The 2008 (and 9) weaboos learning Japanese thread *chairs are thrown at miles*

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... I'm sticking to my standard response to this type of thread.
READ THIS.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Dunno if anyone wants to try, but the JET program is also another option if you want to learn the language.

The JET program stations you in rural areas of the country (so yeah, you basically would need to learn how to communicate in the community) to teach mostly middle school to high school level English. You get paid just like a regular job, and you get to live there for a year or so. With the economy at what it is now, if you can get into the program I'd say why the heck not, but that applies to recent college grads. =/

I wouldn't recommend it for those whom already have a job like you Miles...

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Thanks for the insight Summon. I've known a couple people who did it and a couple people who applied for this year's JET program and didn't get in. Most of the rejection reasons I heard from those who didn't get in this year was due to hiring freezes and something along the lines of "reduction of funds."

As far as "getting fucked in the rear end" as some people have mentioned, I've only heard positive things from those who did the program. If any, all their complaints mirrored anyone who teaches (that I know of) in the United States (e.g., low pay, kids being jerks, the parents being assholes, etc.). Most if not all said they enjoyed their time there. I think it shouldn't be dismissed as a "last resort" in my opinion though. You can apply and give it your best shot, and if you don't get in, well, you know plenty of reasons not to take the offer. =p

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.