The Inside Japan Podcast

This week Scott Ackerman stops by and tells all about his time in Japan, starting his own school, and his Youtube career. Listen, laugh, learn, love.

Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Webinar Replay

* Togufu Learning Japanese Article

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Scott's Youtube Channel - Patreon - School - Most Recent Life Advice Live - Facebook

* The Crash of NOVA Explained

* Tokyo Cooney

* An example of a JFAQ Video

* Busan Kevin

* Julian Blanc Video - RSD

* Jun and Rachel

* TLC English Academy

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Scott's Youtube

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Cara from Caradventures drops by this week to share her experience so far on JET, which is just a taste of the knowledge she divulged at the webinar that took place shortly after this was recorded. She and many other JETs took place in a webinar after this episode aired so go check it out here ->

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx_8MyQHRGE

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Webinar Link!

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Cara's Youtube - Facebook - Instagram

* Cara's recommended video: A day in the life of a JET

* Cara's video about Solo Travel

* After School Club Breakdown

* Opas.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Cara on Youtube!

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This week Tino from Chicano 2 Teacher drops in and shares what makes his teaching style work so unique, and what makes him so positive and passionate every single class. Motivating stuff.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Tino's Youtube - Facebook - Instagram

* Japan YMCA

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Chicano 2 Teacher!

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This week Charlie from Live Work Play Japan drops in some great stuff about his path through Japan and how you can emulate his methods to find an awesome job that isn't teaching English (if that is something you want to do!)

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Live Work Play Japan - Facebook

* Peppy Kids Club

* ALT vs. Eikaiwa Teacher

* The Ted Talk Charlie mentions

* How to get work using Japanese outside of Japan

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Live Work Play Japan!

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This week I have a talk with Diego from the Teaching in Japan subreddit. He's a University and High School Teacher and he shares A LOT of job-hunting gold in this one.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Teaching in Japan Subreddit

* Strangers on a Train Guest Post

* Dave's ESL Cafe

* Peppy Kid's Club

* Sakura House

* ifttt - Where diego sets up his email alerts for jobs

* Ohayou Sensei - Job Mailing List

* Distill Web Monitor - App that tracks changes to websites, like job listing websites

* Japan Circle Jerk Subreddit

Thing to Do:

* Check out the Teaching in Japan subreddit. 

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This week I have a talk to Chad, a Japanese student/teacher, youtuber and a lot more. Be sure to check out his channel here!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALTInsiderResumeReview.com

* Chad's Youtube - Twitter

* Micaela's Youtube

* Genki Japanese School

* Chad's Apartment Tour Video

* iTalki.com - where Chad got a Japanese tutor

* The Heisig System that I mention

* Japanese Pod 101

* A song by Wanima, the band Chad mentions

* Chad Kroeger

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Check out Chad's Youtube Channel!

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This week it's me with a question from the good old mailbag. If you have a question you'd like to get an answer for on a future show, send it this way -> [email protected]

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Tofugu Twitter - Tofugu Facebook

* Eric Surf 6's Pen Trick!!!!!

* The Last Unicorn

* Dots

* Shiri Tori

* Word Find Maker

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Add your question to the mailbag! -> [email protected]

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This week it's me asking 5-year JET Andy some Q's about his journey through teaching, and he shares a lot of deep concepts that help make him a successful High School ALT.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Andy's Facebook

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* Is being an ALT a Good Job? Episode

* JET Interview Advice

* ESID

* Yamanashi 4k Beauty Vid

* White Fang

* UMASS Boston Intro Vid

* My Article on Tofugu!

* WaniKani!

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Say hey to Andy on Facebook! 

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This week it's me answering a question about whether or not being an ALT is a good job. My answer is of course yes, but there are a few caveats.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* The JET Pack

* My Article on Tofugu!

* My Story through being an ALT

* Negotiating!

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Say hey to me on Twitter!

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This week it's Kyle from Tokyo Munchies sharing his epic path through Japan! He showed up at Japan's door without a job, but has found his way successfully since then.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Tokyo Munchies - Facebook - Twitter

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* The JET Pack

* My Article on Tofugu!

* Kyle's Recommended Munchies Pack

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Check out Tokyo Munchies!

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