Kanji Many Japanese teachers and language texts advise learners to hold off on studying kanji. There are a few reasons for this: Don’t fall into this trap! There is absolutely no reason to postpone your kanji studies. The more kanji you know, the easier it is to live in Japanese society. Kanji allow you to […]
Month: December 2013
Useful Everyday Items
Keeping Cool Folding fans, like uchiwa and sensu. Found in many stores and summer festivals. Shaved ice maker. Makes shaved ice from ice cubes. Cold Patches and Ice Pillows: 熱さま (Atsu-sama) in sheet and pillow variety Dealing with Bugs Mosquito Incense and Refills: アースノーマット and 水性 are two brands Roach Motels: ゴキブリホイホイ (gokubuiri hoihoi), and ゴキブリ取り (gokiburitori) […]
School Evaluations
At the same time as the Recontracting Decision rolls around for us, our schools are also asked if they want to keep us. What will you be evaluated on? Though different schools do things differently, most likely your principal will fill out a report that looks something like this: Work Details (Attendance) 1. Tardiness: Never […]