MANILA – Apart from understanding the Japanese tradition higher, studying Nihongo might give Filipino youth the “competitive edge” when making use of for scholarships and jobs in Japan, Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa mentioned Saturday.
Speaking on the Nihongo Fiesta 2023, the envoy instructed the greater than 100 Filipino Nihongo learners that in addition they have the potential to bridge the 2 nations nearer by finding out the language.
“Being able to communicate in Japanese makes you stand out and gives you a competitive edge when applying for Japanese jobs and scholarships. It can also break cultural barriers and allows you to establish meaningful connections and friendships with Japanese people and fellow Nihongo learners,” he mentioned.
“I encourage you to continue to study the Japanese language. It may be difficult, but I believe that the rewards make the effort worthwhile,” he added.
Every yr, Japan affords varied scholarship and instructing change packages to Filipino nationals.
Among these is the Japan Exchange and Teaching program which employs a profitable applicant both as an assistant language instructor or sports activities change advisor in Japan.
Benefits of Nihongo
Shanadey Fernandez of the De La Salle University-College of Liberal Arts, one of many academics who participated within the occasion, relayed how fulfilling instructing the language is, seeing that it might present extra alternatives.
Her recommendation to aspiring Nihongo academics is to “remember how you started liking the Japanese.”
“Keep that in mind so that you can express that to your students. Without the love and the fun and excitement — these feelings — I think it would be really hard to study the language,” she mentioned.
“So as a teacher, let’s refresh ourselves always, go back and look back to how you started so that the students would also feel how important the Japanese language is and how it will help them in the future,” she added.
The day-long language pageant at a mall in Mandaluyong City featured a Nihongo speech contest by Filipino college students and professionals.
The occasion additionally showcased artwork and cultural actions, together with a taiko (Japanese percussion instrument) efficiency by Leonard Eto. (PNA)