Eat Your Crust

A Slice of Life as a Teacher in Japan

Aug 19, 2020

01:07:31

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

How to Be an Early Arrival in Japan

2min

The Differences Between School and America

4min

The Impact of Test Takers on Academic Performance

2min

How to Teach English in a Balanced Classroom

4min

How to Learn English in Japan

3min

The Differences Between Japanese Schools and American Schools

2min

How to Make Friends in a New School Year

3min

The Importance of Being Friendly in Japan

2min

10.

The Importance of National Pride in Japan

3min

11.

The Relationship Between Teachers and Students

3min

12.

The Importance of a Personal Bond With a Teacher

4min

13.

Tips for Traveling to Japan

4min

14.

The Importance of Holding the Door Open

4min

15.

The Importance of Bowing in America

2min

16.

How to Avoid Calling People by Their First Name

6min

17.

The Differences Between American and Asian Languages

5min

18.

The Importance of Proper Dressing in Japan

6min

19.

How to Be a Guest in Japan

6min

Calling all travel lovers, budding teachers, and weaboos!

Our guest today is a friend who is currently teaching English in Japan to high school students. He set off on this journey with images of playful school life and dreams of peaceful landscapes often depicted in anime, but does his 2-year adventure meet his expectations?!

Today we chat about the JET program (Japanese Exchange and Teaching), the relationship between students and teachers in America vs. in Japan, and dealing with homesickness and culture shock!

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