JET Programme Steve Jobs Quote Utilizing your Free Time Effectively Japany Clickbait Owl Cafes Fox Island Sugi-Chan
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Check out JapanTravel.com, obviously.
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On episode #045 I tell all about my experience as an Eikaiwa. The classes, the work load, the sales expectations and more. If you're interested in becoming an Eikaiwa Teacher/ or are currently an ALT that just wants a closer look at the other side, this episode is for you.
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GEOS NOVA JET Programme Fixing ALT Meetings Vancouver Shopping Arcade Eikaiwa vs. ALT Friendly, Not Friends Still a Baby
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If you're have experience as an Eikaiwa teacher, share something you wish you knew before you started!
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On episode #044 I catch up with student, speedrunner, and cosplayer Andrew and get his thoughts on his short time in Japan, his goals for his future in the country, and dig a little deeper into a few of his interesting hobbies.
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Andrew's Cosplaying Site Andrew's Twitch Channel Andrew's Twitter Andrew's Youtube Forbidden Siren Game The Grudge Comic Market 89 Rock Lee from Naruto Chris from Until Dawn Mettaton from Undertale Andrew's run of Duke Nukem 2 VGMaps DOSbox Duke Nukem 3d, Forever Andrew's Jax and Daxter's Run Ocarina of Time Speedrun Normie Mr. K's Sim City Speedrun Andrew's Luigi's Mansion Speedrun
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Follow Andrew on Twitter if you want to see his future cosplay stuff
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On episode #043 I finish this mini-series of reviewing the Elementary School Books by turning the pages and giving my thoughts/activity ideas/points to ponder on Hi Friends! 2, the textbook for 6th graders. If you missed the first part featuring Hi Friends 1 click here to get caught up.
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Hi Friends! 1 Hi Friends! 2 On a Boat Bowling Numbers Games Frantic Scaffolding Using an Assistant Controlling a Robot えええええええええええ Random Number Generator I used Momotarou Lesson My Favorite Drink
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How do you make the parfait game fun? What about the Make a T-shirt game? Whats your favorite lesson from Hi Friends! 1? Least fav?
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On episode #4 of the Making Money Not Teaching English in Japan series, I interview Jeff, a 4 year ALT that now works for the startup Lang-8. We get into his path in Japan and his advice for anyone that wants to find work after their ALT career.
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Lang-8 Hi-Native Kanazawa University Miyazaki Popularity Contest Game Getting work in Translation Code Academy The JLPT
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Check out HiNative and tell them ALTInsider sent ya.
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On episode #041 I do a quick overview of Hi Friends! 1 by turning the pages and giving my thoughts/activity ideas/points to ponder. This textbook gets a bad rap, but it's not so bad.
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Hi Friends! 1 Australian Stereotype Full House House I don't do songs (and why) Snakes and Ladders Yearly Elementary School Lesson Plans Eggplant Why I'm No Longer an ALT Boxes Game Costco Pizza Flash Cards
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How do you make the parfait game fun? What about the Make a T-shirt game? Whats your favorite lesson from Hi Friends! 1? Least fav?
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On episode #040 I talk to James from EZO Seafoods all about his epic journey through his time in Japan. From Eikaiwa Teacher to Successful Restaurant Owner, there is a lot to learn from his winding path to where he is today.
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Ezo Seafoods Ezo Seafoods Facebook Ezo Seafoods Twitter Niseko, Hokkaido Hamamastu Seto Nagoya Post Cold War Kawasaki Kite's Corporation Densu NesCafe Chiba Niko JobsinJapan Hokkaido Tracks Numazu
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Check out Ezo Seafoods and tell them ALTInsider sent you
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On episode #039 I go over the ins and outs of that place every ALT in Japan is familiar with... the teacher's room. While I don't advise spending too much time in there, you will have to be there sometimes, so here's an episode on how to do that most effectively.
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Staying out of the Teacher's Room "In" ALT Terms Magic Do as you will Studying Japanese
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Tell me how much time you spend in the teacher's room on average per day in the comments.
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On episode #2 of the Making Money Not Teaching English in Japan series, I interview Chad, a translator and twitch streamer. We get into how he went to a Japanese college, how he got into translation and of course all about what Twitch is and how he gets money for playing video games.
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Chad's Stream Chad's Twitter Under the Table Work NUH JLPT Getting a Job Outside of Teaching English Epic Riding your Bike in Japan Trip Reports Edo Period Diablo Dragonball Universe A Crap Ton Monster Hunter Twitch Partner Requirements League of Legends Call of Duty 4 My post on Gaijinpot about "The Look"
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Check out Chad's Stream Sometime
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This time I take a break from the content about having more fun in Japan and instead do a review of the year what was 2015 for the ALTInsider Podcast. The Hits, Misses, Most listened to episode countdown and much more. Thanks for making the first year a good one. 2016 here we come.
