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Sensei!  Why Japanese?

Ever wonder how you could use Japanese as a career? Look no further! We interviewed some of our lovely senseis in US who learned Japanese as a second language and embarked on a career in teaching Japanese. Not only did they talk about their experience as a Japanese learner but their experience becoming a sensei and the positive effects it has had in their lives! We hope these videos encourage you in continuing your journey in learning Japanese and that you too, can be a sensei! 

William Collazo-sensei

Deerfield beach High School (Florida)

NICOLE MAYFIELD-TSURUTA-SENSEI

SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (VIRGINIA)

   

Hanna Brandt-sensei

Harding HS; Mori no Ike/Concordia Language Villages (MinNesota)

Laura moy-sensei

eastview high school (MinNesota)

Hanna Brandt-sensei

Harding HS; Mori no Ike/Concordia Language Villages (MinNesota)

 


 

Laura moy-sensei

eastview high school (MinNesota)

 

 

steven balsomico-sensei

shaler area high school (pennsylvania)

 

 

Jae takeuchi-sensei

clemson university (south carolina)

 

 

iya nemastil-sensei

marysville high school (ohio)

 

 

 

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