ALTs in Japan
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -👋 Hello,
We are ALTs from NY, Australia and Canada. We share all of our experiences as brand new ALTs. Hear our big wins and also some of our biggest frustrations. Learn what it is actually like living in Japan and teaching as an ALT as well. Also for Japanese language learning.
Posted weekly on Saturday Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
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Episodes
How Foreigners are viewed in present day Japan!
March 04, 2023 00:43 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWe talk about general perception of foreigners in Japan, as well as Japanese architecture and general layout you can expect at local train stations! Again, the comic mentioned in this podcast is Charisma Man so give it a look. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
Snacks in Japan with ALTs
February 22, 2023 10:41 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe discuss some awesome new snacks in Japan, and other stuff as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan talk more shinanigins
February 17, 2023 13:21 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBANother episodes debuting some interesting things, including key phrases in Japanese to know when making your move to Japan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
Cultists, Valentines Day, and Setsubun with ALTs in Japan (give our twitter a follow @altsinjapan)
February 04, 2023 09:01 - 43 minutes - 40 MBToday we take a dive into Cameron’s experience with a cultist in Japan, also we break down Valentine’s Day and Setsubun in Japan! Don’t forget to leave any questions or comments on our twitter @altsinjapan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan reflect on 2022 and what we hope for in 2023
January 19, 2023 00:32 - 54 minutes - 50 MBMore about life as ALTs in Japan and talking about daily life in Japan. Reflecting on our arrival, and who this job is for and isn’t for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan reasons to learn Japanese
December 17, 2022 01:25 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe give our take on why it is really helpful to learn Japanese. Also more about life in Japan, Yokohama, Tokyo and so on. 🇯🇵 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan meet NHK guy and JR pass
November 30, 2022 10:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday me and Cameron tan about the NHK guy in Japan. We discuss how to avoid him and what really is his purpose? 🤔 afterwards some travel tips with JR pass and tricking the system to get the most bang out of your buck. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan with Rosa from Nagoya
November 13, 2022 13:41 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBHey Alex and Cameron here talking with an ALT from Nagoya! Here her opinion on life in Japan and how she’s been enjoying ALT life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan First week of Classes
November 06, 2022 03:17 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBOur first week of classes in Yokohama Japan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
The great tangent continues life in Japan
October 23, 2022 02:07 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBWe talk about our first steps into life in Japan. And some teaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
Drug screening Teachers in Japan
October 13, 2022 03:13 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBAnd our teaching journey continues! Listen to me and Cameron share more of our experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan journeys and digression
October 02, 2022 02:30 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBOur arrival in Japan, followed by ALT training and other 🗾 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
ALTs in Japan
September 17, 2022 01:37 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBVery first episodes of a few ALTs living abroad in Japan and giving the uncut version of real life here. We talk about our first experiences, and some of the pros and cons. Also we share some tips for people who want to try and do the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altsinjapan/support
Let's learn "No worries"😌 , and a few other phrases
January 21, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about HelloTalk, teaching, and language exchange. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk 👇 anchor.fm/conversationswithalex(the box bottom right side with + sign) If you enjoy this let me know ❤️...
Lets talk about Language Exchange and HelloTalk 🤝
December 08, 2021 22:49 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBhttps://blog.google/products/chrome/live-caption-chrome/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-01-01 I suggest you use this link when listening for live Captions/Subtitles on Google Chrome (this won't work on mobile). This is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about HelloTalk, teaching, and language exchange. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesi...
Lets talk Thanksgiving, 🦃 Bounenkai, and New Years!
November 25, 2021 00:13 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about Thanksgiving, 🦃 Bounenkai, and New Years! After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk 👇 anchor.fm/conversationswithalex(the box bottom right side with + sign) If you enjoy this let me know ❤️ ...
Lets Talk coffee ☕️ or tea 🫖?
November 19, 2021 00:02 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about Coffee or Tea??? After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. Transcript here 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-18-Coffee-or-Tea-V7V271R7C I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk 👇 anchor.fm/conversationswithalex(the box bottom right ...
