Ko-fi donation: http://ko-fi.com/jltapodcast Sayoko Thompson is a Japanese teacher based in Canberra currently teaching year 11s and 12s. In this episode, she discussed her journey of becoming a Japanese language teacher in Australia after completing her teaching qualification in Rockhampton, QLD. She also discusses Japanese education system as well as advice to new teachers. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Dr. Leigh Kirwan is a Japanese Lecturer at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus, where he has taught for more than 30 years. In this episode, Leigh shares his passion for Japanese language education including his Ph.D topic on the functionality of Furigana. Ko-fi donation: http://ko-fi.com/jltapodcast Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

In this interview with Soshi Fujita, he discussed his inspirations behind his YouTube channel and Instagram videos. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soshi_sensei/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soshisensei7428 Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Nathan Lane has been teaching Japanese in Victorian Government and Catholic secondary schools for over twenty years. Currently he is the Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning at St Mary MacKillop College. In this episode, Nathan shares his journey of commencing his Japanese language study in primary school and how he became a deputy principal of a school in regional Victoria. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Katherine currently teaches Japanese and French 7-12 in New South Wales, Australia. In this episode, Katherine shares how she began her Japanese language learning journey, how she disliked school, and her language teaching philosophy. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Kathryn is a primary school teacher of Japanese with over 15 years teaching experience and over 40 years of life experience in the Japanese language. In this episode, Kathryn shares her life long experience of Japanese culture and language including what it was like raising her children in Japan. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Alison von Dietze is the author of Japanese/English Reader Series. In this episode, she discusses her Japanese language learning/teaching journey including her inspirations behind her books. To purchase your copy, please visit https://www.nihongoshop.com/ Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Hatsuho Watanabe started his work career as a Sales Engineer in Japan and continued to be "Sararii Man" for the following 3 years.  After moving to Australia, Hatsuho graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney and is now teaches Japanese, Media Technologies, Systems Electronics, and eLearning Co-ordinator at South Oakleigh College in Victoria. Hatsuho has a keen interest in using ICT in education and is always on a lookout for new technologies and ideas. Hatsuho is a Google Certified Teacher and Certified Microsoft Innovator. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos bit.ly/31OjyRA

Anne de Kretser is the Director of the Monash Japanese Language Education Centre which provides professional development services, resource development, facilitates research and offers advice and support to teachers and pre-service teachers of Japanese in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Anne has worked in curriculum development and sits on several Japanese language advisory committees. Background music: Podcast Background Music While Talking Interview - Free Music to use, No Copyright - TALK#1 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos https://bit.ly/31OjyRA