Questions from my interview test for my Japanese Jr High students

**Note: This vlog was filmed during my lunch break in my own free time**

If you're curious what kind of things you may be teaching if you get this JET gig to teach in Japan, then here is a peak into my last two days at work this week.

I spent periods 1-4 on Monday and Tuesday interviewing every 7th grader (ichi nen sei) in one of my Jr High schools.

I had to ask each 12 or 13 year old a series of 15 questions, and they had to answer in English.
They had the questions in advance, and I didn't try to trick them or ask them out of order, etc.
Just a straight forward test of their speaking skills. This is why I'm here. So my kids, out here in very rural Japan, have an opportunity to speak with a native speaker, even if it's in this type of scripted format.

The teacher in charge of these 140+ kids is doing a good job with them this year, and most of the students did really well, answering each question as best they could.

The great thing about this for me is that I get a chance to learn a little about each kid - what music they like, if they have siblings, what club they're in at school, etc - so I can start putting a name to the face and more of a personality to each kid. Some are shy, some are super genki, some obviously really like English and study hard, and some could barely answer any of the questions.

I recommend this type of activity highly to any ALT with the time to do it.

-Jason

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[orbit4d]

what is JET?

[myargonauts]

click on my main page and either check out my playlist about becoming a JET or click on the link to the JET Programme (Japan Exchange & Teaching Program) for more info

[11889music]

Great video! Thank you!!

[myargonauts]

yw - thanks for watching.

[SlowStabs]

ehhhh, this is probably a dumb question but, do you have to wear a suit to school? Im female. so like we have to wear the whole womanly suit?

[myargonauts]

check out my channel page and click on the "JET vlogs" playlist and then look for the vlogs on clothing - I go over this.

You will need a dress suit for some occasions, like Graduation and opening ceremony, etc - but everyday at school you can wear business casual.

[schoons27]

great video. thanks jason sensei

[myargonauts]

I plan on making some vlogs about my thoughts on the Japanese educational system in May or June, so stay tuned. :)

[restone]

hi how are you long time no talk... what do u think of japanese schools education system ?

[DeeDoubleYou81]

Had to watch this again, especially since my chance to be in your seat is coming very soon!!