Talk about Japan and lifestyle for free

In May 2019 we have 2 free discussion sessions where you can talk in Japanese about culture and lifestyles.

May 2019 Chat Event Topic & Schedule

Topic: 驚いた日本の文化、習慣
Surprising culture and customs of Japan

Date:2019/05/26 06:00 (Japan Time)

Level: Beginner2, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate

ice-cream-vending-machine

Takane sensei's remarks:

皆さんが日本へ来て、または聞いて、驚いた文化や習慣はありますか。
自動販売機の多さやトイレの自動でつく電気?地震が多いこと?
皆さんの国との違いも話しましょう。

Did you find any of Japan's cultures or customs surprising when you came to Japan or heard about Japan?
The number of vending machines or that toilet with automatic on lights? The frequency of earthquakes?
What are the differences between Japanese customs and culture compared to your country?

Topic: あなたはどっち?
Which one are you?

Date: 2019/5/23 12:00 (Japan Time)

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

asagata

Yokozuka sensei's remarks:

生活スタイルは朝型と夜型のどちらですか。
休日は、家でゆっくりする、外へ出る、どちらですか。
仕事をするなら、一つの仕事を極めたい、いろいろな仕事をしてみたい、どちらですか。

In your lifestyle, are you a morning person or night person?
On your days off, do you prefer to relax at home or go out somewhere?
In your work, would you prefer to stick to one career or try various jobs?

The events are moderated by one of the JOI teachers and are a fun and relaxed way to enjoy learning Japanese online for free with other like-minded Japanese language learners.It's easy to attend one of these events.

  1. Login to the Reservation System.
  2. Click on the Chat Events page to see the topics and the date and time (shown in your own time zone).
  3. Reserve a Chat Event.
  4. When the date and time comes, scroll down to the bottom of the [Go to Classroom] page and click on the Chat Event Room link.