and i have no idea how to speak the language..would they have a program in schools like they have here for for foreign launguage kids?? or would i be shit out of luck? if you have past experiences or do go to a school in japan..how is it?? btw im 15...
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Most Japanese schools do not have ESL class like US schools do. You have to go to an international school. But they are expensive.
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Look into homestay (foreign exchange student) programs. While they prefer a student with some language knowledge, it is frequently not a requirement. Bring a dictionary and you'll survive. You may just walk away from the experience being completely fluent. Edit: I don't think he needs ESL. Student visas are relatively easy to get, if you're a student, Find a qualified homestay program and they will arrange it for you. Also, if you want to really learn the language, go to a small city where it's less likely that there will be English spoken. The friends I have here who did that have the best Japanese. At 15, you still have a good capacity to learn new languages and the more you need it to get around, the quicker you'll learn. BTW, the homestay program won't put you in a place with no support. Your host family will be ready to help you.
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You don't say how old you are.You would need a student or work visa to enter Japan.You need a four year degree to work there.Check out the site below.It will tell you what you need to do to qualify for each visa.
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if you go to Hiroshima theres an international centre which holds free japanese courses you can join any time and also postbored oh classes from exchange to teach english but if you not going to hiroshima just look out for international centres
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I'm assuming that you're not coming over on an exchange programme with my answer. It basically depends on the school you go to. You will almost certainly be expected to attend Japanese lessons outside of your regular school time. At one elementary school we had a Russian girl come over who knew no English or Japanese. The local government employed someone who had studied Russian to be her constant aid during school for about a year. On the other hand, I know of some schools that try to weasel their way out of having to accept a foreign student by making things incredibly difficult for the parents etc. On a legal note, foreign children are not required to attend public schooling, but they cannot be refused if they wish to attend their local school.
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