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Hi Julien,
Many thanks for sharing your learning experiences with us. You see, to many people here on the forum it is vital to learn how to learn if that makes sense. I mean, instead of sticking to the conventional school methods there must be other ways to absorb and learn a language. You are living proof that it is possible to obtain a good command of the English language by listening and imitating. As a matter of fact, that's exactly how native speakers of English learn their language and how you learned French, your mother tongue. The TOEIC test assesses and evaluates how well you can communicate in English rather than how well you can explain grammar rules.
Please, tell us more about your job-hunting activities in Japan. What kind of job are you looking for? How are you going to apply? Where do you look for job adverts?
Regards
Torsten
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| Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:12 am Congratulations on the TOEIC |
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| Torsten wrote: | Dear Julien,
Many thanks for keeping us posted on your latest events. Congratulations on taking the TOEIC, you probably will receive your scores within this year. Why do you think you did better in the listening section than in the reading part? Is it because you have more exposure to spoken English than to written communication? What is the next step for you now? Are you applying for a job?
Kumi, you did an excellent job giving Julien tips on how to communicate with the TOEIC administration staff. It's so pleasant to see that you support each other and share experiences. I hope to see you around often.
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Hi Julien,
I'm really glad to know you didn't have much trouble when you took an examination last week. 
After reading your post, I'm a litte surprised (well.... I admit.... I'm very surprised indeed...  I'm rather shocked ) The TOEIC staff in your area didn't speak English at all !?
But one administrator spoke in English. That's good. (Phew!  )
Hmm.....  I think they should have at least one staff who speaks English fluently in each room. Now in Japan the number of foreigners is increasing. There're always some people from other contries who take Toeic exams to check their English level or to obtain certificates to work while they're in Japan.
Anyway, you didn't have any troubles. That's really good.
By the way, where in Japan do you live now?
Dear Torsten,
Many thanks for your nice words ....!
I wonder if I could have been any help for Julien...!!
Living in Japan is not easy for most of westerners, for Japanese life and culture are very different from western ones. As I told Julien in my previous post Japanese are very helpful generally, but on the contrary we Japanese don't show our emotions and feelings very clearly as westerners usually do. Because of these attitude, sometimes some (people from other contries) might be frustrated and some must be even shocked!!
Some may find it it's just traditional difference, and some may think Japanese are the people who are just too thoughtful before saying something.
Gee, how diffuicult to understand one another without misunderstanding!? ....though we build up our relationships from these expreiences....
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| Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:34 am Curious abt toeic |
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| hi! Ohayo Gozaimasu! right now im here in japan and wants to take a toeic test..but the problem is, i don't know where to start? I'm curious about toeic. I want to teach english in Japan, but its not my native tongue..need help! thanks... |
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| Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:38 am TOEIC in Japan |
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Hi Ann,
You get some basic information about the TOEIC here:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/en/1/index.html
In addition to that you might want to contact your local TOEIC test centre in Japan and I'm sure there will be somebody to guide you through the process.
As for teaching English in Japan - there are lots of things you can do. Get in contact with language schools and offer your services. Start giving private lessons to people you arlready know. If you do a good job your students will spread the word and after a while you might be able to organize small classes.
Also, if you read around on our website you will find an interview with a young lady from Europe who is now teaching English in Japan. Maybe this interview will be interesting to you too.
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