Shizuoka Speaks

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…At least, all about their learning styles. We know the stereotype: Asians study by memorizing, and they’re good at it. But who are we talking about when we say “Asian”? And what’s the truth?

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What do we really know about the Japanese and English languages? We talk with students from Vietnam, Indonesia, and India, as well as Japanese teachers, to uncover some truths, myths, and mysteries.

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What in the world is kokoro? And what does it have to do with life in Japan? For the first episode of Shizuoka Speaks, we talk with a half-Japanese, half-Chinese student and Japanese teacher of English about how this concept affects how Japanese people live and grow…starting from their school days.

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Welcome to the website for Shizuoka Speaks! Here, we talk about language learning and culture in Shizuoka City, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Each week we will feature guests with different perspectives and stories. Why should you care? Well, listen to find out more about the project!

Our first episode releases April 24. Stay tuned!