I’ve been taking courses on Edufire for about a week or so, but I never bothered to introduce myself.
So here I am. :D
I’m Adrian (some call me Addie), and I’m studying both Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. I’m an English major in a university in Texas, and I plan to teach English in Japan. That’s the very same reason that I’m studying Japanese much more than Mandarin. I’ll definitely need it someday, and hopefully, some day soon. As for Mandarin, well, it’s just for fun. I recently found out I was part Chinese, so I’ve taken in interest in the Chinese language(s)/dialects as a result.

It’s nice to meet you all. :]

Hi Adrian! That is great you have registered for so many classes. I don’t believe you have been in a orientation class yet but feel free to still join one. click here
Enjoy learning here and if you need anything, just let me know :)

Adrian!

Welcome to eduFire. :)

Welcome to eduFire! Yeah, I think Mandarin will become one of the most important languages to know, here, pretty soon (if it isn’t already). Best of luck getting over to Japan to teach English – any ideas on what grade levels you want to teach?

Hi Adrian,

Welcome to eduFire! How hard/easy is it to get into teaching English in Japan….what is required? Good luck to you

Thanks for the welcome, everyone! :D
What grade levels I want to teach? Well. I really wanna teach maybe around middle-school level, although I wouldn’t complain ‘bout teaching high school kids. I understand that I may wind up starting off with elementary school kiddos, though. Doesn’t matter to me, as long as I START somewhere, y’know? :]

The requirements to teach English in Japan?
For every opening or job posting I’ve seen, the requirements seem to be rather similar; “must have a college degree in English,” “must have the fluency of a native speaker” along with the occasional “must currently reside in Japan,” though that last one isn’t required everywhere.
I think that’s a great thing; after I graduate, I’ll secure a job over there first, then I’ll make my way to Japan. No use heading over there without a plan, right? :D

Welcome to the place Adrian!
Nice to have you here…. enjoy your stay and your classes!

Welcome Adrian, welcome to Edufire. ciao monica

hello all, my name is Roman Dimitrov, i am from Bulgaria. I enterd this site by occadion, and was interested, so as a Russian and Bulgarian languages teacher added myself here….. But i feel i must first be a student….. I have to know a lot of things before i try to make my own class…. But it is a good challenge……

Welcome Adrian…. enjoy both your Japanese and Mandarin classes :)

@ Roman, welcome to you as well!!! :D

Hey Roman! I’m sure you’ll find some amazing people here to help you master the Japanese language! You’ve taken a bunch of classes already! How did they go? Remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Good luck!

Welcome it’s nice to have you here!

Hi Adrian, welcome to eduFire! Nice to hear from you. How are your studies going here on eduFire? Well, I hope. Enjoy!

Hi & welcome to eduFire! Ciao!! Dario