Learning Japanese Conversation, as Familiar as Sony
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The Japanese Doctor is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com).
Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese and Chinese language learning options. Their main service is private one on one language lessons in the NYC area.
Japan is both a thrilling and exotic, yet familiar culture. When people hear “Japan” they think of a faraway country in the East, with Kimono’s, Anime, and Samurai. Although Japan has these culturally different aspects that make it seem exotic, they also have household names such as Sushi, Nintendo, Toyota, Panasonic, etc. Learning the Japanese language also at first might seem exotic. The grammar structure is actually quite different than English, and learning the characters and vocabulary for conversation also might seem like a daunting task. However once a student acquires some basic grammatical patterns the Japanese language can also become familiar, well almost as familiar as Sony!
Before explaining the basics of Japanese conversation a disclaimer will need to be added to this article. First of all it is not recommended to…
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Roland Kelts reviews “Tears in the Darkness” for BOOKFORUM
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Just found out that Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica, has a review of “Tears in the Darkness,” a capacious, brilliantly narrated account of the Bataan Death March in World War II, featuring interviews with Japanese, American and Filipino veterans/survivors — in this month’s issue of BOOKFORUM. Inhumanity, with novelistic intimacy…
Read the review here: http://www.bookforum.com/inprint/016_03/4339
JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunity through the Ontario Public Service Career website, and thought it might be of interest to former Canadian JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
With offices in Canadian Embassies in Europe, Asia and North America, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade’s International Marketing Centres are headed by people familiar with the needs of their particular market—and the business advantages Ontario can offer it. The Ministry is also an important resource for local economic development offices interested in attracting foreign investment or finding export markets.
Situated in the Canadian Embassy, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in Tokyo, Japan. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario’s image for business opportunities.
In this high profile role, you will: assist in determining priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations with Japan; propose to the ministry annual programming for Japan and implement as approved; network with media; provide advice to senior government and business leaders; provide high-quality intelligence on Japan; work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions.
Event: “Building A Successful Career – Jump Start Your Future!” (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by CareerCross, and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
CareerCross is holding a special career development seminar, in Japanese, called “Building A Successful Career – Jump Start Your Future!” on September 9 (Wed) at Spazio 2 in Ebisu.
Best selling author, Ms. Kyoko Yukawa, along with award-winning career advisor, Tetsuya Sakabe will give a rare seminar open to the public on strategies for taking control of your career and future.
Learn how to better your communication skills, build your network, brand yourself and be one of those that are “in demand.” If your career seems stalled, this is where you are going to learn how to revitalize it.
Any JET alums planning to attend the NAFSA Regional Conference Nov. 2-5?
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Pam Kavalam (Shiga Prefecture, ’07-’09) is planning on attending the NAFSA Regional Conference (http://www.region10.nafsa.org/Region%20X%20New/Conferences_Workshops/conf2009/index.htm) in Springfield, MA from November 2-5 and would like to connect to other JET alums who are interested in going.
NAFSA (www.nafsa.org) is the professional association for international higher education administration.
If you’re interested in, or already working inm study abroad, international student advising and recruitment or international education in general, this is the conference for you. It’s a great way to network within the Boston and New York areas, learn more about the field, and attend workshops that you can put on your resume.
Contact Pam for details about registration, transportation, hotel information, volunteering and costs.
Job: ESL teachers for Saudi Arabia Universities
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This is via HCC News Today
International Training Consulting Group (ITCG) is seeking qualified faculty candidates who would like to teach college-level courses in English as second language.
ESL teachers are needed for two public Saudi Arabia Universities, King Addul-Aziz University in Jeddah and Tibaah University in Al Madeenah, starting September 26, 2009.
ITCG is seeking 40 Male teachers and 30 Female teachers in Al Madeenah and 40 Female teachers and 35 Male teachers in Jeddah, with great opportunities for spouses. They require U.S. citizens and native English speakers only.
The contract includes 5 to 6 days a week with a maximum of 30 hours and options of earning extra hours in tutoring; furnished accommodation with basic utilities, plus local transportation provided from residence to work and back; and health insurance covered by employer.
ITCG will provide an airline ticket from country of residence to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) at the beginning of the contract, and a return ticket to country of residence at the end of the contract.
This is a twelve month contract with one month holiday included. The KSA entry visa will be provided by employer. The contract is for one year and can be renewed upon the acceptance of both parties. Salary range is negotiable. Saudi Arabia is a tax free country.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor Degree in English or similar with at least 1-3 years of experience or Master Degree.
2. Any of the following Certification courses will be a plus: ESL, TESL, ESOL,
TESOL, EFL, TEFL, CELTA, DELTA.
3. Middle East experience will be a great plus.
Interested candidates are advised to apply with their CV/Resume in MS-Word format and a scanned copy of their academic transcripts and ESL-related certificates.
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Email requested documents and inquiries to: Deanna.Teel@hccs.edu or call 713.718.5873.
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This just in from Feiler, Bruce (Tottori-ken, 1989-90), author of the original JET book Learning to Bow as well as a number of other best sellers such as Walking the Bible, Abraham, and Where God Was Born:
| A Note From Bruce Feiler
On October 6th, my new book America’s Prophet: Moses and the American Story arrives in bookstores. It describes a year I traveled through American history, from the pilgrims to the founding fathers, Cecil B. DeMille‘s garage to the Oval Office, looking at Moses’s influence on the American story. You can read more about the book here. I’ve also completely redesigned www.brucefeiler.com. It contains some cool new videos, a list of the cities I’m visiting this fall, a blog, including a new series “This Week in Moses,” and, of course, a way to email me directly. I’ve also set up a Facebook page, and I hope you’ll friend me there. Plus, you can follow me on Twitter. I hope you enjoy the book, and thanks for your continued support. Please let me know what you think. Yours, |
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Vote for ‘Herbivores’ on Food2
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Hi, it’s your Jetwit webmaster Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken ’03-’06) here. I have a quick favor to ask you all.
“Herbivores,” the stop-motion animation video that I made with my friend Elizabeth Fuller last year has made it to the top 10 semifinals of the First Annual Food2 Summer Challenge. We desperately need your votes to help us win the grand prize. Please vote for us here. You need to sign in to vote, but you can log in using your Facebook or MySpace account. It only takes a minute.
Thanks so much for your help!