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ALTInsider.com Year in Review 2014 ALTInsider.com Year in Review 2015 Englipedia Interview I'm a Vampire That time I went to a conbini I told you that bitch crazy YouTube Meet-Up #3 Most Listened to Episode- 10 Essential ALT Games #2 - The 75% Rule Revisited #1 - Englipedia Interview #1 Least Listened to Episode - My Japanese Driver's License Saga Audacity Samson C01U Microphone MP3 Skype Recorder Levelator iTunes Libsyn Canva iStock Buffer
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Let me know your favorite episode of the year in the comments. First listen? Your answer is easy.
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This episode is the first of hopefully an epic series of interviews with people making money doing things outside of teaching in Japan. For episode #1 I talked with Tom who is the full-time editor of City-Cost.com, a website all about helping you with the financial side of things about living in Japan.
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City-Cost.com City-Cost Facebook City-Cost Twitter Campaign Eikaiwa Horror Story Surfing in Japan Shonan, Chiba Learn Japanese Okinawa Surfing Kyodo News The City of Kyoto City**Cost.com 合コン Troll-Free Minna no Nihongo Do you need the JLPT?
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Go visit City-Cost!
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This time on the podcast I go through an interesting Reddit thread about not-so-obvious things old ALTs have learned through the years and go into more details about my response to it, and also cover some interesting points others wrote as well.
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The Reddit Thread discussed Weebo Email Me bulgarianwoebegone! Getting More of a Role in the Classroom Buying Elementary School Lesson Plans Batching your Planning (or any task really) Spinning Plates Bowling Game ALTInsider Fortune ASSISTANT Language Teacher Triforce of Fun Learning Japanese is Important son Stay out of the Teacher's Room! Englipedia is Awesome Caricature
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What's something not-so-obvious that you've learned about the ALT game? Light up those comments!
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This time on Interview #5, I have a nice talk with Albo from TheJetCoaster.com. We talk all about his time as an ALT, his website, and the time a student of his tried to become a helicopter.
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TheJetCoaster.com Dragon Ball-Z Gunma Prefecture Waterloo Fighting the Tape Recorder Role The Helicopter Tofugu Englipedia Albo's old blog - The Jet Experience Vlogger on the JetCoaster - Joseph Food Blogger on the JetCoaster - Mira Albo's Jet Interview Advice Article Yolo Attitude TheJetCoaster's Facebook
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Go visit thejetcoaster.com! Tell them ALTInsider.com sent you!
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On this episode I cover just a few alternatives to teaching English in Japan for foreigners that want to work in Japan. While it's not easy, if you don't want to teach English but still want to live in Japan, it is DEFINITELY possible, and I want to show you how with a series of interviews with people that work in Japan that aren't teaching. Hopefully this is the first episode of that series. If it's not, listen anyway will ya?
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Archives Eikaiwa vs. ALT (My Take) Eikaiwa vs. ALT (Someone else's take) Private Teaching in Japan Modeling/Talent/Other in Japan My Guide to getting work translating Being Sneaky Bowling, the best game Example of Selling Video Games on ebay It's won't be easy
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Finding work that's not teaching in Japan... your thoughts?
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This time an interview from Andy from EnglishWebBook.com. We talk about being an ALT and his website with the gentle coffee house sounds of Starbucks in the background. Come for the ALT talk, stay for the relaxing ambiance.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
EnglishWebBook.com Direct Hire ALT Job Yokohama Criss Cross (Yoko Tate) Momotarou Lesson Submitting something to EnglishWebBook.com Englipedia VIP SuperStars Area Vocabulary Bank 9 Intelligences Article Traits all Good ALTs Have MEXT Changes coming in 2020
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Check out EnglishWebBook.com! Writing a comment like "ALTinsider.com was here...." is also totally encouraged.
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When you're doing anything for the first time, you'll probably going to be pretty bad at it. Listening to this podcast and avoiding the 10 mistakes covered will ensure that you're not terrible when you first start being an ALT. Still pretty bad, but not terrible..:) JK JK.
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Talking too Fast Will Ferrell Darted Remember Student's Names Pitfalls ALTs fall into Leo Palace Apartments Legendary Lunchtimes Guide Fun Hobbies Studying Japanese is a hobby. A non-boring webinar about your first lesson Learning Japanese is Important Game of Thrones rockin' at home Break out of the Bubble
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How many of these 10 did you make when you first started out as an ALT?
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This episode is all about my Japanese Marriage and all the planning that it entailed. Luckily, it went off without a hitch other than some wind ruining our balloon launch, but overall it was pretty sweet.
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Magic of the Future Dating Skills Wedding Planner like thing my wife used to do Fukuoka Seahawk Hotel Softbank Dome Filet Mignon Balloon Launch Religouny Pouring Water Into Plant Lighting Candle Together Under Table Drink Bucket Link to the Past Symphonic Version Nodding your head in Agreement
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Married peeps, what would you do differently if you had a second wedding? Single peeps, how much do you hate podcasts about marriages?
