I Tried Japanese Language School for a Day in Tokyo

Notification Squad: Well guys, I hope you enjoyed watching me make an absolute idiot of myself. I’ve decided my new goal in life is to be able to read Harry Potter in Japanese - it’s the dream I never knew I wanted. As I said at the end, the whole experience reignited my passion for learning Japanese - a passion that’s been replaced by studying filmmaking over the last 2-3 years instead. I’m considering taking JLPT1 (N1) next year though, in which case, I’d better hurry up and get studying. A huge thanks to the five students who opened up about their experiences studying at a Japanese language school and a big thanks to Go! Go! Nihon for getting us access inside to film! Definitely check them out if you’ve ever thought about trying a Japanese language school - you never know where it may lead! Go! Go! Nihon: bit.ly/GoGoNihonAIJ

I hate self-introductions, my brain shuts off and I forget any sort of normal language

"I eat cow tongue every week" "It's quite expensive" Not a flex at all

imagine you're just taking a course trying to learn japanese and one day this british guy walks in with a camera crew like he owns the place, stays for a few days, flexes his japanese on you, and leaves

I truly believe that first teacher is incredible. She's so engaging, plays off of what Chris says to bring the other students in, ask questions about their understanding and make them respond in Japanese. And from the laughter, you can tell how everyone feels welcome to try and engage in communication, even if they can't quite speak yet, and they can all feel that little bit of discomfort together in a safe space. Such a great environment to learn.

“It was the perfect self introduction...except I’d forgotten to say my name.”

Don't pick me, don't pick me, don't pick me, don't pick me. Teacher picks you. That never fails.

"It's gonna be hard with the 2020 Olympics." Laughs in 2020 Oh Chris, you had no idea...

Chris : Was an English teacher for Japanese students Also Chris : Be Nervous at introducing himself

"i want to look like the best kid who knows everything" Forgets name

chris joining the beginner class to show off his japanese during his introduction, what a chris thing to do

I love how everyone had this silent agreement that they'd pick on Chris lol

12:10 This section made me feel good. Seeing older people still going for their dream and doing things for their live. I have a lot of problems and I feel old even if I am 'just' 29 but it made me feel really good to see that second person at 50 still going to the language school and doing something new. Oh yes psychological problems.. you never know what you take for granted before you lose it.

The Guy sitting next to you looks like Ryotaro about 50 years ago

Chris: I'm gonna end this class whole career showing off my Japanese skill. Whole class: reverse uno card

I actually learned Japanese by studying at a Japanese language school myself! I went on to go to and graduate from University in Japan afterwards before landing a job in translation; I also had the opportunity to help create the new textbooks that my language school currently uses.

Great. Now I want Harry Potter anime adaptation. Imagine how cool it would be: “Harry, omae wa Wizaado dayo.” “N-Nandato?!” Episode ends on cliffhanger

imagine being in a coutry where the language is so complex that if you dont write for 4 seconds you forget how to write

it was the perfect self-introduction except that I forgot to say my name

"Beginners class" these guys were good!