For about the first minute of the video, I was horrified at what you were doing, and almost turned off the video, but for some reason I kept watching, and realized the kids were really enjoying the lesson. The only part I would change is I feel this same exact lesson will produce the exact same result, minus the 'fros, superman t-shirts, and the SUPAA SUPAA GAIJIN bit. Also, I would not give stickers since I think its better to teach kids internal motivation, and not work with stickers at all.
I really love your video and teaching style! Energy, kids engagement, top score.
However, as a teacher in Japan, I don't want the kids to think of me as 'gaijin' but as a friend. Imagine kids going to English classes in Mexico and the show being called 'super gringos'... Although gringo is perhaps closer to a slur oftentimes, and most of the time gaijin does just mean foreigner, there is some grey area there.
But apart from that, you guys rock! keep up the good work.
LOL, that was really funny (hillyrous infact)from my prepective as 17 year old boy, i admit that this is great entertaining and teaching for those kids, but u gotta admit its funny from grown up view.
I actually respect these and all primary school teachers, because they understood us children better than most people did.
I don't think these guys are actually teachers but actors. If you look at some of their other clips or have a google on them you'll see why. But watching this clip makes me think they should drop acting and concentrate on working with kids, looks like they love it and the kids certainly do!
Yeah, looks great, but after living here for 8 years, and running my own English school, I will NEVER EVER teach Japanese kids again - except for my current kindergardners who love painting! Japanese kids are tiring and let's face it - 15 years of English lessons and they STILL DON'T GET IT!
The word 'Gaijin' (外人) is just short for gaikokujin (外国人) which literally means 'Person of a foreign country' and is only derogatory if used as such. Class dismissed.
The only people who actually think gaijin is a derogatory term are people who haven't been in in Japan for very long or Japanese people who have just discovered the Japanese version of political correctness.
Now that's what I call kids, full of youth and energy. I don't recall myself so active like them at school in their age. I guess my school was... boring.
Whilst I give you guys credit as you DO a great job, anyone calls me Gaijin on the street gets a fist sandwich, blacks call themselves N***** but doesnt give me the right too does it ..... we know who we are "gaijin" but encouraging others to use it sucks..... nice work though ....
I'm sorry I don't quite understand a foreigner's point of view of the usage of "gaijin," but I think it's similar to the usage of "Jew." There is a right way to use it (to refer to people of Hebrew heritage) and a wrong way to use it.
considering that it's considered one of the "bad" words on broadcast (note that even when someone says it the telop says "gaikokujin") I beg to differ with that. Most people don't realize it's derogatory, like 1950s southern US I suppose.
it depends on how u say gaijin doesnt it? if u say it nicely it is just meaning foreiner right? isnt it like the word mexican it depends on the context u could say mexican meanly or just mean somone of mexican desent.
What's with the title? Most foreigners consider "gaijin" an epithet these days and take offense at being referred to as such. When those kids encounter a gaijin outside somewhere they are going to be taken down a few notches by the cold hard stare they will receive from their victim.
You guys shouldn't be using so much Japanese either. It's not necessary and is ultimately unhelpful to their development of English.
Apart from that good work! I've learned a few things from it.
I agree that at least at the end the teacher should be encouraging them to express their appreciation in English instead of Japanese, but I don't agree that "gaijin" is offensive....most foreigners in Japan accept the word and refer to themselves as such as well. However in certain tones and contexts it can be offensive, and sometimes to be polite people will say "gaikokujin" which isn't much different of a word IMO. Just "Outside country person"
using the learner's native tongue at such a young age is not unhelpful. for one it breaks down barriers between the foreign teacher and the student body. second, it blurres the line between the student's L1 and L2 and third, it helps save time in the classroom so the teacher can spend more time on the target langauge
I back that, it should be a bit slow on the Japanese culture. it is too intense in a short period. I am not saying the strategy is bad, but in the end we are talking about Japanese kids. They might lose their native Japanese essence that keeps them different from the rest of the world.
WOW! You guys are really good teachers and you tried your best. They were all such happy smiling faces and learning all the while. I hope you guys get the support you need to continue.
any chance of finding out more about what u do - and how u do it - i'd like to write an article - ? - also doing my own research ;) i would love to be in your gang - how did you get into this libe of work . . .
Well, it isn`t easy. We have an agent but the show is being produced independently. We are still looking for someone to pick it up in Tokyo. That hasn`t happened yet. There is enough interest for kids shows, though. You just need to find the right person to produce it.
If you have'nt already try pitching this to some american companies to. I don't know how well a show that sometimes makes fun of japanese ppl would go over well with there tv stations I think if you guys got some good scenario writers a show like this could be big in the U.S. or europe.
This is so wonderful! Those kids are adorable. I've been thinking about teaching english in Japan so I'll have to keep this video in mind. Thanks for uploading!
p.s. stickers are great! kids love them, regardless of motivation!
annabellemee 1 year ago
this is so amazing!!
annabellemee 1 year ago
For about the first minute of the video, I was horrified at what you were doing, and almost turned off the video, but for some reason I kept watching, and realized the kids were really enjoying the lesson. The only part I would change is I feel this same exact lesson will produce the exact same result, minus the 'fros, superman t-shirts, and the SUPAA SUPAA GAIJIN bit. Also, I would not give stickers since I think its better to teach kids internal motivation, and not work with stickers at all.
angel21d 1 year ago
拍手しながら入場ｗｗ 芸人さんみたいでいいね！
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sheepandgreen 1 year ago
This is amazing
Grahamx227 1 year ago
that so cute!
