In this podcast episode, Noriko and Michael talk about what drives the “exam-culture” in Japan. Why is it exactly that the exam and the license is so important and how this effects English learning and attitudes towards English learning. We hope you enjoy the show!

07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan

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Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. We’re talking about the Japanese culture of testing and how this influences English learning there….join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

40 – The Japanese Culture of Testing

Hey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. Just chatting and catching up…join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

39 – Naho & Michael – Catching Up In 2020

In this episode, Naho and Michael chat about Basic English Greetings and how we use “fine” in more of a sarcastic way! Check it out Hey guys, this is Naho

38 – Naho & Michael – Fine! Fine? And English Greetings

Hey guys! For today’s episode, Naho is going to let us know about some interesting Mother’s Day traditions in Japan, especially those related to the flowers people give their mom…like carnations! Check it out! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

37 – Naho & Michael – Mother’s Day Traditions

Today, we are taking a look at Gengo (元号) and the new era in Japan, which is known as the Reiwa Era (令和). Where does the gengo Reiwa come from? How is it used? How is it connected to the Emperor (天皇)? Learn the answers to these questions and more! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan

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