The Inside Japan Podcast

No two classes are alike, but this episode attempts to share my ideal flow of a class from walking into the classroom to walking out after the bell rings.

Enjoy, and have fun finding your flow.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Ideal Flow

* Meaning of Ideal

* My go to warm-up game: Yoko Tate

* Episode 002=10 Essential Games

* Hello Song (for classes younger than 4th grade)

* Scoreboard

* Student Assistant Post

* Karuta Explained

* ALT Insider Lesson Plans

* Fruits Basket Explained (just kidding)

* ALT Insider Scheduler

* Games galore

* When the bell rings

Thing to do:

* Answer this episode quiz question in the comments! How many times did I saw awesome this episode? (The answer of too many has already been submitted by me and while correct, the judges couldn't accept it)

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This week is a bit of a storytime episode about the path I took from landing on Japan soil to becoming an ALT. Very few edits were made in this one, so if you like this sort of format be sure to let me know!

Enjoy, and keep walking down that path.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Trip through time

* Online Forum

* GEOS

* "College Experience"

* Empire State Building

* Honeymoon Period

* Crying

* Eikaiwa vs. ALT

* MyArgonauts Youtube

* KBS

* Not fun times

* Not fun schools

* Not fun students

* 75% Rule

* Bus Driver

Thing to do:

* Write the path you took on your Japan adventure in the comments. Mine is Eikaiwa Teacher---> ALT--->ALTinsider.com. What's yours?

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This week on the podcast I interviewed Rich from the legendary free resource Englipedia.net! He shares some of the history, best features, ideas for improvement, and a lot of behind the scenes stuff concerning the site. He is also looking for anyone that is willing and able to help make that site even better, so you have any time to give, email Rich at [email protected].

 

Englipedia says it best, sharing a little, gaining a lot. Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Englipedia.net

* Open a Window

* Korea, China, Japan

* Nova Bankruptcy

* Interac

* Eikaiwa vs. ALT

* Englipedia About Us Page

* Average Joe's

* Mario Typhoon

* Almost Mario Kart

* Want to Volunteer? [email protected]

* My Article in the Article Section

* Mark Porter Page

* bigdaikon

* ithinkimlost.com

* The Jet Coaster.com

* ALTInsider.com

Thing to do:

* If you yourself are, or know anyone else that might be an interesting, "on-topic" interview for the ALTInsider Podcast, let me know! [email protected]

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As an ALT, you have some days off. Here's how to take them off correctly. It's your right!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Paperwork

* Nice Move

* Disgruntled Face

* Parens

Thing to do:

* Leave a review on iTunes here:

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My worst class ever will never be forgotten. Fights, Injuries, Tears, what else could you want?

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Average

* Classes doing bad stuff

* Awkward kick

* Yoko Tate Warm-up game

* 死ね

* Constituents

* Yokai Watch Dance

* Karuta

Thing to do:

* Got a worse class story then mine? Let it fly in the comments.

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Are ALTs important? Ask 10 foreigners in Japan, and you'll get 10 answers. Here's my take.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* iTunes Review

* What's an ALT?

* Wild Card

* Don't be Tape Recorder

* Customs at the Airport

* Penpals

* Asada Mao

* Janken

* Optimistic Person

* Guitar

* Becky

* Presences

* The Dark Side

* Janitor

* Sphere of Safety

* Mext Changes and the ALT

* Hire Requirements to be an ALT

* Finding Translation Work in Japan

Thing to do:

* Leave a review on iTunes here:

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The 2020 MEXT changes are going to change the ALT Game. In this episode I go through my predictions for how those changes might affect the job of being an ALT.

Embrace the Change. Have more fun.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* The MEXT Changes

* The MEXT Changes post

* MEXT Changes Infographic

* ALT tape recorder

* Rakuten

* 2020 Olympics

* The New Batch

* When your DC loses their contract

* Pina Coladas

* Don't sit at your desk

Thing to do:

* Add your prediction to the comments!

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A Magic Folder is really the best way to keep yourself organized and ensure your games are the best that they absolutely can be. Every ALT that wants to get to that magical place of 15 of minutes or less planning time daily definitely needs one! This podcast is all about what a Magic Folder is, and how to make your own.

Stay Magic!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* My Magic Folder's prepared, how's yours?

I wasn't lying

* Less Planning

* Evolution

* ALTInsider.com

* Englipedia.com

* Jet Wiki

* JET Programme

* Cat Meow

* A Nice Place to Be

* My Magic Folder---------------->

* Japan Teaching Resources Group

* ALTInsider's Magic Folder/Lesson Plans

* Bowling

* Learning a Foreign Language

* Magic

Thing to do:

* Have you left a review on iTunes yet? You're the best. Around.

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Today's episode is an step by step run down of what a normal ALT day is like, from  waking up to going to bed. If you aren't an ALT yet, check it out if you want a window in the magical world. If you already are, compare my day to yours to see which sounds like more fun.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Ask and you shall recieve

* 15 minutes or less planning

* Twitter

* Showtime

* Janken

* Staying out of the Teacher's Room

* ALTInsider.com

* Airquotes

* Legendary Lunchtimes

* Showtime Ladies

* Super Souji

* Your Guide to Leaving Early

* Study Japanese

* 8 hours of Sleep

* The Jet Pack

Thing to do:

* Write a comment with the word SHOWTIME! in it somewhere. Somehow I managed to say that word FOUR TIMES in the episode.

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The 8 years ago me was wide eyed and excited for Japan. After some time of just trying to find my way in the country, I eventually got the hang of it somewhat after a year or so. But, had I knew the following 10 things, I would have had a MUCH better time especially in the beginning. I hope at least a few of these 10 things I wish I knew back then help you right now!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Starbucks

* My Story

* New Jets

* Virtual Fistbump

* ALTInsider.com/5things

* Frankenstein

* Learning Japanese

* Pizza

* ALTInsider.com/ALTLessonPlans

* Lonely

* Mt. Fuji

* Mango

* Epcot Center

* Video Games

* Skiing in Hokkaido

* Baseball Game

* Inaka

* Shinjuku

* The Jet Pack

Thing to do:

* Virtual Fist Bump!

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