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“As many languages ​​you know, as many times you are a human being ." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Since childhood, I have been fascinated by three things: languages, traveling and teaching. When I came to Japan, I was blessed to fulfill all my dreams. Japan is a very diverse country, there are mountains and the oceans, and ….there is also an opportunity to work in a school as an AET. To tell the truth, this is not one of the easiest jobs, and being completely honest it’s not that much highly paid job either but thanks to it, I can really delve into Japanese culture and even understand such a difficult Japanese language. To answer the question what I like most about my job? Well…. I would answer - students' energy, ability to learn while working, school lunches, socializing with other AETs. What is the hardest part of my job? Perhaps, keeping students’ attention and curiosity on the lessons all the time. You must be extremely creative. Additionally it might be uneasy to find a common language with all Japanese colleagues, because our mentalities are polar opposite and our random behavior may be perceived as extraordinarily for Japanese. Speaking about the country itself, Japan is the safest place I’ve ever visited. And of course I can’t but mention about Japanese food: sushi, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, ramen, etc .
The disadvantages of living in Japan are primarily earthquakes and garbage sorting. But at the moment, Japan has become my home.
Sometimes while speaking to my Japanese neighbors or coworkers I even consider myself as half Japanese because you remember: “As many languages ​​you know, as many times you are a human being ." :-)