3. Learn Japanese!
•Makes everyday life much
easier
•Improves your relationships
with JTEs, students,
supervisors, etc.
•Coping with Culture Shock
•Your career after JET
4. How to study as a JET
•Sign up for the “Japanese for
JETs” self-study course offered
by CLAIR
•Register for a class or lessons
at a local community center or
private language school
•Take the JLPT and J-TEST
•Designate “Butt-in-chair” time
76. Conclusions
•Take advantage of the many
resources at your disposal
•Don’t avoid the upfront hard
work
•Don’t fear mistakes!
•Be sure to enjoy learning
Japanese so you come back
with some usable proficiency
98. Conclusions
•Take advantage of the many
resources at your disposal
•Don’t avoid the upfront hard
work
•Don’t fear mistakes!
•Be sure to enjoy learning
Japanese so you come back
with some usable proficiency