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This episode is about the 10 types of ALT you just don't want to be. You'll inevitably find yourself becoming some of these during your time in Japan, but the key is to recognize it and make whatever changes you need to make to become the ALT you actually WANT to be.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
ALT Pitfalls Karaoke Interac How I avoided becoming a bitter gaijin ALT ALT meetings Learning Japanese 4th floor of your Leo Palace Apartment Staying out of the Teacher's Room Guide to Leaving Early (sometimes) Avoiding Burnout Visiting Tokyo Skiing in Hokkaido Surfing in Okinawa Checking out the Maid Cafes
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Which ALT do you find yourself turning into most often? Let me know in the comments.
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On the third interview edition of the podcast I interview Sterling, a chair at AJET, which is an organization helping JETs all over Japan. We get into what they do, what she does, and also how you can help out if you feel so inclined. So if you have the time, do a good deed will ya?
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
AJET AJET Volunteer Page Claire and the 3 Ministries Connect Magazine Mext Changes coming before 2020 JET essay tips Passing the Japanese Driver's Test ALT Meeting Manifesto HealthyIM/Healthy Tokyo Cat
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Go check out the AJET website!
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I got my driver's license. But it wasn't easy. I hope you don't have to go through the same saga I did on my quest to be able to drive legally in Japan. Enjoy my painful recanting of the tale.
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Getting your Japanese Driver's License Family Grandma Bike Lapan Stupid Sites (Not actually stupid at all, just don't real TOO much) The Crank Bam! I suck. International License Rules AJET
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Leave a comment below with the number of times it took you to pass the test.
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My best class ever was pretty sweet. It had the perfect mix of all the elements that make up a good class. Not being too loud, but still wanting to have fun. Not too quiet, but still being able to listen. I wish they all could have been like this one. Here's the full story and how to make your classes as close to your best class ever as possible.
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My Worst Class Ever Dealing with your JTEs (and also here and here) "Kitchens in the Stew" Majime Dealing with Silent Classes Bowling Legendary Lunchtimes Be Lucky
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Leave a comment below! Only rule is you have to say "kitchens in the stew" somewhere in your comment.
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When I stopped being an Eikaiwa teacher, in my attempts to learn about the job known as being an "ALT" I went to YouTube and was lucky to find the MyArgonauts channel. It was filled with videos showing what being an ALT is all about, and now 7 years after I first found his Youtube Channel, he was nice enough to let me interview him for this episode of the podcast. He drops a lot of knowledge about his career as an ALT, University teacher, and Youtuber. Sit back and Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Jet Programme Shimane Jet Interview Process Being more than a Tape Recorder JTEs ASSISTANT LT Banana Tree Yoko Tate Izumo International Baccalaureate® Jason's Facebook Page
Youtube Channels Mentioned in This Episode:
My favorite MyArgonauts Video MyArgonauts Channel TaishaJason Channel JasonsinJapan Channel Rachel and Jun, Micaela, Sharla, That awful woman Kanadajin Abroad in Japan Stew in Tokyo HikoSaemon Gimmeaflakeman TokyoCooney RodgerSwan EricSurf6
Thing to do:
Watch a video of Jason's about being an ALT in Japan. Here's my suggestion to get you started.
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In this episode I go through each and every letter of the alphabet and attach a word or phrase to them pertaining to the ALT game. If you want to play the home version of this podcast, make your a list of what YOUR ALT ABCs look like and then listen to the podcast and see how many you got right!
Have fun!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
ABCs "Assistant" Language Teacher The Best Review Game Ever - Bowling Using a Computer in Class Becoming a Direct-Hire Englipedia Englipedia Interview Podcast Have more Fun Genki! H Interaction with your Co-workers Japan The Best Lesson Plans The MEXT Changes Don't be Late Omiyage the Right Way Paperwork Quizzes Sample Review Game Your guide to Super Souji Resisting the Tape Recorder Role Podcast Umbrella Requesting Time Off Podcast No Xylophones No Life Yakitori Zero Excuses
Thing to do:
Give a few letters and what ALT word or phrase comes to your mind that starts with those letters in the comments!
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No two classes are alike, but this episode attempts to share my ideal flow of a class from walking into the classroom to walking out after the bell rings.
Enjoy, and have fun finding your flow.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Ideal Flow Meaning of Ideal My go to warm-up game: Yoko Tate Episode 002=10 Essential Games Hello Song (for classes younger than 4th grade) Scoreboard Student Assistant Post Karuta Explained ALT Insider Lesson Plans Fruits Basket Explained (just kidding) ALT Insider Scheduler Games galore When the bell rings
Thing to do:
Answer this episode quiz question in the comments! How many times did I saw awesome this episode? (The answer of too many has already been submitted by me and while correct, the judges couldn't accept it)
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This week is a bit of a storytime episode about the path I took from landing on Japan soil to becoming an ALT. Very few edits were made in this one, so if you like this sort of format be sure to let me know!
Enjoy, and keep walking down that path.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Trip through time Online Forum GEOS "College Experience" Empire State Building Honeymoon Period Crying Eikaiwa vs. ALT MyArgonauts Youtube KBS Not fun times Not fun schools Not fun students 75% Rule Bus Driver
Thing to do:
Write the path you took on your Japan adventure in the comments. Mine is Eikaiwa Teacher---> ALT--->ALTinsider.com. What's yours?
