Some Filipinos ask me how to study Japanese, so I make a list “How to study Japanese in the Philippines.” I found 4 ways to study Japanese.
Hi! I am Hiroshi, I work at Japinoy and an Investor.
Filipinos want to study Japanese, but I don’t know what the best way for studying Japanese.
I summarize each category of advantages and disadvantages.
This article will help you who are confused which I do.
Introduction
I listed up the way of studying Japanese in the Philippines.
Actually, there is not the best way!
Because the best way is “To have a strong mentality to keep studying.”
The first step is to find out which I can start with the way.
Japanese Language School in the Philippines
Advantage
Studying Japanese has the biggest effect in other ways.
When you have any questions, you can ask your teacher at the moment.
The school organization makes a plan of studying steps.
Disadvantage
There are most of the schools downtown.
It is costing you too much money.
Not sure a Japanese teacher can speak English (translate Japanese to English) when you don’t understand the point.
Point
It takes too much cost, but it must be that you can learn the Japanese language efficiently.
The important point is that a teacher is Japanese or Filipino?
In the case of Japanese, The teacher may not explain to you in English.
On the other hand, The Filipino teacher can explain to you English, Japanese, and Tagalog.
I recommend a Japanese school where there are some Filipino teachers in.
Manabu Japanese Language School in Davao
One of the popular Japanese Language school, Manabu.
The reason is that teachers are Filipinos who have Japanese N2 skills.
They usually put Japanese lessons on youtube, and you are possible to study with them.
In addition, you can take a try out lesson once! Let’s move on to the action!
Then, I wrote about Manabu Japanese Language School and explain it to you in English instead of them!!
Take Online Lesson
Advantage
You can study Japanese anytime, anywhere.
You can study it at your own pace.
It is possible to save money.
It is enough to study it with a PC, tablet, or Phone.
Disadvantage
Depend on your motivation.
Depending on the teacher’s skill.
The lesson is only 25 – 45 Minutes.
Point
It is cheaper than the school.
However, the main disadvantage point is that almost all the online teachers are flow you, get along with your pace.
It is important for you to find a good teacher for you.
With SNS, Youtube
Advantage
No cost.
Anytime, anywhere you can.
Disadvantage
It takes much time to find good YouTubers or Videos.
Netsurfing.
Point
Now, it is useful to study something on youtube.
But, it is so hard to keep doing, because you might do netsurfing.
There are many seductions on the WEBsite.
Study yourself
Advantage
You can study it at your own pace.
The cheapest way to study : only use textbooks.
Disadvantage
It is hard to get Japanese textbooks in the Philippines.
You have to buy many books. (Grammer, KANJI, reading, etc)
Hard to keep your motivation
Point
This way has a problem. It is difficult for Filipinos to get Japanese textbooks.
I have looked for how Filipinos get Japanese lesson textbooks.
As a result, I found 2 ways to get books in the Philippines.
1: Use Amazon
You make an Amazon account, then you order Japanese textbooks!
You may not know how to order, so I wrote about Amazon already!
2: Use Bonjinsha online shop (Japanese only)
This online shop is a specialist seller of Japanese textbooks!
However, there is not an English Website.
Chance Covid!
I know it is so tough to live now because of Corona.
However, we have time now, so we can study Japanese so much!
Tough times bring opportunity.
In the END
The EPA and SSW terms of Japanese skill is N4, so Filipinos who have N4 Japanese skill can get an opportunity to apply for POEA to work in Japan.
Moreover, To take N4 Japanese skill takes 300 – 400 hours (3 – 4 months).
It is hard to process, and I want you to think about what you want, why you want to work in Japan, learn Japanese again.
Your motivation is key to successful your want.
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