11 Common Questions Students Ask the ALT
In Japan, being the only foreigner in school, an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) gets the attention other regular teachers normally don’t. In the beginning of the school year when you…
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Month: February 2020
How I learned Japanese in 3 months
Before coming to Japan, I only knew two words. Oishi (Yummy) and arigatou (thank you). When I came to visit for one month in 2011, I learned a few more…
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Valentine’s Day in Japan and the Philippines
There is a huge difference between how the Philippines and Japan celebrate Valentine’s. What to give/receive In the Philippines, Valentine’s is more on flowers – roses as the main star.…
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Biko-making
Biko (bee-ko) is a Philippine dessert made from glutinous rice, coconut milk and sugar. We use black glutinous rice or white or mix of both. My mother usually do mix.…
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My Breastfeeding Story
I thought I had already gone through the most difficult part when I delivered my baby until I started breastfeeding. I never thought breastfeeding will give me so much emotions…
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Why most Japanese people don’t speak English well?
You might be surprised and ask yourself this question when you visit Japan for the first time. Having lived in Japan for many years now, I would like to share…
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