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This week on the podcast I interviewed Rich from the legendary free resource Englipedia.net! He shares some of the history, best features, ideas for improvement, and a lot of behind the scenes stuff concerning the site. He is also looking for anyone that is willing and able to help make that site even better, so you have any time to give, email Rich at admin@Englipedia.net.
Englipedia says it best, sharing a little, gaining a lot. Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Englipedia.net Open a Window Korea, China, Japan Nova Bankruptcy Interac Eikaiwa vs. ALT Englipedia About Us Page Average Joe's Mario Typhoon Almost Mario Kart Want to Volunteer? admin@englipedia.net My Article in the Article Section Mark Porter Page bigdaikon ithinkimlost.com The Jet Coaster.com ALTInsider.com
Thing to do:
If you yourself are, or know anyone else that might be an interesting, "on-topic" interview for the ALTInsider Podcast, let me know! james@ALTInsider.com
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As an ALT, you have some days off. Here's how to take them off correctly. It's your right!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Paperwork Nice Move Disgruntled Face Parens
Thing to do:
Leave a review on iTunes here:
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My worst class ever will never be forgotten. Fights, Injuries, Tears, what else could you want?
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Average Classes doing bad stuff Awkward kick Yoko Tate Warm-up game 死ね Constituents Yokai Watch Dance Karuta
Thing to do:
Got a worse class story then mine? Let it fly in the comments.
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Are ALTs important? Ask 10 foreigners in Japan, and you'll get 10 answers. Here's my take.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
iTunes Review What's an ALT? Wild Card Don't be Tape Recorder Customs at the Airport Penpals Asada Mao Janken Optimistic Person Guitar Becky Presences The Dark Side Janitor Sphere of Safety Mext Changes and the ALT Hire Requirements to be an ALT Finding Translation Work in Japan
Thing to do:
Leave a review on iTunes here:
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The 2020 MEXT changes are going to change the ALT Game. In this episode I go through my predictions for how those changes might affect the job of being an ALT.
Embrace the Change. Have more fun.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The MEXT Changes The MEXT Changes post MEXT Changes Infographic ALT tape recorder Rakuten 2020 Olympics The New Batch When your DC loses their contract Pina Coladas Don't sit at your desk
Thing to do:
Add your prediction to the comments!
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A Magic Folder is really the best way to keep yourself organized and ensure your games are the best that they absolutely can be. Every ALT that wants to get to that magical place of 15 of minutes or less planning time daily definitely needs one! This podcast is all about what a Magic Folder is, and how to make your own.
Stay Magic!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
My Magic Folder's prepared, how's yours?
I wasn't lying Less Planning Evolution ALTInsider.com Englipedia.com Jet Wiki JET Programme Cat Meow A Nice Place to Be My Magic Folder----------------> Japan Teaching Resources Group ALTInsider's Magic Folder/Lesson Plans Bowling Learning a Foreign Language Magic
Thing to do:
Have you left a review on iTunes yet? You're the best. Around.
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Today's episode is an step by step run down of what a normal ALT day is like, from waking up to going to bed. If you aren't an ALT yet, check it out if you want a window in the magical world. If you already are, compare my day to yours to see which sounds like more fun.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Ask and you shall recieve 15 minutes or less planning Twitter Showtime Janken Staying out of the Teacher's Room ALTInsider.com Airquotes Legendary Lunchtimes Showtime Ladies Super Souji Your Guide to Leaving Early Study Japanese 8 hours of Sleep The Jet Pack
Thing to do:
Write a comment with the word SHOWTIME! in it somewhere. Somehow I managed to say that word FOUR TIMES in the episode.
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The 8 years ago me was wide eyed and excited for Japan. After some time of just trying to find my way in the country, I eventually got the hang of it somewhat after a year or so. But, had I knew the following 10 things, I would have had a MUCH better time especially in the beginning. I hope at least a few of these 10 things I wish I knew back then help you right now!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Starbucks My Story New Jets Virtual Fistbump ALTInsider.com/5things Frankenstein Learning Japanese Pizza ALTInsider.com/ALTLessonPlans Lonely Mt. Fuji Mango Epcot Center Video Games Skiing in Hokkaido Baseball Game Inaka Shinjuku The Jet Pack
Thing to do:
Virtual Fist Bump!
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The Honeymoon Period is a magical time, no matter what is causing it. A new pet, a new hobby, or even a new life in Japan. While it's impossible to make it last forever, this podcast is all about ways to keep enjoying some of those honeymoon-like feelings even after you've been in the country for more than a few months.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Honeymoon Period PHP Willy Wonka Scary Orange Dudes Willy Wonka Crazy Soap Ride Tough Classes The Thrill is Gone Normalization Too Cool Pitfalls of Living In Japan Stayer Shogi Studying Japanese Starbucks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sheets Breaking Bad
Thing to do:
Have you left a review on iTunes yet? I would really appreciate it!