Lets talk Tiktok (Douyin) and Kuaishou 🗣
November 03, 2021 23:10 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about two popular Chinese social apps TikTok(Douyin) and Kuaishou. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. Transcript here 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Lets-talk-TikTok-and-Kuaishou-S6S46UH0X I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk 👇 anch...
lets talk squid game 🦑 🦑
October 27, 2021 23:27 - 7 minutes - 14.7 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about Squid Game, hit Korean Drama series. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. Transcript here 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-16-lets-talk-Squid-Game-S6S66R5QZ I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk 👇 anchor.fm/conversationswi...
Lets talk with Azu chan, creator of Hand 🖐 kun! part 2
October 20, 2021 22:54 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk with Azu chan(her HelloTalk id is @id_azu_13110 please give her a follow and say some nice things). She will share some tips on how to learn English, and what she did to get comfortable talking to English speakers. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward...
Lets talk with Azu chan, creator of Hand 🖐 kun! part 1
October 15, 2021 22:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk with Azu chan(her HelloTalk id is @id_azu_13110 please give her a follow and say some nice things). She will share some tips on how to learn English, and what she did to get comfortable talking to English speakers. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to h...
👻 Lets Talk about Halloween and costumes!
October 13, 2021 23:23 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about Halloween. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/EPISODE-13-SCRIPT-M4M86KTBF drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 anchor.fm/conversationswithalex(the box bottom right sid...
🖼 🎶 Supporting the Arts (art and music)
September 15, 2021 21:55 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the Arts. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-12--Supporting-the-Arts-art-and-musi-C0C0688RO drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 anchor.fm/conversationswith...
👅Rolling your R’s, Silent English R, The L problem.
September 08, 2021 22:35 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk rolling your R's, Silent R's and the L problem. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-11-Rolling-your-Rs-Silent-English-R-T-Z8Z164ZZ5 drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 an...
Let’s talk about 'SUCK'.
September 01, 2021 21:41 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about suck, a very interesting word. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-10-Lets-talk-about-SUCK-H2H061IAO drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 anchor.fm/conversation...
Let’s talk about the first thing you do when you wake up.
July 09, 2021 16:45 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the first thing you do when you wake up. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-9-Lets-talk-about-the-first-thing-you-do-X8X059GCU drop voice messages here or on HelloTa...
Let's Talk about Music!
June 12, 2021 16:12 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about music. Who is your favorite musician, band or artist? After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Lets-talk-about-music-episode-8-E1E54Y3YS drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 ...
Let's Talk about Food Food and more Food
June 07, 2021 23:29 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about food and food routines. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Lets-Talk-about-Food-Food-and-more-Food-episode-7-G2G24W6QF drop voice messages here or on HelloTalk👇 anchor.fm/c...
"peanuts" and mental health
May 20, 2021 19:36 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about why you should be careful with the word peanuts, the meaning of the word retard, and our mental health. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Peanuts-and-Mental-health-script-fo...
Lets talk about "where you are from"
May 12, 2021 23:21 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the common small talk topic "where are you from". This phrase is used often, and will mostly be the start of many conversations. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! text/script for this episode 👇 https://ko-fi.com/post/Episode-5-...
Lets talk about "your weekend"!
May 04, 2021 18:56 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBThis is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the common small talk topic "how was your weekend?". This phrase is used often, and will mostly mean "how are you doing", "what's the matter", and a few other things. I also revisit "bro", and talk a little bit more about it. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I lo...
Let's Learn "what's up" and "bro" with Conversations
April 28, 2021 17:23 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB👋 Hello, This is Conversations a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the phrase "what's up". This phrase is used often, and will mostly mean "how are you doing", "what's the matter", and a few other things. I also revisit "bro", and talk a little bit more about it. After listening, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to heari...
Lets Learn Dude with Conversations
April 26, 2021 18:02 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB👋 Hello, This is Conversations, a place to learn and practice your English. In this episode we talk about the word "dude" and how it is used. This is an informal word, and generally has a positive meaning. Afterwards, whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a like on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from you! drop voice messages here 👇 anchor.fm/conversationswithalex If you enjoy this let me k...
Learn English with Conversations
April 23, 2021 19:35 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB👋 Hello, This is Conversations, a place to learn and practice your English. Since this is the very first episode, the first topic will be Introductions! I talk a little bit about myself(by the way my name is Alex, I don't think I mentioned it 😂 ), and I would love to hear about you and get your Introduction. Whether its a voice message via Anchor/Spotify or a comment on Apple Podcasts, don't hesitate to practice your English and be a part of the Conversation. I look forward to hearing from...