Shimmy2009 2 years ago
All you need is love.....Super gaijin omoshiroi.
KURAITENSA 2 years ago
おもしろい
Juju1987 2 years ago
oh god this is so cute!!!!
RageingMuffin 2 years ago
This is so cute :D
Looked like they had so much fun!
AjikanPanda 2 years ago
I really love your video and teaching style! Energy, kids engagement, top score.
However, as a teacher in Japan, I don't want the kids to think of me as 'gaijin' but as a friend. Imagine kids going to English classes in Mexico and the show being called 'super gringos'... Although gringo is perhaps closer to a slur oftentimes, and most of the time gaijin does just mean foreigner, there is some grey area there.
But apart from that, you guys rock! keep up the good work.
Jodel27 3 years ago 6
'super gringos" ROFL!!! that'll work!!!
swissknife 3 years ago 3
lol cute kids bust. I thought Gaijin was a racial slur for non japanese people.
OkamiThunder 3 years ago 3
no it just means "foreigner"
xxdiamondtearsxx 3 years ago
I just got a cavity
Siceone 3 years ago 3
what the..? lol..
espionaj008 3 years ago
What the heck did u fools eat before this video production? Sugar? Major props.
gregsdaone 3 years ago
this is interesting! i'm gonna be teachign a 4 year old japanese girl english next week and i think i got some tips from this video!
apie77 3 years ago
Haha this is great! You guys should do more stuff like it. :P
gnawershreth 3 years ago
no way hah ive been to yanagawa xD those kids are so cute! haha fun teaching methods !!~~
RhinoReno 3 years ago
Wow, that was really effective teaching. Bravo to those guys, very impressive.
maisouii 3 years ago
that was kute
Angeldust12 4 years ago
That's such a smart way of teaching children a language. Awesome! (^-^)
lumiina 4 years ago
Aw! They are so cute! Smart, too!
evilm0nki3 4 years ago
LOL, that was really funny (hillyrous infact)from my prepective as 17 year old boy, i admit that this is great entertaining and teaching for those kids, but u gotta admit its funny from grown up view.
I actually respect these and all primary school teachers, because they understood us children better than most people did.
Ome99 4 years ago
not only was that adorable, but freaking brilliant!! i wish my language classes were taught with that method, haha...
apie77 4 years ago
OMG! You guys are so great with kids! :D This is awesome!
hanyoupirate20x6 4 years ago
Man...OMG....and I thought I was a good teacher.
YOU GUYS ROCK.
Start a franchise.
eightsoul 4 years ago
That was so great~!The kids were having a ball and learning english at the same time.Good job guys:-)
thai1959 4 years ago
that is so cute! it looks like they're having so much fun. :)
I just want to steal every one of those kids and have a tea party. XD<3
LadyAdokenai 4 years ago
WTF ^ ^ -
soulreaverdoug 4 years ago
I don't think these guys are actually teachers but actors. If you look at some of their other clips or have a google on them you'll see why. But watching this clip makes me think they should drop acting and concentrate on working with kids, looks like they love it and the kids certainly do!
NullnV01d 4 years ago
Yeah, looks great, but after living here for 8 years, and running my own English school, I will NEVER EVER teach Japanese kids again - except for my current kindergardners who love painting! Japanese kids are tiring and let's face it - 15 years of English lessons and they STILL DON'T GET IT!
MelaMan 4 years ago
Those kids looked like they were having a blast! How cute.
harpgos 4 years ago
Amazing!!!!
budogirl 4 years ago
awesome!!!!! *__________*
tigerlover86 4 years ago
Welcome to my life. Haha great video, you guys got a good program
What company are you workin for?
fantim 4 years ago
The word 'Gaijin' (外人) is just short for gaikokujin (外国人) which literally means 'Person of a foreign country' and is only derogatory if used as such. Class dismissed.
Denamic 4 years ago
I like how these guys embrace the gaijinness...become one with the gaijinness. The kids think they are great. Gaijin doesn't HAVE to be deragatory.
StephanieLin 4 years ago
if those kids are in kindergarten then they're so clever knowing so much of a foreign language!
Kyasarin13 4 years ago
This is too cute and what a fun way to learn!
timberwolf190 4 years ago
The only people who actually think gaijin is a derogatory term are people who haven't been in in Japan for very long or Japanese people who have just discovered the Japanese version of political correctness.
sexyeamo 4 years ago
Now that's what I call kids, full of youth and energy. I don't recall myself so active like them at school in their age. I guess my school was... boring.
EntranceDenied 4 years ago
aww!! thats soooo cuuuute!!!!!! i wish my school was more like this!!!! :)
chachies 4 years ago
I just love this video. You guys are great
pegsan 4 years ago
Whilst I give you guys credit as you DO a great job, anyone calls me Gaijin on the street gets a fist sandwich, blacks call themselves N***** but doesnt give me the right too does it ..... we know who we are "gaijin" but encouraging others to use it sucks..... nice work though ....