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Teaching grammar is a huge part part of an ALT's job, so it deserves a podcast episode don't ya think? This week I'll tackle the magical world of Elementary School Grammar, with Junior High School to follow in a few weeks. Spoiler Alert:
- Present the Grammar
- Repetition
- Focused Practice
- Last Repeat
- Game!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
MEXT Changes Simple is Best What Would You Like? Who knew? ALT Insider Lesson Plans Fun Trumps All
Thing to do:
Have you left a review on iTunes yet? I would really appreciate it!
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My theory: the more you "accept" a country's culture, the more you can succeed in that country. This podcast goes into more depth about this thoery, and it's implication to the experience you can have in Japan or any other foreign country in the world.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Kimonos Tea Ceremonys Senpai/Kohai Military Bases in Japan Accept Give a Wink Learning Japanese Speaking Japanese metaphor
Thing to do:
Have you left a review on iTunes yet? I would really appreciate it!
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Karaoke is a huge part of the Japan nightlife. The songs, the drinks, the friends, it's almost always a good time. Well, until someone breaks one of these kommandments! The last time went to karaoke, how many did you break? Sinner. Clean up your act and respect the 10 Kommandments!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode
Creepy Finish Him Dat K The Kais Paradise by the Dashboard Light Dream Theater Fan Bohemian Rhapsody Hotel California Death Bad for a Cutie Linda, Linda, Linda Linda, Linda, Linda, again Studying Japanese Ghibli Song Ohio Baby Metal Ok Rock That Princess Mononoke Song Taylor Swift Michael Jackson Jimmy Eat World Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory Backstreet Boys Eminem Cat
Thing to do:
Print this out and put it on the wall of your next karaoke session with someone that is known to break any of the kommandments! Sharing it on their Facebook wall works too! (Click for PDF version)
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The 75% rule is a guideline to help you enjoy your life more, by getting you working while using the ideal % of your brain power. It doesn't mean not working hard, it means working smarter. For more information on the subject, check out the original post I wrote here. With a little work, you'll be following the 75% rule yourself in no time in all. You're welcome!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode
The Original 75% Rule Post Hottish Twitter Facebook Lumberjack The Wood Industry Justin Beiber Care Bank Neverending Story Cat Lumberjack Verb English Board Silent Classes Special Need Classes Bowling Japanese Translation This Website
Thing to do:
Tell me what percent you are currently rolling along at in the comments!
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Special needs classes are just like normal classes, but feel a little different. Due to the uncertainties, they can sometimes cause unneeded stress to ALTs. Don't let them! Once you learn the parameters and what is expected of you during the class, it should be smooth sailing. This podcast will help ensure your special needs classes are as fun as possible!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode
Pilot (wings) Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Nose Keep it Simple Imaginary Bad Guy Memory Karuta Janken Golden 10 Games Bread and Butter Days of the Week Caterpillar Golden Oldies x 2 Songs Judge, Jury and Executioner Rainbows
Thing to do:
Leave a review or rating! This podcast is brand new so it needs your help. Click here to leave an honest review!
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Silent Classes. My least favorite kind of class. It's tough to make a fun class when there is just no energy to harness into learning in an entertaining way for your students. But, there is a way to attempt to approve things, if you dare. Here's your action plan to attempt to do just that.
Break the Silence!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Bowling Game Word Search High School Prep Worksheets Santa Claus is Lost Yoko Tate Bingo Lunch Groups Easier said then done Drawing on the Board Embarrassment Life Sucked Out Relationship with JTE JTR? (not sure why I said that) Lunch Times Battle Golden Ticket
Thing to do:
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Episode 006 of the ALT Insider Podcast is all about those must-do things you just have to make time for if your going to be in Japan for any length of time. There is a lot of cool stuff, that I left out of course, so consider my list your starting point when coming up with things you HAVE to do before you time in Japan is done.
Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Tokyo Dog by the Station Special Massage Huge Retro Video Game Store Natto Raw Horse Raw Squid Okinawa Hokkaido Osaka Kobe Hanami Karaoke Shrine Castle Grand Canyon Wal-Mart Omiyage Learning Japanese Lunch Time ALT Free Time Elementary Yearly Lesson Plans Climbing Mt. Fuji Fantasy Adventure
Thing to do:
Tell me the one thing that made you start thinking about working in Japan in the comments!
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This session of the ALT Insider podcast is the second half of episode number 005 which will go over the good AND bad points about being an ALT in Japan. This week I go over the worst parts, and a sort of mini wrap up for anyone that is thinking about being an ALT in the future or anyone that needs some perspective if they are not enjoying their time in Japan as much as they had hoped. etc.
Enjoy the episode.... if you dare!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Best Parts about Living in Japan Welcome Person at Walmart Cart Wrangler Being a Translator Studying Japanese Rainbows Unicorns Improving your Relationship with your JTEs Being more than a Tape Recorder Not staying at your Desk Tough Classes Controlling Classroom Excitement Cat Meow
Thing to do:
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This session of the ALT Insider podcast is the first half of episode number 005 which will go over the good AND bad points about being an ALT in Japan. This week I go over the best parts, and next week I'll go over the not so great parts and then wrap it up with a conclusion for anyone still not sure about whether or not this job is right for them.
