Losing my language identity. My English has changed in Japan!  

Not a native English speaker, but totally agree and feel the same changes in my Japanese/English speaking style after switching from a Japanese company to a Japanese language school. Try to use simple words and concise structures to reduce misunderstandings for my foreign students and colleagues with different language levels and cultures.

I also have a bad habit of repeating what I just said to make sure that everyone understands. Comes from teaching English to Japanese people for 33 years. I hate catching myself doing that when I’m around other gaijin.

Really enjoyed this topic and can relate to this one as an Australian in Singapore. I’ve definitely had to flatten out my pronunciation of English despite English being used here commonly, albeit in the predominant form Singlish.

You're absolutely right! Living in Japan for 6 years, I'm already starting to lose my "R" and the "L". What's going to happen with my enunciations? My lips and jaws don't move like they used to, just like the Japanese when they speak. It's furaido poteto and harooh for me today.

Do you work for a Japanese company in Japan or a western company, also what are your thoughts on where foreigners should work in Japan would be interested to hear that perspective since my family would like to immigrate there from America at some point

Sugoi video!

😂- your channel was randomly placed in my feed. I’m also from Wisconsin.. … I’m going out to buy bat’trees for da clicker now… have a good day! ( liked and subscribed)

Hi, Paul. Are there more books you recommend on Japanese culture, I remember you talking about nature in Japan. Thanks!

I am a teacher that will be moving to Japan next March for a ALT postion with Interac. Your videos have provided a wealth of great information. I do have a question. I was wondering how difficult it is to get hired by a University in Japan/if I would have a difficult time getting hired by a University there? I have a Master's degree in English and have taught at a university for 8 years in the States (not in the last 2 years), have presented at several conferences, although I have not published my work yet , and am vigorously studying the language. Please keep up the good work with the videos, I really enjoy your channel.

Japan ASMR anyone?

Not being entirely appropriate? Never! 😂😂😂

We have spent almost a year in Japan over all of our trips and I am also studying Japanese, but have not lived in Japan (I would love to!). However I find myself using "Hai" often instead of yes at home in Australia.🤣

I now routinely tell other foreigners that I'm 'going on holiday'. No American ever says that. Also, I've emerged from watching this with an intense craving for a bagel. That's never happened to me before.

称名寺Shoumyou-ji❣️Atsui-desune? Hot and humid days‼️ Good advices for a just arrived ALT, I thought. PEACE ❤

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