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47 What was good and bad about your JET experience? (Reminiscing About the JET Programme)

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was good and bad about your JET experience?

Topics Discussed
  • What the JET Programme is
  • The various positions available to JET applicants
  • Some troubles experienced while on the JET Programme
  • Rural placements
  • Japan's shrinking population
  • On getting placed in Yamagata Prefecture
  • On the lack of privacy that comes with living in a rural place in Japan
  • Positive experiences while on JET
  • Unique tangential experiences
  • How seeing example of bad teaching can be helpful
  • On making friends while on JET
  • On dealing with cold weather
  • And much more!
Support on Patreon

If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.

And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!

Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.

Here's a few English language articles that I came across while preparing for this episode.

Here is a link to the page containing the details about the Japanese survey mentioned in this episode.

Use the link below to check out the latest episode of the Japan Station podcast.

Support the show by picking up a t-shirt at KimitoDesigns.com.

Japanese Vocabulary List

Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC.

  • Gaikokugoshidōjoshu
    • 外国語指導助手 【がいこくごしどうじょしゅ】 (n) assistant language teacher; ALT; foreign national serving as an assistant teacher of English in a Japanese classroom
We Want Your Questions

Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)

Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.

Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was good and bad about your JET experience?

Topics Discussed
  • What the JET Programme is
  • The various positions available to JET applicants
  • Some troubles experienced while on the JET Programme
  • Rural placements
  • Japan's shrinking population
  • On getting placed in Yamagata Prefecture
  • On the lack of privacy that comes with living in a rural place in Japan
  • Positive experiences while on JET
  • Unique tangential experiences
  • How seeing example of bad teaching can be helpful
  • On making friends while on JET
  • On dealing with cold weather
  • And much more!
Support on Patreon

If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.

And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!

Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.

Here's a few English language articles that I came across while preparing for this episode.

Here is a link to the page containing the details about the Japanese survey mentioned in this episode.

Use the link below to check out the latest episode of the Japan Station podcast.

Support the show by picking up a t-shirt at KimitoDesigns.com.

Japanese Vocabulary List

Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC.

  • Gaikokugoshidōjoshu
    • 外国語指導助手 【がいこくごしどうじょしゅ】 (n) assistant language teacher; ALT; foreign national serving as an assistant teacher of English in a Japanese classroom
We Want Your Questions

Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)

Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.

Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes

  continue reading

86 episoder

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