Spoiler: I came to Japan so I think the good stuff outweighs the bad.
Enjoy this episode!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Sunshines and Rainbows Anime Green Tea Japan Castles Using your Free Time Effectively Working as a Translator Eikaiwa vs. ALT Hey Man Things you need to be an ALT Golden Ticket Eating Lunch with the Students Yearly Elementary School Lesson Plans Jiro Dreams of Sushi Learning Japanese
Thing to do:
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In my opinion, the best way to work in JHS is as a member of a team with your JTE's, rather than being resigned to a role of tape recorder, provider of a 15 minute activity every class, or having to run the whole class myself. In this podcast, I give some strategies to help you work towards that goal of having the most fun in your Junior High Schools with as many of your teachers as possible!
Resist.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
FY Obituary Tape Recorder Role Warm-Up Game Working with your JTEs Envelopes Eating Koalas Last Minute Games Say No to Stickers
Thing to do:
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James: Hello ALT Insiders! Welcome to episode 004, the ALT Insider podcast all about how you can be more than just a piece of electronics at your junior high schools. If you want to, of course, let's get to it.
Tantalizing Announcer: Welcome to the ALT Insider podcast dedicated to making you have the most fun possible wild living or dreaming about living in Japan. Whether you've been for years or just starting to consider it, we've got you covered. And now, your host, broadcasting from somewhere in Japan - James.
James: Okay, guys. Yes, it is James from the ALT Insider podcast, welcome to episode 004. And today, before we get going, I want to get into why the intro has the epic guy's voice and I come in with the stupid "James," and that is because, well, on the website, I used to go by the name F.Y. until I said I wanted to be James at the website. You can read all about that, altinsider.com/FYobituary. But after I came out, as using my real name James, I had to change the guy's intro. So instead of hire him again to make the voice intro, I just did it myself that's why it sounds way less cool than his voice, but we work with what we have, right?
Okay, so I hope you guys are having a great time in Japan. In the beginning of the show, this is where I read the iTunes review and I have one here from jetjackson5 and he says, the title was, "Subbed," and he says, "Keep it rockin'." And I do keep on rocking it, if you would like to leave a review, please do and I will read it on the next podcast possibly, of course.
Okay, so today's topic: how to resist the role of "tape recorder" when you're working in junior high schools. So first, let's go over what a junior high school ALT does. Now for me, it's kind of like four choices, four uses that ALTs have in junior high schools. One is the ALT that is only a tape recorder.
Now what this means is, the teacher does their class and every time they would use a, push a tape recorder to read a vocab, to read a dialogue, they have you do that instead. That is the definition of your job, you're a tape recorder, you are the natural pronunciation machine. When they need something repeated, they repeat after you.
Now there's another way, now, adding on to that, some teachers use a different method. So while you're also a tape recorder, you're also maybe a 15-20 minute activity producer. So what that means is, while also doing the tape recorder role, you say at the end of the class or before the class, you'll be given 15 minutes to do an activity, whatever you want, that has to do with that, whatever the grammar points are that you're covering in the class. Of course this is a little bit better, a little bit more work for you but it does give you an opportunity to actually do some stuff in the class rather than just be a piece of electronics. This is probably the most common use of junior high school ALTs.
Oh, by the way, elementary school ALTs usually do the whole class. Of course there are some situations where the teacher does more but most of the times you do everything, but today we're talking about junior high school.
Okay so we went over the only tape recorder, we went over the teacher who does 15-minute activities plus tape recorder,
On this edition of the podcast I go through what I consider to be the essential items you need to bring with you to school everyday. Keeping your bring-to-school bag fully stocked will make sure you don't run into any hiccups during your day, ensuring you are having the most fun possible while teaching in Japan. Nothing sucks worse than running around your school looking for some dice for your next level grammar board game on a Thursday at 8:45 in the morning after you realized you've forgotten yours. I've been there.
Give it a listen and always be prepared!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
The Bag I use The USB I use Correct usage of Ire Swamp Thing ALT Insider Elementary School Lesson Plans Magic Folder Typhoon Last Minute Games Undies
Thing to do:
Let me know what YOU think is an essential item to bring to school that I left out in the episode in the comments below!
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James: Hey everybody! This is James from the ALT Insider Podcast. Today on Episode 003, we are going to get in to everything you need to bring every day to be the most prepared ALT you can be. Let's get to it.
Awesome Announcer Guy: Welcome to the ALT Insider Podcast dedicated to making you have the most fun possible while living or dreaming about living in Japan. Whether you've been here for years or are just starting to consider it, we've got you covered. And now, your host, broadcasting from somewhere in Japan --
James: -- James. Hey guys! Once again, this is James and thanks for joining me on Episode 003 to show all about what you need to be bringing to your schools every day to be this prepared as possible.