FUKUOKA912 4 years ago
Damn... Yanagawa.... I am in Kurume.
FUKUOKA912 4 years ago
I'm sorry I don't quite understand a foreigner's point of view of the usage of "gaijin," but I think it's similar to the usage of "Jew." There is a right way to use it (to refer to people of Hebrew heritage) and a wrong way to use it.
maneneko 4 years ago
gaijin really isn't an offensive term. It depends on the person's tone of voice and what he/she is saying.
oukami13 4 years ago
considering that it's considered one of the "bad" words on broadcast (note that even when someone says it the telop says "gaikokujin") I beg to differ with that. Most people don't realize it's derogatory, like 1950s southern US I suppose.
notsusan 3 years ago
....I've heard "gaijin" used before on tv...
xxdiamondtearsxx 3 years ago
it depends on how u say gaijin doesnt it? if u say it nicely it is just meaning foreiner right? isnt it like the word mexican it depends on the context u could say mexican meanly or just mean somone of mexican desent.
bokunobaka 4 years ago
You guys are great teachers.
ferretboy787 4 years ago
OMG, little japanese kiddos singing the Numa song! I just died of cuteness!
civitasdei 4 years ago
so cute
princesseia 5 years ago
This is just so fantastic! Great work :)
montypiter 5 years ago
Good GAWD none of them have any rythem at aLL
xxxdeadlytearsxxx 5 years ago
I pity your successor.
123octopus 5 years ago
What's with the title? Most foreigners consider "gaijin" an epithet these days and take offense at being referred to as such. When those kids encounter a gaijin outside somewhere they are going to be taken down a few notches by the cold hard stare they will receive from their victim.
You guys shouldn't be using so much Japanese either. It's not necessary and is ultimately unhelpful to their development of English.
Apart from that good work! I've learned a few things from it.
mrbeanbag 5 years ago
I agree that at least at the end the teacher should be encouraging them to express their appreciation in English instead of Japanese, but I don't agree that "gaijin" is offensive....most foreigners in Japan accept the word and refer to themselves as such as well. However in certain tones and contexts it can be offensive, and sometimes to be polite people will say "gaikokujin" which isn't much different of a word IMO. Just "Outside country person"
33Sammi32 5 years ago
using the learner's native tongue at such a young age is not unhelpful. for one it breaks down barriers between the foreign teacher and the student body. second, it blurres the line between the student's L1 and L2 and third, it helps save time in the classroom so the teacher can spend more time on the target langauge
kcdancause 4 years ago 3
I back that, it should be a bit slow on the Japanese culture. it is too intense in a short period. I am not saying the strategy is bad, but in the end we are talking about Japanese kids. They might lose their native Japanese essence that keeps them different from the rest of the world.
mdadnan 4 years ago
WOW! You guys are really good teachers and you tried your best. They were all such happy smiling faces and learning all the while. I hope you guys get the support you need to continue.
habika 5 years ago
Thank you very much! we love those kids and would love to get this show produced.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
any chance of finding out more about what u do - and how u do it - i'd like to write an article - ? - also doing my own research ;) i would love to be in your gang - how did you get into this libe of work . . .
intersliced 5 years ago
Well, it isn`t easy. We have an agent but the show is being produced independently. We are still looking for someone to pick it up in Tokyo. That hasn`t happened yet. There is enough interest for kids shows, though. You just need to find the right person to produce it.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
that was pretty inspirational guys - good team - nice work - now i wanna go. don't tell me you finished?
intersliced 5 years ago
Hi there. I am in Argentina right now working on a movie. I miss Japan a lot, though. I hope to return soon and go on with the show.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
that was pretty good.
I know when u work with kids you need to hold their attention and u did a good job
32891watab 5 years ago
Thank you. I love those kids. I taught them English for over a year.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
When will this start airing in japan?
Stargrave 5 years ago
we are looking for a producer right now.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
If you have'nt already try pitching this to some american companies to. I don't know how well a show that sometimes makes fun of japanese ppl would go over well with there tv stations I think if you guys got some good scenario writers a show like this could be big in the U.S. or europe.
Stargrave 5 years ago
This is giving me serious flashbacks to my own Japanese kindergarten days. I used those flashcards!
This video was cool, until you taught the kids Dragostea. Then it was AWESOME.
vyxle 5 years ago
Hey...it is their favourite song! hahaha
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
That is a tough question. I think that kindergartens in Japan are a lot of fun! High school is a different story.
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago
thanks, just wondering, I might move to Japan my senior year!!
braveloverz10 5 years ago
Japanese schools have a horrible bullying problems, especially in High school.
ferretboy787 4 years ago
Do you think Japan has better schools then America?
braveloverz10 5 years ago
This is so wonderful! Those kids are adorable. I've been thinking about teaching english in Japan so I'll have to keep this video in mind. Thanks for uploading!
bluestripe 5 years ago
It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it!
JOSIASXXX 5 years ago