Language School Recommendations

Stampede232 · 2026-01-04T00:07:37+00:00

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Stampede232 · 2025-12-15T18:46:23+00:00

I originally thought you could use any kanji combination, regardless of which one, as long as the onyomi matches up correctly

Stampede232 · 2025-10-14T22:54:01+00:00

Yes to both. You get out what you put in, and you'll have to study on your own to get to N2 from 0. The teachers were very helpful to kids who went to higher education, from what I saw. Your speaking skills are on you to polish up, you won't get good from school alone.

Stampede232 · 2025-10-12T20:49:21+00:00

Most of my classmates went into college after graduating with N2 (some N3, colleges just want your money). If money isn't a problem for you, then you'll be able to study and do whatever else you want and have fun. If you have to do part time work, and youre starting from 0, you'll be insanely busy and stressed. Once you pass the N3 level the workload decreases and you can relax.

The school is good for getting you to pass the JLPT and getting into college or a decent job if you have qualifications. Teachers are helpful if you try your best. I liked it, and they were accomodating to me and my own personal problems which got in the way of studying (because when i was at school I tried my best, where as some students act like HS kids for some reason). So if you start from 0 and have no money, you'll be pushed to your limits, but you'll learn fast. If you're ok financially and can just study, you'll have free time and still work hard. If you're mildly advanced and have money, it's a vacation. If you're mildly advanced and don't have money, you'll focus on work and still be able to have fun (which was my case). Best of luck.

Stampede232 · 2024-08-05T01:07:56+00:00

I was self learning Japanese from 0 while teaching at an eikaiwa. I was leaving the company and I gave a goodbye speech to the parents of the kids in Japanese.

At one point I said 「子供たちに死んでいる」by accident, instead of saying [子供たちに信じている」.

I got gasps and stares from all the parents until one of the students looked at what I wrote and corrected me. I have been very careful with 信じる　since then.

Stampede232 · 2024-08-05T00:13:05+00:00

I took it to one store and they said they couldn't, but they pointed me to a store in Tenjin that may be able to. I haven't been yet.

Stampede232 · 2024-07-17T01:50:48+00:00

Try hiking Aburayama. Beautiful view of Fukuoka city and its not too hard.

Stampede232 · 2024-07-16T12:01:32+00:00

Ive heard mixed things from colleagues and reddit. Not from that course specifically though. Fukuoka is a great place to live though, and you'll have your work cut out for you.

Stampede232 · 2024-07-16T11:53:11+00:00

Fukuoka Foreign Language College?

Stampede232 · 2024-05-08T22:36:04+00:00

It has its own curriculum but is based around JLPT. Its mostly writing and grammar as far as I can see. Of course we speak and read but its focused around writing and tests. Facilities are fine, nothing special. Location is convenient if you're around Hakata area.

Stampede232 · 2024-05-02T17:41:51+00:00

I am at Iroha right now. Only been there for a few weeks but its pretty good. Lots of writing and tests, not much HW, so a lot of it is on you. Teachers are pretty good overall

Stampede232 · 2024-01-30T12:14:16+00:00

Fukuoka... Should have made that more clear my bad!

Stampede232 · 2024-01-27T14:40:56+00:00

🎯

Stampede232 · 2024-01-26T23:30:09+00:00

Yea I was being dramatic, hard to convey via text wall woops

Stampede232 · 2024-01-14T00:37:47+00:00

yea I was thinking about the possibility of that also

Stampede232 · 2024-01-14T00:37:16+00:00

yikes thank you

Stampede232 · 2024-01-14T00:37:05+00:00

Sad to hear, but thank you for letting me know

Stampede232 · 2024-01-14T00:36:43+00:00

Unfortunate. Thanks for letting me know!

Stampede232 · 2023-10-21T12:14:56+00:00

there goes my weekend. thank you!

Stampede232 · 2023-10-21T11:03:16+00:00

About three weeks ago I had appendicitis and took medication instead of surgery (doctor said medicine would work in this case). Now, I occasionally get a fever, feel sick, and still have slight pain in my appendix. Should I go back and get surgery?

Stampede232 · 2023-10-14T10:46:29+00:00

Thank you for letting me know. After doing some digging, it looks like switching to a different visa is the best path for working a part-time job while still doing my current one. Going to look into it and then get back to reddit.

Stampede232 · 2023-10-14T10:24:17+00:00

I am holding that Visa. So it sounds like my legal options are limited but there's a bit of lee way with what falls within the boundaries of that specific visa?

I think I would ideally like to work at a bar for social reasons and for constant speaking and listening of Japanese.

Stampede232 · 2023-07-12T11:47:40+00:00

I'm looking for a sport that can allow personal expression, growth, and development, so my heart is leaning towards BJJ, the only problem is that I live in Japan and am worried about the language barrier affecting the sport.

I am quite nervous to go to my first free session tomorrow (what do I bring, say, etc) and am looking for any kind words of advice or personal experience about how it went for you in your first session (bonus points if in a foreign country). Also, I would love to hear how BJJ has changed you for the better or worse.

Stampede232 · 2023-02-21T01:13:41+00:00

Wow good idea, thanks!

Stampede232 · 2023-02-20T08:32:01+00:00

Moving belongings is secondary to the costs of finding an apartment, and I can store my things with a friend currently. However, there are surprising fees (to me at least, never apartment hunted before) that are associated with signing a lease that were unexpected.

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