This is the part of the show when I would read a review from iTunes. Sadly, because this Podcast is so new, there aren't enough reviews to be displayed so I want to give one from my wife. She said, "This show makes you laugh at your own jokes so I don't like it." That's her review. If you have a better review of this show, please write it on iTunes and I will read it on the next show.
Anyway today, What's in The Bag is the unofficial name of this episode and what does that mean? That means what's in the bag of a prepared ALT Insider going to school and is ready for anything. These are going to be all the essential things you need to bring with you every day you go to school.
What this does is if you're prepared for everything, you have everything you need. You don't have to ask anybody for anything. You don't have to be chasing people around when let's say you need some scissors, you didn't bring scissors. If you can't find it around the school, you may have to ask somebody that maybe they're not there.
You never know what's going to happen. It's better if you just bring it with yourself. You're on to many less problems. It's just easier.
It makes you have more fun the day because it's one thing less to worry about. You never have to run around for anything. That's the main goal, to make you have more fun by being more prepared.
If you're driving to school instead of riding a bike or walking, you can be a little more lenient here. Some of the thing I'm going to say you don't have to have in your bag. You can just have it in your car. You can just walk in there and get it if the need arises but still keep in mind the things I want to say and think about if you need them or not.
This is sort of being like I'm going to school for the first time and I don't know the whole set up. Some of these things you don't need after you figure out the school's systems. I'm going to tell you here to bring money for lunch every day but if your school you pay it at the end of the month or whatever, then that would be a different story, right? You don't have to bring it every day.
Think of this list as you first time to a school list or you're substitute ALT list ...
In the first REAL episode of The ALT Insider Podcast I go into 5 easy ways you can be a better ALT. And when I say better, I actually mean an ALT that is having more fun. These might seem simple, but you'd be surprised how many problems they solve once you actually implement them.
Give them a try and have more fun!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
First Episode of the Podcast Leaving Early (sometimes) Yoko Tate Using an Assistant Being Observed Eating Lunch with the Students Staying out of the Teachers Room!
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What is up guys this is James from ALTinsider.com welcome to episode number 001 of the ALT Insider Podcast let’s get to that sweet introduction music!
[Music 0:00:10.4]
“Welcome to the ALT Insider Podcast dedicated to making you have the most fun possible while living or dreaming about living in the Japan. Whether you have been here for years or are just starting to consider it we have got you covered and now your host broadcasting from somewhere in Japan…”
James. What is up guys this is James from the ALT Insider Podcast this is nice to have you here for the true first episode of the ALT Insider Podcast. We did have one episode before but that was just a little bit of the formalities and the show episode so if you want to go and check that out go to www.altinsider.com/podcast1 but if you want to stay around for some real content that is what is going to happening on this episode today.
So today is a little simple episode of five ways that you could be a better ALT today so if you are listening to this on your way to work there are five things that you can literally do today to make sure you can be a better ALT. When I say be a better ALT when I say be a better ALT I mean an ALT have more fun because that is the ultimate goal and that is what is going to make you have the best time in Japan which is what I know you want to be doing.
- Is greet people more; greet people more. Sounds so easy right? I can already guess you probably say hi as a must when you walk in the teacher’s room or at least I hope you do! I mean taking it to the next level, instead of just saying it when you walk in the room saying good morning everyone I mean go to the principal’s office and say good morning. I am not saying have a big conversation with him because I do not like doing that either; a lot of the Principals are pretty boring you might find a cool one if you are lucky but just say good morning to him. Go to the vice principal and say good morning; go to the kind of office and say hi to them. Go find ways to make sure everyone knows you are there and this opens the avenue for you to maybe arrive a little bit later when you do not have a class. Maybe leave a little bit earlier when you do not have a class; this is the way you get to make it habit because you show around you that you are a part of the school, I am here I am saying Hi to everybody I am a cool guy to be with. I do not mean just the teachers either it is really a good idea to greet as many students as you can also any day you teach in your schools.
So I know so many ALT’s that like to stand in front of the gate and greet all the students there, I mean that is a nice thing to do. For me it gets a little cold in the winter so I only do it in the summer but I do it a few times as well if I am at the school early enough.
The other way to do this is wait by the shoe’s box where they keep their shoes that is a way to do it. It is not as cold and still just as effective. The other thing you can do is also take a trip around the school, you can always find a reason to walk around so it is a really good idea to say good morning to other students when you walk around get them more excited for you class,
In episode #002 of The ALT Insider Podcast I go over what I consider to be the essential 10 games every ALT should have in their repertoire of fun. You will definitely already know most of these, but I guarantee there is at least one you have never tried before and I add some little twists that I like to add to the old favorites to make them more fun as well.
Enjoy!
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Bowling Karuta Bingo Janken Draw a Story Typhoon Memory Yoko/Tate Envelopes Shoots and Ladders ALT Insider Yearly Lesson Plans
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Transcript: Expand to Read Transcript What is up guys? This is James from ALTInsider.com and today, we are going to go over the 10 games I feel our sense of every ALT to know and use in their classes. And you got to know some of these, but do You Think You Know Our Ten? Stick around to find out.
