Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Is there any high schools in japan for American students

Is there any high schools in japan for American students?
So I wanna move to Japan with my aunty but im still learning japanese. I wanted to know if there was any high schools in japan that teaches in english
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Yeh, tons of schools. You betcha. Ever heard of any International schools? Those are the ones you want to aim for. They're good schools and you have to work hard to get into them. Good luck!

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Monday, August 8, 2011

A question about English school teachers in Japan!

A question about English school teachers in Japan!?
I've heard from some people, most of English school male teachers in Japan are gay. Is it true? If so, what is the reason? Many thanks in advance!!!
Japan - 5 Answers
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I have this acquittance who had worked at an English school. She says there were many gay male teachers where she worked. So I guess that it could be ture...
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Sounds like more non-sense to me.
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Not that I've noticed. I knew one or two who were, but that was out of many (and they were the foreigners on the JET Programme, not the Japanese).
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I met only one when I was there. Judging by the type and number of questions on here and other places, it seems like a lot of guys want to go out there because they believe it will be easy to score with 'J-girls'. So I guess all those lot are not gay. From my experience I would have to say that what you heard from some people is complete rubbish! I knew/knew of many male English school teachers in Japan and the majority were not gay.
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yes!

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Is there a way to go to japan to study during high school

Is there a way to go to japan to study during high school?
I lovelovelove japans' culture, and music and everything! I am learning japanese now, I am 14. And I want to know if theres any way I could go study in japan for one semester or a week or so with a company, or by myself. I really want to explore Japan, because its where I'd love to go and I've never been out of the country, so yeah any ways I could find out?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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afs or ciee but i think ciee deadline is closed for the semester but afs should be deadline should be coming soon im might be going to japan for a year with afs japan link- http://www.afsusa.org/usa_en/focus_on/high_school/45
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Firstly you have to be 15 before you depart for Japan allthough being 14 doesn't stop you from applying now which is probably quite a good idea You should try; Afs Yfu Rotary Ef All are big well established programs with minimal negativity (ALL programs have people who have had a bad experiences but usually these were unavoidable with the programs I mentioned). How you should go about this is to go to the above organisations websites and they'll tell you were to go from there, this will normally be a short apllication online, or one sent via the mail. The websites will usually have phone numbers and contact adresses if you have questions. The study abroad programs are usually $4000-$10,000+ depending on where your going and how long your going for. Just beware the prices the programs charge almost allways do not include airfares or spending money for the programs, but they will tell you how much they recomend you take for spending money and what not. Once you've done the initial short application you will be sent a much longer and more indepth one, once this is completed it is usualy followed by an interveiw at home with your family. After that you'll know on the spot or in a few days whether or not your able to go You could also try for a shcolarships if money is tight, just because someones 'not a genius' doesn't mean they can't get a shcolarship, for exchanges most of the time there looking for someone who is outgoing, friendly and adventurous, smarts are a bonus but honestly theres very little point in sending a genius who's going to spend there whole time not doing anything. Alot of the shcolarships are means tested (how much your parants make).

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Do students in modern day Japan learn Chinese in school

Do students in modern day Japan learn Chinese in school?
I mean, is it taught in public schools like English is? And if so, what form of Chinese? Or do they need private tutors/private schools to learn Chinese?
Languages - 2 Answers
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Japanese learn their adapted form of written Chinese called Kanji [Chinese characters->Japanese meaning], however they do not learn "Chinese" alongside English. Mandarin Chinese could be taken as a foreign language.
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Japanese students today do not learn Chinese or is not offered Chinese as a foreign language in their school. I believe this to be true to all Japanese schools, whether public or private. However, they do learn Kanji (which is the Japanese alternation of the Chinese characters and therefore is no longer considered Chinese) which is taught during grammar and literature class. The only foreign language they teach in most Japanese schools is English. Japanese students who wish to learn other foreign languages must learn them on their own. The school does not provide that kind of education nor is it in their curriculum. You must understand, the Japanese education system is quite different from our education system. As far as tutor wise, I have never heard of private Chinese tutors or any other language tutors besides English.

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Is there a Japanese Language school in Dallas, TX

Is there a Japanese Language school in Dallas, TX?
I'm planning on going to Japan for school over the next two years, so my Japanese teacher suggested that I go to a Japanese language school in Dallas to prepare myself. He said this school only meets on the weekends, however. The problem is, he didn't know the name of it, and I couldn't find anything about it. So, does anyone know what school he might be referring to?
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you might contact the Dallas Japanese Association. Here's a link to their website. www.godja.org/en/index.php and here's a link to some info on a Japanese language course listed on their site. http://godja.org/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=81

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Do the kids in Japan go to School all year

Do the kids in Japan go to School all year?
Do they have summer break?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Not completely all year, it just seems that way. Usually seasonal brakes are a couple of weeks long.
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Yes they have summer break, but it doesn't signify the gap between school years as it does in America. It goes: Beginning of school year early April- late July Summer break early September- late December Break January-late March End of school year so there's no long break between the school years, but there are other breaks throughout the year
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Japanese kids go to schools about 220 days for 1 year. And our summer break is between mid-July and the end of August.

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Friday, July 1, 2011

Do most high school graduates in Japan speak english

Do most high school graduates in Japan speak english?

Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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I checked and not so many do. But there is a new rule which stipulated that english must be taught in school.
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From my experience most don't. But they do understand written English and able to communicate in writing.
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