Tag Archives: Japanese

Japanese Translator Needed

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Paula

This will be the first time we’ve posted up job openings here, but we hope to provide as much useful information on the field as we can, so here it goes! — Japanese Translator Needed: Regenstein Library (at the University … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Online Dictionaries

Posted on December 8, 2010 by LM

This is my eighth year of Japanese study, and over the years I have collected more than a few online dictionaries. I also own a Sharp Papryus PW-AT790, purchased in Japan in 2009, which I rather like. However, a lot … Continue reading →

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Middlebury Language Schools: Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Investing in the Study of Critical Languages

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Paula

Middlebury, known for its excellent language schools, has announced this year’s fellowship opportunity for full scholarship to attend one of its summer programs. If you think a summer intensive study is for you, be sure to check it out. The … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Online games for Japanese study

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Paula

It was my hope to do Fun Link Friday with some online Japanese learning games, but to my disappointment, most of the games out there are aimed at beginners learning hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Once you hit a decently advanced … Continue reading →

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CIA Open Source Center

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Paula

If you’re interested in government work with foreign languages, you may want to check out what the Open Source Center has to offer. I encountered this resource via an email on an information session happening at Ohio State, but the … Continue reading →

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Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese Work Environment

Posted on September 28, 2010 by reedra01

Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese work environment. Hello!! My name is Rachel and I am back to write about my personal experiences with the interview process for a position in a Japanese work environment. This entry is a … Continue reading →

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Critical Language Scholarship Program

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Paula

FYI! It never hurts to get a summer of language training in a foreign country, especially when it’s 100% paid for! ——————- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program Summer 2011 Application Now Open Deadline: November 15, 2010 The United States Department of … Continue reading →

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