Welcome to the ALT Insider Podcast, dedicated to making you have the most fun possible while living. Or dreaming about living in Japan. Whether you have been here for years or just starting to consider it. We have got you covered. And now, your host, broadcasting from somewhere in Japan, James!
Hey guys! Yes it is James of ALT Insider.com. Thanks for joining our episode number 002 on the ALT Insider Podcast. It is nice to have you with me. Today, we are going to go over the 10 games I feel every ALT should have in their toolbox.
Not all of these are going to be new to you, but I am sure a few of them will. If you do know them, I am sure I am going to share some information you might not know about the best way to utilize this in your classes. So without further ado, let us get to the number one game that everyone should know, and that is bowling.
If there is a Hall of Fame of games for ALTs, bowling would be in the center room with all the statues and all the accolades. This is the best game. There is no other one. If you try it, your students will request it for the rest of the year. I promise it. If you do not believe me, please try it.
Quick rundown. You get students into groups. We will have one person from these groups stand up. You hold up a flash card and ask some question, however you want to do it. Once your team gets it right, that team gets a cup.
Once a team has accumulated three cups, they then have a choice of answering the question or choosing if they want to go ball or cup. If they choose ball, they can go bowling. Now, the key, the crux of the fun of this game is when you go bowling, you do not go bowling for your own team, you try to knock down the other team’s cups, which means they are losing points.
It is a combination of competitiveness, skills, sports, teamwork, everything you want in a game. It is always exciting until the end. It really is a perfect game. If you have not tried that, I really recommend you do.
ALTInsider.com/bowling for the details and how to get that. The only thing you things you need are plastic cups you can get from any convenience store, paper ball which you can make out of scrap paper at your school, tape to wrap out the ball, and tape to mark the lines. All these games’ links will be in the Show Notes at ALTInsider.com/podcast2. I would go check that out.
I would not say all the links because that will be a million links but go check that out, Bowling. I really, really recommend you give that a try. If not today, tomorrow, next week, some time.
It is only for 4th grade to 6th grade students normally, but I have pulled it off in a junior high school, first grade. They begged to play. I do not even want to play. They begged to play when I had the full class to myself.
The teacher said I could do whatever I want. The students begged for bowling. We did bowling and there was 30 junior high school students sitting on the floor,
The first episode of The ALT Insider Podcast is here!
To check it out, you can either listen to it on the blog OR check it out on Itunes.
Since this is is the first episode, I go over a little bit about me, what to expect from the show, and a short explanation as to what being an ALT Insider means.
Future shows will have a more focused format, covering a topic or two about the ALT game in more detail.
Information about the episode such as links mentioned during the show and things to do will usually appear below, along with a transcript.
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Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Your Guide to (sometimes) Leaving Early Dealing with your JTEs One Piece Nintendo
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What’s up guys this is James from ALTInsider.com and welcome to the first edition of the ALT Insider Podcast. Before we get things started today let’s get that introduction music.
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Welcome to the ALT Insider Podcast Dedicated to making you have the most fun possible while living or dreaming about living in Japan. Whether you have been here for years or just starting to consider it we have got you covered and now your host broadcasting from somewhere in Japan James. Okay guys once again this is James from ALT Insider.com I thank you so much for joining me here on the ALT Insider Podcast. This main voyage of ALT Insider Podcast will be all about what this show is going to be. The format and how I think it will help you as an ALT whether you are just starting out or a long year veteran or just thinking about the job.
To get things started let’s talk a little bit about me. I am James the creator, owner/manager of ALTInsider.com blog. I came to Japan seven years ago I started as a Eikaiwa teacher and did not like that very much at all and quit about two months later. Then found a job as an ALT and have been doing it ever since. Of course there have been some bumps along the road but I am still doing it and having a great time doing it.
One thing you should know about the show is I do not want to chit-chat; I do not want to have the wasteful fluff talking that a lot of podcasts have and it makes me turn off right away. I want to give you the straight stuff; the information you want to get to make you have more fun in Japan and that is it. I do not want to waste your time so if I ever do waste your time please let me know and I will make sure I get right back to giving you the great information that you need to be from ALT.
Okay so first question today is ‘what is an ALT insider?’ So an ALT insider for me in my definition, your definition might be different is someone that has earned the respect, the trust and has built the relationships to do the ALT job the way they want to do it by having as much fun as possible.
So let’s go through that again part by part. What I mean by building trust means you have done your job so well for a certain amount of time that everyone trusts that you can do it and there is no question in their mind that you will then perform that job at a high level.
Number two: You have built the relationships it takes to do things how you want to do them. So building relationships is again just like building trust. They know how you work, you work together with them to do things how you want to do them more than maybe let’s say a sub ALT that comes into that school. They do not have any relationship with the teachers so it is harder to do what they want to do, right? They have to do things by the book; the ALT insider is the opposite of that, they have built up the relationship it takes to do things more how they want them to be done. That is the place you want to be as an ALT.
Let’s give you an example: Most junior high schools and ...