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Three major factors why Japanese can not speak English! Katakana English, Grammar Perfectionism, Shy

2019.08.05 Global First

Recently, even in Japan, English education has begun from elementary schools, and while the number of years of studying English has become longer, generally Japan is said to be from abroad “a country where English is not understood”. Why are you saying that Japanese English can not be used overseas, although you have to spend…

Complicated Procedure to Get Residence Permit… Physical Checkup, Stay Permit, Work Permit…

2019.08.04 Global First

I have been living in China for almost 2 years. You need a visa to live abroad as a foreigner. In many cases, obtaining a visa is the end of it, but in the case of China, if you take a visa and go to China, you have to go through further procedures and apply…

How People in New Zealand Think about Their Career and How They Work

2019.08.04 Global First

How much do you plan for your future? Also, are you satisfied with your job, class, and title? I am currently working in New Zealand, but I feel that Japan and other countries are quite different, especially in terms of “career”. This time I will introduce New Zealanders’ way of thinking and working for their…

How to Communicate with Foreign Colleagues? Hugs, Greetings are Very Important!!

2019.08.03 Global First

I live in Australia and I am in my 11th year. For work, we employ about 50 people from overseas for the year. We recruit jobs from Asians such as Australians, Japanese, as well as Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Chinese, etc., as well as from the USA, Canada, and European countries, and we always work with…

Communication Doesn’t Depend on Where They Are From but Who They Are

2019.08.03 Global First

When working with foreigners, there are many things to keep in mind. Because colleagues are people with different cultural backgrounds than you, and depending on the way you think and the wording of things, you will find horns. Here are some tips for working with foreigners that my husband has experienced. There is no preconception…

Finding a Job in China and Getting a Visa (1st)

2019.08.02 Global First

I live in Beijing, China. Last year I completed my graduate school in Japan, so I thought that I would like to work in China. I used to be a part-time lecturer in junior high school and high school in the past, and at first I wanted to work in school in China. After that,…

What Japanese Misunderstand about Foreigners: How to Deal with Them?

2019.08.02 Global First

What will you do if you suddenly have to work as a team with a foreign colleague from tomorrow? If you are puzzled by the differences in culture and words, you may not be able to exert your usual power. However, I don’t want to hurt other people without knowing the tips to work well…

Words Native Speakers Often Use 4: Slang!!

2019.08.01 Global First

The fourth stage of the series introduces local “live English” I learned when I studied in Canada! This time, I will pick up “slang terms” that are often used by native speakers. Speaking of slang terms such as slang and youth terms commonly used among young people in Japan, it is also one of the…

China is Famous for Its Copied Products!! However, It Is Pretty Creative!!

2019.08.01 Global First

China is famous for its copy products. When I returned to Japan temporarily the other day, the topic of the “Oedo Onsen Monogatari” created in Shanghai attracted people’s attention. While the Japanese side claims that it has nothing to do with it, the Chinese side has even submitted a certificate that “Japan has approved.” This…

Awful Airline Company in America… If You Need Connection, Make Sure to Have Enough Time!!

2019.07.31 Global First

Recently, an assault on a certain U.S. airline has become a topic, but I feel that there are various problems with the airline. Here, I would like to introduce the shocking events I experienced at a certain US airline. Transit flight problems due to delayed takeoff At this time, I was planning to go from…