December 23, 2019
Remembering Kanji – Four Methods Compared
Kanji are the most dreaded field of Japanese study for many. But with a bit of creativity, the right tools, and a systematic approach, mastering them is easier than you think. Read on to......
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Taking JLPT N2 and N1 – The Road to Success
“Japanese level: N2 or higher” is a common requirement for job offers in Japan. In this article, I share my personal experiences and recommend preparation strategies for the test. What does passing the JLPT...
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5 Pillars of Japanese Manners
There is no shortage of behavioral rules in Japan. While Japanese manners are strict, especially when dealing with customers, they are not as scary as it first seems. All it takes are 5 basic...
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JFT-Basic – Japanese Test for Foreign Workers
Considering to take the JFT-Basic? Find out what it covers, how to prepare and where to take this new Japanese test, that checks if you got what it takes to manage living and working...
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Japanese Pronunciation and How to Practice with Karaoke
Getting an (almost) native-level accent in Japanese is impossible? Not if you know what to look out for and combine different ways to practice. Learn how to make your Japanese sound more natural using...
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Find the right Business Japanese Course for you
Business Japanese courses are the finishing touch that lets you hit the ground running on your first day in a Japanese office. There’s only one problem: Which course to pick among all the different...
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Read Long Texts in Japanese – Benefits of Rising to the Challenge
Reading a whole book in Japanese – a daunting task? It’s certainly not easy, but also very rewarding and can even help with the JLPT or job hunting. Find out how to turn practice...
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Finding a Job in Japan through Job Fairs and Japanese Friends
Can you find a job in Japan without having lived here before? We talked with Earlwin about the challenges of job-hunting Japanese style and how attending job fairs and his Japanese friends helped him...
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Online Applications: Get Your Dream Job in Japan
Can you find your dream job in Japan? To answer this question, we talked with Clemence and asked how she persevered and managed to find the job she wanted in Japan. Read on to...
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Job Agencies: Find Jobs that Match your Profile
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd? We talked with Yulia about how to be efficient in your job search and why it is important to know what you bring to the table....
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How to Learn Business Japanese
Mastering Business Japanese is the key to navigating the Japanese job market and leaving a positive impression at work. Read on to find out what and how to learn. Business Japanese: What you need...
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Business Japanese at Linguage Japanese Language School
Learning business Japanese is one of the biggest hurdles when wanting to work in Japan. Of course you can get a textbook and study the basics by yourself but today we want to introduce...
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Where do you work? Japanese Industries and their Names
Looking for industry names in Japanese? Our list gives you the terms you need to join the conversation. Regardless of whether you are looking job or just want talk about the Japanese economy, without...
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Essential Japanese Office Vocabulary to fit right in
Want to get a jump-start at your new job in Japan? Knowing the right vocabulary can make the difference between getting lost at work or fitting right in. Especially during the first month it...
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Business Japanese Vocabulary for Job Ads
Japanese job ads are hard to understand? Here are the words you need to find out exactly what a job has to offers. Let’s be honest, we would rather spend our time actively applying...
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