yes your way to talk is very understandable for foreigner like me, even I know english since childhood, and it makes your videos very pleasant to watch and not having all the hussle , you provide a relax way to entertaine us and to provide knowledge by giving informations and explanation in simple language thank your very much your're great.
That katakana thing is one of my pet peeves. I don't do that. But I catch myself almost stuttering because I repeat the first part of my sentence often to make sure I'm understood.
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.
Interesting, that isn't something I have found myself doing, but is another good example of changing one's language due to life abroad. Thank you for sharing.
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.
😂- 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)
I have had some weird guesses too, but the best one was I got into the elevator in a hotel once and three Chinese PLA got in, in full uniform, and one of them turned to me and asked me if I was Russian!
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.
It's strange, right? There seems to be no reason whatsoever for an first language English speaker to mix those, but those sounds slip out wrong from time to time. Wonder if there is any research on this....
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
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.
With a Masters in English and university experience you could absolutely compete for some university jobs. One good place to start looking is the website Jrec-in. You can search by area and job type. Good luck!
yep😅 my american accent is a mix of metro Detroit / NYC but i have leveled it off. conbini is my favorite waseigo word sometimes it’s very benri, desho ??🤭
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.🤣
That's pretty funny, and reminds that I also sometimes can't remember the English word for certain things, only coming up with the Japanese word! A bit embarrassing....
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.
There is one super market that sells real bagels near us. Also, the best bagel shop in Japan (that I am aware of) is in Shinagawa area of Tokyo, so if you come back I'll take you there.
I think you are the 3rd person over the past few years to have brought up my channel name, but I am not sure what the problem is exactly. It's basically a play on the phrase Next Chapter and term Expat.
@@Exjapter well given the history of the 3 letter derogatory term for Japanese people in your title, it doesn't feel good to say your channel's title. You don't really want a channel name that people don't want to repeat.
That seems to be overthinking it, as it's the middle syllable of a 3 syllable word. The derogatory use of that syllable stands alone in its usuage, and differs in its referrent. Also, there are all kinds of words we could find naughty words in, if we start chopping syllables from them. It's food for thought though, so I might run a poll at some point.
@@Exjapter you are not wrong. But words have history and it may depend on where we come from. If the 3 letters were inside a word then that is perfectly normal. But you have capitalised the J meaning it refers to Japan and the T to highlight something else. It's a three part term and knowing what your content is it obviously refers to Japan. It is quite different. I see it as ex-(that term)-ter. No hate here though. Just letting someone know the potential. I'm a grown adult, at the end of the day, all's cool.
The last one is fun to play with, and also quite common in bilingual or multilingual communities
yes your way to talk is very understandable for foreigner like me, even I know english since childhood, and it makes your videos very pleasant to watch and not having all the hussle , you provide a relax way to entertaine us and to provide knowledge by giving informations and explanation in simple language thank your very much your're great.
Thank you for your kind comment.
That katakana thing is one of my pet peeves. I don't do that. But I catch myself almost stuttering because I repeat the first part of my sentence often to make sure I'm understood.
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.
And then it creeps into the language of your personal life.....lol
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.
Interesting, that isn't something I have found myself doing, but is another good example of changing one's language due to life abroad. Thank you for sharing.
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.
Been to Singapore twice, and the English there is a lot of fun in my opinion!
Sugoi video!
Thank you.
😂- 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)
Tell your folks I say hi and watch out for deer. ;) Thanks for subscribing!
Japan ASMR anyone?
Oh dear --- shall I start eating crunchy snacks while I walk?
People here in Japan often think I'm German somehow. Kinda weird but might be more with fashion. Even an American thought I was German.
I have had some weird guesses too, but the best one was I got into the elevator in a hotel once and three Chinese PLA got in, in full uniform, and one of them turned to me and asked me if I was Russian!
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.
It's strange, right? There seems to be no reason whatsoever for an first language English speaker to mix those, but those sounds slip out wrong from time to time. Wonder if there is any research on this....
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
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.
With a Masters in English and university experience you could absolutely compete for some university jobs. One good place to start looking is the website Jrec-in. You can search by area and job type. Good luck!
@@Exjapter Thank you
yep😅
my american accent is a mix of metro Detroit / NYC but i have leveled it off.
conbini is my favorite waseigo word
sometimes it’s very benri, desho ??🤭
Desho neeee
Not being entirely appropriate? Never! 😂😂😂
Er....always?
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.🤣
That's pretty funny, and reminds that I also sometimes can't remember the English word for certain things, only coming up with the Japanese word! A bit embarrassing....
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.
There is one super market that sells real bagels near us. Also, the best bagel shop in Japan (that I am aware of) is in Shinagawa area of Tokyo, so if you come back I'll take you there.
Hi, Paul. Are there more books you recommend on Japanese culture, I remember you talking about nature in Japan. Thanks!
I made a video a LONG time ago with book recommendations - this is probably a good thing to update with a new video! Thanks for the question.
@@Exjapter Thanks Paul, appreciate it!
称名寺Shoumyou-ji❣️Atsui-desune? Hot and humid days‼️
Good advices for a just arrived ALT, I thought. PEACE ❤
Thank you! And yes...it was a hot walk. I think I will do a driving video this week!
@@Exjapter it’ll be 👍
I’m looking forward to watching your new video. Peace ✌️
Your English sounds very canadian to me almost exactly like Justin Trudeau
Haha, I have been accused of being Canadian before, although I am not sure I hear it.
Not sure about the channel name. Does it need to be that?
I think you are the 3rd person over the past few years to have brought up my channel name, but I am not sure what the problem is exactly. It's basically a play on the phrase Next Chapter and term Expat.
@@Exjapter well given the history of the 3 letter derogatory term for Japanese people in your title, it doesn't feel good to say your channel's title. You don't really want a channel name that people don't want to repeat.
That seems to be overthinking it, as it's the middle syllable of a 3 syllable word. The derogatory use of that syllable stands alone in its usuage, and differs in its referrent. Also, there are all kinds of words we could find naughty words in, if we start chopping syllables from them.
It's food for thought though, so I might run a poll at some point.
@@Exjapter you are not wrong. But words have history and it may depend on where we come from. If the 3 letters were inside a word then that is perfectly normal. But you have capitalised the J meaning it refers to Japan and the T to highlight something else. It's a three part term and knowing what your content is it obviously refers to Japan. It is quite different. I see it as ex-(that term)-ter. No hate here though. Just letting someone know the potential. I'm a grown adult, at the end of the day, all's cool.
First :p
Does this comment mean I have arrived as a youtuber? 😂